Upgraded Escalators Now In Service at Lexington Ave-63rd Street Station
Riders at a key Upper East Side subway station will now have an easier time getting around underground.
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Tag: Traffic & Transit
Who Was the Man Killed in Last Week’s Hit-and-Run? Family Speaks Out as Driver Goes Free
A Florida truck driver charged in connection with a fatal Upper East Side hit-and-run last Friday was granted supervised release at his arraignment — a decision that has left the …
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Upper East Side Residents Debate Controversial Traffic Proposal
A proposal that could dramatically reshape traffic patterns on the Upper East Side sparked a lively debate during a recent meeting of the Manhattan Community
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Central Park Speed Limit to Drop to 15 MPH Under DOT Safety Plan
The New York City Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit throughout Central Park from 20 miles per hour to 15 mph for all users, including cyclists and …
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UES Neighbors Fume Over Boiler Truck That’s Been Heating One Building For Years
A “temporary” boiler truck has been sitting on East 65th Street for years — and Upper East Siders are starting to lose patience.
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500 Passengers Evacuated After Train Runs Over Metal Object
A 6 train struck a metal object just north of the subway station at 59th and Lexington Avenue on Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of about 500 passengers and causing …
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MTA Rolls Out New Fare Evasion Measures at UES Stations…
The MTA recently began installing new subway fare evasion measures, including crescent-shaped half-moon turnstile shields and spikey fins.
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At Least 18 Cars Had Their Wheels Stolen on the UES This Summer: Report
Upper East Siders have been talking for months about the rash of stolen wheels—cars stripped in the night, left on blocks or crates, lug nuts scattered like confetti.
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Upper East Side School’s Controversial Street Closure Plan Gets Green Light — But on a Reduced Schedule
After months of revisions and negotiations, the $62,500-per-year private K–12 school has received unanimous approval from Community Board 8 for a scaled-back version of its street closure plan.
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Queensboro Bridge to Get Separate Lanes for Cyclists and Pedestrians Starting Sunday
Starting on Sunday, the Queensboro Bridge will offer separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists, doubling the space previously shared by both groups on a single narrow lane.
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