Pedestrians and cyclists will be barred from the East River Esplanade between East 63rd and 68th streets until the end of March.
The M79 bus connects the Upper West and East Sides and is currently one of the the slowest routes in the city.
The health department ordered construction be stopped at a site on 1st Avenue and East 69th after tenants complained to local politicians.
Ridership data released Wednesday shows that the Second Avenue Subway is changing how Upper East Siders commute.
A 50-year-old man was found dead on a northbound Q train early Tuesday morning, police said.
310 pounds of pressurized steam was released from the Con Edison plant on East 75th Street and York Avenue.
The Upper East Side museum will not close on inauguration day to participate in a day of noncompliance with the Trump administration.
More than 2,700 Upper East Siders signed the petition, which had support of the local community board and elected officials.
UPDATES: The Wednesday evening commute was rudely interrupted by "a noise that came from the train" at Lexington and 59th, the MTA said.
Here's what you need to know for your Wednesday morning commute.
Find out when the 2nd Avenue Subway opens to the public, when it can be used, where it goes and what's next for the multi-phase project.
The station will be open to the public — for free — from 8-10 a.m. and again from 5-7 p.m. Check out photos of the new station here!
Harold Bornstein, Donald Trump's doctor of three decades, shrugged off the possibility of the president-elect dying in an interview.
The MTA commissioned artists Chuck Close, Sarah Sze, Vik Muniz and Jean Shin to create public works at the four new Q train stops.
The 2nd Avenue Subway, first proposed nearly 100 years ago, will be launched Jan. 1, 2017.
The home was landmarked after waiting decades on the city Landmarks Preservation Commission's backlog.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Russian Mission to the United Nations on East 67th Street to show support for the war-torn Syrian city.
MTA officials were "cautiously optimistic" Monday that revenue service for the 2nd Avenue Subway will launch by the end of December.
What started as an impromptu show of support after the election has lasted three weeks.
Residents Enjoy Elaborate Thanksgiving Meal
The October fire killed 1 and injured 13 residents of a six-story row house at East 93rd Street and 1st Avenue.
Ninety pets found new homes as dozens of New Yorkers skipped Black Friday in favor of the ASCPA's Cat Friday.
The ASPCA is waiving adoption fees for cats and kittens at its Upper East Side adoption center the day after Thanksgiving.
Two men are wanted for stealing $46,000 from 75 people by copying their credit card information at four NYC hospitals.
The MTA is now allowed to build skyscrapers and ignore zoning regulations on its properties under the law. But the Governor could stop it.
Devoted Employees Recognized for Always Performing at the Highest Level
Upper East Side Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Enjoys German Traditions
The MTA will work around the clock to meet its December 31 goal to complete phase 1 of the 2nd Ave Subway.
Billionaire Len Blavatnik agreed to buy the Upper East Side mansion for $79 million, but the Wildenstein's backed out.
Bring the car around — Fido needs to take his "walk."
As the 2nd Ave Subway nears completion, rents along the new transit route have been rising, according to a new report.
City and neighborhood politicians gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new park and East River Ferry station.
Residents of East 72nd Street say crossing the street at 2nd Avenue has become dangerous since lights were shut off.
Fans and magicians gathered on the 90th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death to try to contact him from beyond.
A train was spotted performing test runs through the newly constructed 86th Street station on both the northbound and southbound tracks.
Local care center residents commemorate the Jewish New Year
Local Nursing and Rehab Center Welcomes Autumn with a Festive Bash
The MTA is still behind schedule for revenue service to open on the 2nd Ave Subway line by Dec. 31, an engineer said.
Due to a number of collisions in recent years, drivers will no longer be able to turn left off York Avenue at East 79th Street.
The board voted Wednesday night to institute select bus service on the M15 Line at 72nd Street.