Upper East Sider's Challah Baking Hobby Becomes A Business

Dolly Meckler's quarantine pastime has grown into its own enterprise: selling the challah she bakes fresh in her Upper East Side apartment.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus Updates For September 14

Starting September 30th, restaurants in New York City can reopen for indoor dining with a limit of 25 percent capacity.

Beloved Birdhouses Cut Down Overnight On Upper East Side Street

An Upper East Side block is reeling from the inexplicable overnight theft of 19 birdhouses that had brightened East 81st Street for months.

Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus Updates September 8

For the fourth straight week, New York's positive infection rate is below 1 percent.

Temporary Bike Lanes To Be Added To 61st And 62nd Streets

NYC DOT will implement temporary bicycle lanes on 61st St. and 62nd St. between 5th Ave. and York Ave.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases COVID-19 Updates For August 31st

Election Day is fast approaching and New York is asking registered voters to pitch in and help work the polls (a paid position).

2 Upper East Side Libraries To Reopen For Contactless Pickup

Two Upper East Side libraries will reopen for grab-and-go pickups and returns next month, part of the NYPL's phased reopening plan.

Upper East Side Protesters Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats

Black Lives Matter protesters gathering in Carl Schurz Park say they're facing increasing hostility, including an alleged assault last week.

Community Board 8 Releases COVID-19 Updates For August 25th

The moratorium for residential and commercial evictions in New York City has been extended to October 1st.

New Monument To Women's Rights Pioneers Unveiled In Central Park

The monument, unveiled Wednesday, is the culmination of a yearslong effort to erect a statue of historical women in Central Park.

Meet Your New Upper East Side Reporter

Nick Garber joins New York City Patch as the new reporter for the Upper East Side, Harlem and Midtown. Here's how to get in touch.

Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates, August 17th

The NYC Tenant Resource Portal, online resource to help residential renters, has launched to prevent evictions and keep tenants housed.

UES Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Community Board 8 Releases COVID-19 Updates, August 10th

The moratorium on evictions in New York State has been extended to September 4th.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus Updates, August 3rd

The application deadline for COVID rent relief has been extended to August 6.

UES Community Board Wants Esplanade Inspection Following Sinkhole

A giant sinkhole opened last week East River Esplanade, and conditions at other portions of the riverwalk are causing concern.

NYC Test & Trace Corps Launches A Tracer Feedback Line

We're excited to announce that as a result of our Contact Tracing Series, the NYC Test & Trace Corps has launched a “Tracer Feedback line.”

Upper East Side's 67th St Library To Reopen In August

The New York Public Library is reopening 22 branches for grab-and-go service on Aug. 3.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus Updates, July 27th

The Mayor extended the City’s overwhelmingly popular Open Restaurants program until the end of October.

PHOTOS: Pet Ducks Rescued From Central Park Pond

Two domesticated ducks abandoned in Central Park were taken in Wednesday by park rangers.

UES Businesses Top Manhattan In Coronavirus Noncompliance Calls

Businesses on the Upper East Side were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 200 times since July 6.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases Coronavirus Updates, July 20th

New York City entered Phase 4 today but without indoor activity.

Giant Sinkhole Opens Up On East River Esplanade

City Parks Department officials are blocking access to the East River walkway at 76th Street.

Caution: The East River Esplanade Is Closed At East 77th Street

Please be advised that there is NO NORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND ACCESS PAST 77TH STREET.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Releases Updates To Local Policy

Starting July 20th, New York will allow visits to nursing homes and long-term care facilities on a limited basis.

Upper East Siders Neglect Census Amid Pandemic, Report Says

Less than half of the residents in the Upper East Side's census tract have completed the important survey.

Manhattan Borough President To Hold Town Hall On The Future Of Childcare In NYC

Join Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer in a virtual discussion on the reopening of daycare centers following COVID-19.

Woman Who Called Cops On Black Birdwatcher Faces Charges: DA

Amy Cooper will be charged with filing a false report, a misdemeanor, after calling police on a Black birdwatcher in Central Park.

Upper East Side Racks Up Social Distancing Complaints: Data

The Upper East SIde's 10028 zip code was in the city’s top ten for 311 complaints for social distancing violations.

Community Board 8 Manhattan Releases "Be Part Of The Restart" Flyer

Download the flyer in your preferred size by clicking the following links.

Central Park Women's Suffrage Monument To Debut In August

The statue of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth, will be revealed on the centennial of the 19th Amendment.

CB8 Statement Regarding The Memorial To George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, And Others In Carl Schurz Park

CB8 was deeply disturbed upon hearing that posters were removed by NYC Department of Parks and Recreation employees in error.

Teen Reels In 20-Pound Catch Using Bagel In Central Park: Report

A 13-year-old caught a 20-pound Carp while fishing off the Bethesda Fountain Terrace.

CB8M Women and Families Committee Releases Guidelines On How To Secure Food During The Pandemic

NYC has created an emergency food assistance program to help residents with groceries and cooked meals.

Jean Kennedy Smith Dies At 92, Report Says

The former ambassador to Ireland and sister to President John F. Kennedy died in her Upper East Side home.

Black Birdwatcher Police Call Inspires Bias Bill

A bill in the state legislature allows victims of false police calls based on bias to sue their accusers in civil court.

92nd Street Y Launches New Event Series On Racism, Hate

The Upper East Side institution will host events through June discussing racism and religious conflict in the United States.

'UES Mommas' Group Briefly Shut Down After Calls For Black Admin

The Facebook group, which has dealt with past racism allegations, has since reopened with two new admins of color.

Dog Returned To Woman Who Called Cops On Black Birdwatcher

Amy Cooper called police on a black man in Central Park when he asked her to leash her dog.

PHOTOS: UES Vigil For George Floyd Grows On Second Night

More Upper East Siders turned out to a vigil for George Floyd and other victims of police violence. A third vigil is planned for Thursday.