Gracie Mansion Protest Vigil Honors Victims Of Police Killings

Upper East Siders held a silent vigil for up to thirty minutes, occupying two blocks near Gracie Mansion.

UES Luxury Hotel Plans June Reopening Amid Coronavis Pandemic

The Mark Hotel plans to reopen on June 15 and follow industry guidelines that cut down on interactions between guests.

More Cops Sent To Monitor Restaurants In 'Bar-Heavy' UES

Nine NYC neighborhoods will see increased enforcement to make sure bars and restaurants follow social distancing rules, the mayor said.

UES 1 Of NYC's Top Areas For Social Distancing Complaints: Study

The 19th NYPD precinct had 786 social distancing complaints, the fifth most in the city, according to the Legal Aid Society.

Cops Will Limit Access To Central Park This Weekend, Mayor Says

Police officers will monitor entrances at Central Park to ensure social distancing is possible in the green space.

Manhattan Community Coronavirus Updates May 11

The Governor will issue an Executive Order mandating that all nursing homes and adult care facilities test all personnel for COVID-19.

Central Park Visitor Center, Garden To Become More Accessible

The Central Park Conservancy plans to add ADA-accessible ramps to the park's Dairy Building and Conservatory Garden.

Manhattan Community Board 8 Coronavirus Updates May 5

Alternate side of the street parking has been suspended until May 12.

Volunteers Deliver Meals To UES Public Housing Senior Center

Local City Councilman Ben Kallos and workers with Wildcat helped deliver food to seniors at the Stanley Isaacs Center.

Hunter College Compiles Coronavirus Food Resource Guides

Hunter College is making guides for every neighborhood to help residents get the food or support they need during the pandemic, find yours.

UES Woman Sued For Smoking Heavily During Lockdown, Report Says

An Upper East Side building is trying to get one resident to curb her smoking habits, which are bothering neighbors forced to stay inside.

Hotel Opens The Mini Bar, Delivers Snacks To Health Care Workers

Health care workers at Columbia Presbyterian got a taste of room service when The Pierre delivered them a care package Friday.

92nd Street Y To Hold Virtual Event On Life After Coronavirus

Speakers lined up for the event include New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker and actors Emily Ratajkowski and Ramy Youseff.

UES Council Rep's Cat Steals Show During Zoom Meeting

Councilmember Kallos' cat Pandora got plenty of pets, and an Eskimo kiss, during Wednesday's Council meeting.

UES Eatery Luke's Bar & Grill Donates Food To First Responders

Third Avenue restaurant Luke's Bar & Grill is donating meals to first responders and hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak.

Planters Installed At Upper East Side Intersections: Council Rep

Four "bike islands" in the East 90s were beautified through a $50,000 partnership with the Horticultural Society of New York.

Students Guide Quarantined NYC Seniors Through Tech Issues

Students at Cornell Tech are teaching Roosevelt Island seniors to use programs such as Zoom and Facetime to connect with loved ones.

Piano Player Brings UES Block Together With Nightly Concerts

Musician Cameron Hart says his music is helping to "break down the distance" felt by New Yorkers forced to stay in their apartments.

DoorDash Covers Delivery Fees For Mount Sinai Hospital Workers

42,000 workers get unlimited free delivery in a partnership to benefit healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.

NYC Student Chess Tournament Moves Online Due To Coronavirus

More than 230 students played in the Chess in the Schools event​, which was hosted online in accordance with social distancing efforts.

April 5-Observe the First International Day of Conscience Online!

As the COVID-19 pandemic feeds global anxiety, we need the power of conscience now more than ever to transform the world.

UES Woman Starts Group To Connect Single Neighborhood Seniors

Upper East Sider Carol Shusterman says group members can help each other with chores, recommend doctors or just chat.

UES Councilman Asks For Volunteers At Senior Center

Councilmember Ben Kallos said help is needed at the Upper East Side's Isaacs Center.

International Gift of Life Walk – NYC Postponed

Planners to Reschedule Celebratory Event for Later in Year

Land Use Board Approves UES' Mansion Restaurant Outdoor Cafe

After failing to sway Community Board 8's zonign committee, the restaurant won approval of the board's land use committee.

Central Park Conservancy Head Contracts Coronavirus

Central Park Conservancy President Elizabeth Smith tested positive for the fast-spreading virus and her staff is on quarantine.

The International Gift of Life: Walk March 25 on NYC Foley Square

Former Abortionist, Hollywood Film Producer, and Rape Victim Celebrate Life as 100s Gather at Personhood Education NY's Annual Pro-Life Walk

Rare Duck Spotted Choking On Plastic In Central Park

City park rangers launched efforts to rescue the Common Merganser in Central Park and nearby Morningside Park.

Crumbling Facade Rains Rubble Onto UES Sidewalk

Debris fell from the East 81st Street building's facade on Sunday, prompting a city inspection.

Full Repairs Coming To 2 UES Sections Of East River Esplanade

The rehabilitation project is expected to cost about $45 million.

UES Kids Face Lowest Risk To Well-Being: Study

Kids on the Upper East Side grow up with greater economic stability and access to a good education, a study found.

Central Park Coyote Sightings Reported 'Weekly,' NYPD Says

The NYPD shared some safety tips following increased coyote sightings in Manhattan's Central Park.

New UES Soup Kitchen To Distribute 200 Meals Per Day

The soup kitchen, funded by an anonymous donor, will serve lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Attacker Avoids Arrest 2 Weeks After UES Assault Spree: NYPD

The man randomly attacked three people on the Upper East Side on one morning, stoking fears about security in the neighborhood.

'Stumble Inn' Sued By Woman Who Stumbled

A woman who fell down a flight of stairs at the "Stumble Inn" claims the business failed to safely maintain the staircase.

Memorial Sloan Kettering's New UES Cancer Center Opens In January

The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care will be Memorial Sloan Kettering's largest facility.

City Breaks Ground To Fill 8-Block East River Esplanade Gap

The new East River Esplanade section will fill a gap between East 53rd and 61st streets with 1.5 acres of park space.

UES Library To Reopen After 9-Month Renovation

The East 67th Street New York Public Library branch will reopen Nov. 25 after a project to install new HVAC systems in the building.

UES Salon Pays $70K Fine For Anti-Afro 'Dress Code'

Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger owners settled the discrimination complaint against them this week, court records show.

Cops Fish Lost Earring From UES Drain

Officers used a clothes hanger to hook the jewelry.