UES Preservation Groups Join Opposition Of Lenox Hill Expansion

The neighborhood and preservation groups claim Lenox Hill's planned expansion is "out of scale" with the Upper East Side.

Man's Family Sues City Over Deadly UES Fall, Report Says

The family's lawyer argues that the city had the responsibility to ensure safe walking conditions on an UES sidewalk.

Yearlong Project To Upgrade Carl Schurz Playground Breaks Ground

One of the Upper East Side's most popular playgrounds will get new play equipment, more swings and an ADA-accessible ramp.

Neighbors Fear Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion

The "Committee to Protect Our Lenox Hill Neighborhood" says that the hospital's plans are too large, and fears construction hazards.

NYC Fifth Avenue Mile: Race Time, Street Closures

Here's everything you need to know about the annual road race.

John Jay Park's New Ball Courts Result Of UES Dad's 4-Year Fight

Upper East Side dad Greg Davis went to nearly 50 meetings with his local city council rep to push for upgrades at the local park.

VIDEO: Cops Leap For Cover From Dive-Bombing Mama Blue Jay

The cops were trying to help a fledgling bird on the Upper East Side.

Upper East Siders Make a Difference for School Children in Need

Volunteers participate in UJA-Federation of New York's Supplies for Success event

UES Priest Accused Of Abusing 8-Year-Old Boy: Lawsuit

The priest, a member of the order of Dominican Friars, allegedly abused the boy while preparing him for first communion.

Supportive Housing Facility Opens On Upper East Side

Seventeen mothers and their children will call the facility home and receive services such as job and school assistence.

The UES Has More Street Trees Than Most NYC Neighborhoods: Study

Tree-lined blocks are plentiful on the Upper East Side, which provides a boon to the health of residents.

Rockefeller U, Facing 100s Of Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Sues Insurers

Hundreds of victims of longtime Rockefeller University doctor Reginald Archibald could file suit against the UES institution next week.

'Hip' Pharmacy Opens On Upper East Side

Upper East Chemists opened recently on Third Avenue, offering all the standard pharmacy services with a more upscale atmosphere.

UES Eatery Googles Diners To See If They're Table-Worthy: Report

Start flaunting your wealth online if you want a reservation at the Upper East Side's Fleming by Le Bilboquet.

Become An Early Riser Volunteer At Mount Sinai Hospital

Become an Early Riser Volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital on weekday mornings from 7-11am.

These 8 Cooling Centers Are Open On The Upper East Side

You should head to an NYC cooling center during a heatwave if you have no access to a cool environment.

Bastille Day In NYC: Francophiles Flock To UES Next Weekend

Each year the French Institute Alliance Française throws a massive Bastille Day party on East 60th Street. Here's what you need to know.

Construction Company Sues City For Work On Hated UES Garbage Dump

Swedish construction giant Skanska claims the city owes $56 million for work done on the East 91st Street Transfer Station.

East Side Public School Debuts New $600K Playground

The new playground at PS 77/PS 198M features new play equipment, safety tiles and additional seating.

Chick-Fil-A Opens Off East 86th Street July 11th

The popular and growing chicken joint gets first UES outpost.

City Designates 2 Upper East Side Buildings As Landmarks

The First Hungarian Reformed Church and National Society of Colonial Dames headquarters are the neighborhood's two new landmarks.

UES Community Center Kitchen Renovated For $2.1M

The kitchen at the Stanley M. Isaacs Center helps feed 6,000 youths and senior citizens each year.

UES Hospital Missed Warning Signs Of Predator Doctor: Report

A renowned growth specialist abused patients at Rockefeller University for decades. An investigation reveals the institution missed signs.

UES High School To Get New $6.5M Gym Facility After Petition

A petition for a gym started by Eleanor Roosevelt High School students got more than 5,000 signatures.

Renovation Completed At Central Park's Billy Johnson Playground

The playground reopened last fall, but the recent delivery of a new climbing structure means work is now complete.

UES Rabbi Says He Was Victim Of Anti-Semitic Threat: Report

Rabbi Uriel Vilger of Chabad Upper East Side said a stranger called him a "f****** jew" and lunged at him on the sidewalk.

Upper East Side Needs More Playgrounds, Comptroller Says

The community district spanning the Upper East Side is the only one in Manhattan with fewer than seven playgrounds for every 10,000 kids.

New Stretch Of East River Esplanade Opens After $15M Renovation

The five-block esplanade section brings new seating, planters and bike lane space between East 63rd and 68th streets.

UES Councilman Proposes Pesticide Ban In City Parks

A newly-introduced bill would ban city agencies from using toxic pesticides and herbicides such as Roundup.

NYC Greek Independence Day Parade 2019: Street Closures, Route

Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City.

Dog Sent To UES ASPCA Is 100k Pet Rescued From Rural Shelters

Apple the Dachshund, from rural Mississippi, arrived in New York City Thursday with 19 other dogs from rural shelters lacking resources.

Lenox Hill Plans UES Apartment Complex To Fund Expansion: Report

The hospital doesn't plan to include below-market units in the residential portion of the redevelopment.

Sutton Place Preservationists Sue To Block Esplanade Expansion

The group of Sutton Place residents says a new walkway leading to the esplanade will destroy part of a beloved neighborhood park.

Congestion Pricing Foes Outnumbered During UES Rally, Reports Say

Three state lawmakers held a rally at Tramway Plaza to denounce congestion pricing, but were met by a number of counter protesters.

Gov. Cuomo Pardons NYC Father Facing Deportation

Baba Sillah, who works as a porter on the Upper East Side, was detained following a January immigration check-in.

Vandals Paint Swastikas In UES Gym Locker Room

Swastikas were painted on the walls of a family locker room in the Asphalt Green gym facility on York Avenue and East 91st Street.

Family Of UES Doorman Who Died While Shoveling Snow Sues Building

Family members claim that safer glass would not have killed doorman Miguel Gonzalez when he slipped while shoveling snow in 2017.

UES Porter Has Deportation Stayed, Remains In ICE Custody: Union

Baba Sillah, 48, works as a porter on the Upper East Side to support his wife and four children, who are United States citizens.

Moise Safra Center On UES To Open After Years Of Construction

The new Jewish community center is currently accepting memberships.

PICS: Meghan Markle Brings Celeb Friends To UES Baby Shower

The Duchess of Sussex has been spotted around NYC this week.