Micah Lasher Wins NY-12 Race To Succeed Jerry Nadler: AP

Lasher, an assemblymember representing the Upper West Side, was one of four candidates vying for the longtime congressman's seat.

Liz Krueger Defeats Republican Challenger In UES State Senate Race, AP Says

Since 2002, Krueger has been representing District 28 — which includes the Upper East Side, Roosevelt Island, and Midtown.

Rebecca Seawright Wins Reelection To State Assembly District 76, AP Says

Since she was elected in 2014, Seawright has been representing District 76 — which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island.

Election Day On The Upper East Side: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Upper East Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in city elections on Nov. 3.

Meet The Candidates Running To Represent The UES In State Senate District 28

A veteran Democratic incumbent is up against a moderate Republican.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Micah Lasher

Patch posed several questions to congressional candidate Micah Lasher ahead of the District 12 election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Karen Ortiz

Patch posed several questions to congressional candidate Karen Ortiz ahead of the District 12 election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Rebecca Seawright

Patch posed several questions to candidate Rebecca Seawright ahead of the Upper East Side election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Wilneida Negron

Patch posed several questions to congressional candidate Wilneida Negron ahead of the District 12 election this November.

The Complete UES Guide To The 2026 Election

Upper East Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in elections on Nov. 3.

Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Liz Krueger

Patch posed several questions to candidate Liz Krueger ahead of the Upper East Side election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Lou Puliafito

Patch posed several questions to candidate Lou Puliafito ahead of the Upper East Side election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Caroline Shinkle

Patch posed several questions to candidate Caroline Shinkle ahead of the Upper East Side election this November.

Election Q&A: Meet Upper East Side Candidate Alina Bonsell

Patch posed several questions to candidate Alina Bonsell ahead of the Upper East Side election this November.

Trump Returns To One Of His ‘Favorite Places’ On The UES

Trump and Mamdani discussed a massive housing project, immigration policy and NYC’s affordability crisis during the hourlong meeting.

$8.8M Ruppert Park Construction Begins After Years Of Delays, City Officials Say

The city is making several long-awaited infrastructure upgrades to the park, including a dog run and an exercise area.

Menin Seeks Permanent Public Access To Plaza Near Guastavino’s

The plaza beneath the Queensboro Bridge has been treated as a private garden for nearly two decades, despite its status as a public park.

New Legionnaires’ Bills Proposed After Deadly UES Outbreak

The bills would strengthen cooling-tower enforcement, educate at-risk New Yorkers and increase fines for building owners.

Deadly UES Legionnaires Outbreak Pits Council Against Health Officials

Lawmakers questioned lagging enforcement after the disease killed 11 people and infected 94 this summer.

UES Rep Urges City To Reject Third Avenue Homeless Shelter

Julie Menin pressed the city to reject the proposed Upper East Side shelter, citing its location, landlord history and community opposition.

Fatal Legionnaires’ Outbreak, E-Bike Crashes Spur 3 New Bills From UES Lawmaker

The new bills follow a deadly Legionnaires’ cluster in the neighborhood and a rise in e-bike collisions citywide.

Park Avenue Armory Faces Pressure To Drop Knickerbocker Greys Eviction

Upper East Side lawmakers are rallying behind the 124-year-old youth cadet corps amid a yearslong legal battle over its historic home.

Protest Outside Julie Menin's Home Renews Fight To End 24-Hour Home Care Shifts

Demonstrators said they'll resume a hunger strike after waiting months for the City Council to vote on the No More 24 Act.

$30.5M Earmarked For UES Improvements — Here's How It Will Be Used

The funding includes millions for Carl Schurz Park, the Met, local schools, libraries and neighborhood sanitation.

Micah Lasher Wins NY-12 Primary: AP

Upper West Side Assemblymember Micah Lasher has beaten seven challengers, including Assemblymember Alex Bores, for the high-profile seat.

UES Families, Lawmakers Rally To Save Local After-School Programs

Officials urged City Hall to reconsider a decision that would replace longtime after-school providers at schools on the Upper East Side.

UES Lawmakers Back Alex Bores For Congress In NY-12

Upper East Side lawmakers are banding together.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Alex Bores

Patch posed several questions to candidate Alex Bores ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are his replies.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Laura Dunn

Patch posed several questions to candidate Laura Dunn ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are her replies.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Caroline Shinkle

Patch posed several questions to candidate Caroline Shinkle ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are her replies.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Chris Diep

Patch posed several questions to candidate Chris Diep ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are his replies.

The Complete UES Guide To The 2026 Primary Election

Upper East Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in elections on June 23.

Historic Suffrage Car Stops In NYC As UES Leaders Push Equal Rights Amendment

The rally at City Hall marked the conclusion of the nationwide "Driving the Vote for Equality" tour.

Homeless Shelter Debate Divides The Upper East Side

Two local shelter proposals have divided neighbors, with residents organizing on both sides.

1 Injured In Pro-Israel Protest At Gracie Mansion, Police Say

The Upper East Side protest drew more than 300 people days before Fifth Avenue's annual Israel parade.

Here's How The Upper East Side Is Spending $1.85M

Seven new capital projects are coming to the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island.

Destructive Fire On East River Esplanade Renews Calls For Security Cameras

A fire burned landscaping to ash along the East River Esplanade, as security cameras promised years ago have failed to appear.

Vote On How The UES Should Spend $1M

The participatory budgeting process returns this week on the Upper East Side.

UES Lawmaker Suffers Stroke, Staff Says

The Democratic politician is recovering at Lenox Hill Hospital.

UES Neighbors Renew Fight Against Hospital Expansion

The Committee to Protect Our Lenox Hill Neighborhood accuses the city of "illegal spot-zoning" and says the project will disrupt the area.