Feds Announce $3.4 Billion For Second Ave Subway Extension

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed off on a federal grant to help extend the subway line to 125th Street on Saturday.

Another UES Pedestrian Slammed By Truck: FDNY

A person hit by a vehicle on Tuesday was the fourth victim of traffic violence in just over a week in the neighborhood, said the FDNY.

6 Minutes For 6 Train: Upper East Side Gets Weekend Service Upgrades

The MTA announce that Upper East Siders will only have to wait six minutes for a weekend 6 train starting this weekend.

Licenses, Enforce For Bikes In Parks Needed, Says UES Community Board

The board voted on a resolution banning e-bikes — including pedal assist Citi Bikes — from Central Park, plus licenses for enforcement.

UES Construction Begins On Major 3rd Ave Bus & Bike Lane Upgrade

Construction will begin next week on Third Avenue from East 59th to 96th streets to bring new bus, bike lanes and parking.

Busy Upper East Side Subway Station To Get Deep Clean, Repairs

The Lexington Av/59 st N/R/W station is one of the 14 stations to be "Re-NEW-Vated," the MTA announced Wednesday.

Dual Early Morning FDR Crashes Bring Noisy Helicopters To UES

"It sounds like we live in a f---ing war zone," said one Upper East Sider on social media.

Lexington Avenue Q/F Train Elevator Out Of Service Until April 1

A slightly vague sign states that riders looking to travel from the street to the station should walk to the Third Avenue elevator.

Congestion Pricing Protests Collide On The Upper East Side

A rally to protest congestion pricing at Tramway Plaza drew supporters — and detractors — from all over the city.

New UES Subway Entrance At 68th Street/Hunter College Nearly Open

The MTA said that a new mid-block entrance on Lexington Avenue, part of a series of updates for the station, is ready for riders.

Upper East Side Subway Station To Get Accessibility Upgrades: MTA

The MTA said late last week that the 86th Street 4/5/6 subway station will receive ADA upgrades, including an elevator.

Lexington Avenue Subway Travels Back To 2006 With Clock Outage: MTA

The 12-hour time-warp this Sunday means no countdown clocks or real-time info, due to a half day of planned maintenance, says the MTA.

Dangerous UES Intersection Needs Safety Fixes, Menin & BP Say

Officials want to prevent a tragedy at a clogged Second Avenue corner where bridge traffic, pedestrians, and new bike lanes converge.

Upper East Side 'Loading Zone' Is Being Abused, Lawmaker Says

Drivers are parking and idling in a curbside spot meant for quick drop-offs, says Council Member Julie Menin, who wants the zone scrapped.

Car-Share Program Expanding To UES, Gobbling Up 16 Parking Spaces

A city program that hands over parking spots to private car-share companies like Zipcar is expanding to eight Upper East Side corners.

Dangerous, Clogged 3rd Avenue To Get Long-Awaited UES Redesign

Pedestrian safety fixes and a bike lane are coming to the Upper East Side's entire stretch of Third Avenue, following a grassroots campaign.

Pressure Mounts For More UES Bike Lanes In Wake Of Cyclist's Death

Residents are upping pressure on the city to build more bike lanes on the Upper East Side — and scrutinizing the presence of big trucks.

Central Park Horse Carriages Could Be Replaced By Electric Vehicles

A renewed push to ban horse carriages from Central Park is taking shape in the City Council, with support from animal rights activists.

Woody Allen Helped Defeat UES Bike Lane Where Woman Was Killed

Neighbors had derailed a proposed bike lane on the same Upper East Side street where 28-year-old cyclist Carling Mott was killed on Tuesday.

UES Bus Stop Displaced By Development Needs A Shelter, Menin Says

Extell's planned 79th Street tower has displaced a busy bus stop—and deprived passengers of shelter from the sun and rain, a lawmaker says.

Clogged UES Avenue Getting Badly Needed Bus Lane Revamp, MTA Says

The Upper East Side avenue home to Manhattan's busiest bus route will get redesigned in an effort to speed up chronically slow buses.

E-Bike Rider Dies After Crashing Into Pole On Upper East Side: Cops

The man lost control of his electronic bike in the Second Avenue bike lane, police said.

New UES Hospital Tower Will Pose Traffic Nightmare, Neighbors Fear

The 400-foot tower being built by Extell on First Avenue could snarl traffic, impede buses and take away parking, according to neighbors.

Busy UES Subway Escalator Broken For Months, Angering Residents

The trash-strewn, broken escalator has caused bottlenecks at the busy Second Avenue subway stop, as the MTA blows past deadlines to fix it.

Busy Upper East Side Block Getting Newly Protected Bike Lane

A heavily-used Upper East Side street is among those getting upgrades through a $900 million street-safety pledge by Mayor Eric Adams.

9 Upper East Side Open Streets Returning This Season: What To Know

As the popular car-free streets program expands citywide, nine Upper East Side locations are returning for another season. Here's the list.

Surprise Queensboro Bridge Bike Lane Closure Infuriates Lawmakers

The Queensboro Bridge will be temporarily closed to "everyone who is not in a car" this week, angering lawmakers who were caught off-guard.

Man Killed On UES After Trying To Walk Between Train Cars: NYPD

A 32-year-old man is dead Thursday morning after falling between train cars on a 6 train near the 68th Street-Hunter College station.

This Busy UES Intersection Needs A Bus Stop, Lawmakers Tell MTA

More than a decade after it was removed, a bus stop at a heavily-used Upper East Side corner should be put back, local officials say.

Pedestrian Hit In Upper East Side Intersection, Alarming Lawmaker

Another pedestrian was hit by a driver in an Upper East Side intersection Tuesday, prompting renewed calls for safety improvements.

Roosevelt Island Tram Should Drop MetroCards, Local Leaders Say

The tramway is New York's last remaining transit system that hasn't adopted OMNY — inconveniencing riders, according to local officials.

Long-Awaited Queensboro Bridge Repairs Delayed, Angering Pols

A badly needed expansion of the Queensboro Bridge's cramped pedestrian-bike zone is being pushed back, to the dismay of local lawmakers.

Deadly UES Intersections Must Be Redesigned, Menin Says

After a series of fatal crashes, an Upper East Side lawmaker wants the city to remake the intersections where people lost their lives.

These UES Subway Stops Could Have Platform Barriers, MTA Says

After the deadly Times Square attack, the MTA released a study showing which stations could be fitted with doors—but don't hold your breath.

Rampant UES Double-Parking Would Be Curbed By New Rules

New city rules will target street-clogging delivery trucks on a busy Upper East Side avenue and double-parked cars on nearby streets.

Upper East Side Gets New Bronx Connection Through Ferry Extension

A newly extended NYC Ferry route will connect the Upper East Side with a Bronx park that is otherwise tough to reach.

Man Hit, Killed By Train At Upper East Side Subway Station

Trains were rerouted after a southbound 4 train fatally struck a man at the 86th Street station Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Upper East Side Subway Stop Finally Becoming Accessible For $101M

The inaccessible, heavily-used 68th Street-Hunter College station may at last get an elevator — but with a stunningly high price tag.

Man Says He Fell From Malfunctioning UES Subway Escalator

The man said he was in an Upper East Side subway station when the escalator malfunctioned, throwing him down and causing severe injuries.

Crash Injuries Rise On Upper East Side This Year, Data Shows

Traffic injuries on the Upper East Side are on pace to exceed last year's totals, amid citywide concern over a spike in deaths.