The exterior of the beleaguered Papaya King, an iconic hot dog stand that stood for decades on the corner of E. 86th St. & 3rd Ave. ZD Realty, the developer which now owns the plot, has filed permits to build a 17-story luxury condo building on the site. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) 17-Story Luxury Condo Building To Replace Beloved Papaya King On E. 86th The owner of the plot that houses the now-gutted Papaya King restaurant, on E. 86th St. & Third Ave., plans to erect a 17-story... News 18 Apr 2024 | 03:32
There is a fine art to building a campfire as campers at the Nature Place Camp in Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County discover. Photo: The Nature Place The Best Way To Prepare Your Kids for Summer Camp You’ve done your research and found the perfect camp for your child. Now, with just a few weeks to go until camp, you want... News 18 Apr 2024 | 01:45
Jean-Marie Haessle, who arrived in NYC 56 years ago from France, passed away this week, shortly after conducting what turned out to be his final interview with our reporter. Photo: Lorriane Duffy Merkl Noted Artist Who Vowed to Paint ‘Until My Last Breath’ Dies Shortly After Final Interview “I was going to be the next Van Gogh, but I found my own way.” Famed 84-year-old expressionist artist Jean-Marie Haessle... News Alert 17 Apr 2024 | 01:52
Jean Carlos Zarzuela was arrested on April 13 for punching a nine-year-old girl in Grand Central Terminal and on April 15 was remanded on $100,000 bail and ordered to undergo a mental health exam. Photo credit: Flickr MTA PD Wanted. Man Arrested for Punching 9-Year-Old Girl is Remanded on $100,000 Bail A 30-year-old homeless man was arrested on April 13 for punching a nine-year-old girl in Grand Central Terminal, and is now... News 15 Apr 2024 | 05:29
NY Times columnist Dan Barry (left) discusses the anthology “Breslin: Essential Writing,” which he compiled during a recent lecture with veteran city reporter Michael Daly at Hunter College. Photo: Matt Capowski Newspaper Men Dan Barry and Michael Daly Speak About the Legendary Jimmy Breslin “So what do we talk about?” Michael Daly asked, laughing and somewhat quietly like someone who has so much to say, he doesn’t... News 16 Apr 2024 | 09:28
The word “pickleball” is now splayed across the front of the Life Time facilities at PENN 1. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Life Time Opens Indoor Pickle Courts At PENN 1 Gym Life Time Fitness, the upscale gym behemoth that has opened eight separate spots in Manhattan, is now offering seven fresh... News 17 Apr 2024 | 01:33
When Anna Meshcheri arrived in the US from Russia, she thought she’d land a 9-to-5 office job, but when that didn’t materialize, she turned to creative pursuits and now is a fashion photographer with a studio in Times Square. Photo: Times Square Photo Studio She Combines High End Fashion Work with Keepsake Photo Shoots for Tourists Since Anna Meshcheri was once a tourist in Manhattan, she now loves offering vacation photoshoots to visitors here. The Russian... Features 15 Apr 2024 | 04:26
Clockwise: Ruppert Park’s redesign project is in its procurement phase; two new security cameras may be installed near Andrew Haswell Green Park this summer; John Jay’s new pool deck is expected to be completed by Memorial Day; St. Catherine’s Park’s design plans will be presented in May. ( Image credit (clockwise): NYC Parks, Google Street View, NYC Parks, Jim Henderson via Wikimedia Commons) UES Park Check in: New Pool Deck at John Jay, New Lights on Esplanade, Slow Going for Ruppert Park It’s spring: the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and there is pollen everywhere. Ahead of long, sunny days at... Home 15 Apr 2024 | 09:30
Sophia D’Antoine was struck and killed by an SUV on the UES on April 2. Photo: LinkedIn Young Tech Wiz Killed by SUV While Walking on UES A gifted tech entrepreneur was struck and killed by a speeding SUV Landrover on April 2 and succumbed to her injuries three... News 15 Apr 2024 | 10:10
The Vessel in November 2022 after it had been closed to the public following four suicides since its opening. Related Companies says it will install steel mesh to prevent further suicides when it reopens. Photo: kidfly 182 Wikimedia Commons Vessel Reopening Brings Back Painful Memory for Family of Past Suicide Victim Shilpa Kulkarni is glad the owners of The Vessel are at last installing safety measures to prevent suicides on the idiosyncratic... News 15 Apr 2024 | 09:34
A rendering of a new $450 million medical facility for cancer patients that is expected to open sometime in 2026 on the block encompassing Third Ave. and 76th St. ( Source: Northwell Health) Northwell Lays Foundation on $450M Cancer Complex on UES Expected to Be Completed Sometime in ‘26 Two years after breaking ground, foundation work has finally begun for the $450 million Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Health... News 15 Apr 2024 | 03:09
The NYC Parks Dept is urging New Yorkers to Ride a Bike this Earth Day and every day. Photo: NYC Parks Dept. Earth Day: How Families Can Tackle Climate Change and Care for Nature Locally Earth Day, which was first celebrated in 1970 will mark its 54th year on April 22. The global coordinator, Earthday.org has... News 12 Apr 2024 | 10:29
Baya Bar, a health food place featuring acai bowls and smoothies moved into a former framing store on Third Ave. near 91st. St. Meanwhile, the popular South African bar next door with the rhyming name, Kaia Wine Bar, which has been there for years seems to be bereft of any signage on its storefront or door, aside from an occasional chalk board out front on non-rainy days. How is one to know about the delightful staff and offerings inside? Photo: Arlene Kayatt. Judge Engoron Turns Out to Support Honorees at Annual Gala of Jewish Lawyers Guild All rise -The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea was packed with New York State judges, justices, lawyers, colleagues at the... Voices 12 Apr 2024 | 06:03
The CDC says one in three people in the US today pop a daily multi-vitamin often tailored to age and gender but they should not be viewed as a substitute for a balanced diet . Photo: Llariac2008t Wikimedia Commons Multi-Vitamin Myths and Realty Half of all American adults take a vitamin pill every day. For some, like a woman who is pregnant or soon plans to be, this... News 12 Apr 2024 | 02:13