Crêpes, with a Side of Pop
A discothèque vibe colors these sweet and savory indulgences
On a steamy Friday evening in June, a friend of mine and I sought air-
conditioned refuge and a soothing atmosphere after a long week. Unlike many other places responding to the unexpected heat wave with open doors and windows, Yorkville Crêperie offered cool relief and the prospect of savory and sweet crêpes. Read more
Joy Ride
A woman’s car was stolen right before the eyes of the relative who was picking it up at a garage. Police said that June 6, at 9:40 a.m., a 30-year-old Upper East Side woman went to a parking garage at 507 E. 70th St. and York Avenue to retrieve a relative’s 2004 Lexus 330. When the attendant pulled up with the car and got out, he left the keys in the ignition. Before the woman could get in the car, a man jumped into the running car and peeled out of the garage.
Traffic Light Confusion
Two weeks ago, the Department of Transportation added a “Wait for Walk” sign to make it easier to cross the intersection at East 79th Street and York Avenue.
But residents are still complaining that traffic signals at the wide intersection are confusing for pedestrians.
When the left-turn signal for traffic heading north on York Avenue and turning onto 79th Street is green, so are the lights for traffic that is heading north on York Avenue but going straight. Southbound traffic on York Avenue, however, is at a red light—and that’s what pedestrians tend to pay attention to. Read more
