Adell Sabovic, 22, AGUA swimmer turned Olympian represented his family’s home country of Kosovo at the Games on July 30, swimming the 100-meter freestyle and placing second in his heat. ( Photo: Princeton Athletics) Exclusive: UES Swimmer Reflects on Achievement in Paris Olympics “It’s a dream come true.” That’s how Adell Sabovic, 22, The Upper East Side native-turned-Olympic swimmer described his rise... News 02 Aug 2024 | 03:38
Mayor Eric Adams (at mic) was accompanied by, among others, City Council Member Gale Brewer (second from right), who has made fighting illegal weed shops a cause célèbre. Adams announced the task force has shut down close to 800 illegal smoke shops in a three-month crackdown. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office) Nearly 800 Unlicensed Weed Shops Closed and Over $61M in Fines Levied in Ongoing Smoke Shop Raids Nearly 800 unlicensed smoke shops in the city have been shut down following a three-month crackdown known as “Operation Padlock... News 31 Jul 2024 | 05:24
Adell Sabovic, 22, at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games representing his family’s home country of Kosovo in the 100-meter freestyle. ( Photo: Karen Borsari ) From Asphalt Green to the Olympics: UES Swimmer Represents Kosovo in Paris Upper East Side native and Princeton swimmer Adell Sabovic, 22, is representing his family’s home country of Kosovo in swimming... News 31 Jul 2024 | 10:26
This is the goat’s fifth year in a row clearing invasive plants from Riverside Park. This summer, they are taking their invaluable contributions uptown to West 143rd St. ( Photo: Facebook Post from Gale Brewer) Got Your Goat? Riverside Park’s “Goatham Class of 2024” Begins Their Summer Chew Jobs Riverside Park’s herd of seven goats began their seasonal job of chewing away invasive plants on July 19 after their introduction... News 29 Jul 2024 | 12:31
It is still unclear what the future holds for the Tony Dapolito rec center as locals anxiously await a decision about its demolition from the Parks Department and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Support from Community Board 2 for a new rec center across the street may not be the best sign... ( Photo: India Brown) CB 2 Endorses New Rec Center Plan While Tony Dapolito Demolition Still Undecided No concrete resolutions were made concerning the demolition of the Tony Dapolito rec center following Community Board 2’s... News 26 Jul 2024 | 02:03
Sue Mi Terry describes herself as an expert on South Korea affairs. ( Photo: Linkedin) UWS Woman Busted as Alleged South Korean Spy, Faces up to Ten Years if Convicted Upper West Side resident and former C.I.A analyst Sue Mi Terry, 54, was indicted on July 16 for allegedly assisting South... News 26 Jul 2024 | 01:31
A line formed outside Neary’s as the 4 p.m. opening time drew nearer on July 18, their second-to-last day of business. ( Photo: India Brown) Iconic East Side Irish Pub Neary’s Closing its Doors After 57 Years The famous Irish bar and restaurant Neary’s on E. 57th Street and First Ave. is finally closing shop after 57 years of business.... News 19 Jul 2024 | 11:17
The iconic West Village bar, famous for serving beers and burgers, is still in business despite rumors of closure. ( Photo: India Brown) Fear of Corner Bistro Closing Appears To Be Unfounded Rumors swirled last week that the landmark West Village establishment Corner Bistro on the corner of West Fourth and Jane... News 17 Jul 2024 | 04:20
The current state of the outdoor pool is derelict with remnants of construction work in the scaffolding that surrounds the building. To the left of the empty pool is the famous Keith Haring mural, made in 1987. ( Photo: India Brown) City Planning to Demolish Tony Dapolito Rec Center in Village After Years of Delayed Repairs The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, a West Village landmark first built in 1906, appears a step closer to being demolished... News 15 Jul 2024 | 11:16
The crime occurred in Midtown at 255 West 43rd Street, where the killer Kevin Young lives. ( Photo: India Brown) Suspected Killer Arrested Hours after Stabbing 55-Year-Old Man Near Times Sq. A 55-year-old man was fatally stabbed close to 1 a.m. on July 9 at 255 West 43rd Street and the suspected killer who fled... News 09 Jul 2024 | 04:05
Ghost plates are a moniker for fake or obstructed license plates, which are often linked to vehicles involved in more severe crimes. Pictured is a license plate the driver attempted to cover with what looks like paper or stickers. ( Photo: MTA Live) MTA Cracks Down on Ghost Plates and Toll Evasions That Cost NYS $12.5M Per Year “This is about fairness. It’s not right when drivers, many of whom are tooling around in a Rolls-Royce, or a Bugatti, are... News 09 Jul 2024 | 03:05
BGC Harlem’s STEM programs focus on project-based learning in science, mathematics, and technology, with a focus on highlighting not just content, but also cultural and career connections. Such programs may have to be discontinued as $1.4 million in state funding is not being renewed. Photo: Boys & Girls Club of Harlem After School Programs in Peril for Boys & Girls Club of Harlem as NYS Cuts $1.4M in Funding In 2019, the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (BGCH) was awarded $1.4 million in state funding under a five-year funding formula... News 08 Jul 2024 | 04:07
St. Catherine’s Park will receive $3.6 million to improve infrastructure, particularly the construction of a multi-use pickleball court. ( Photo: NYC Parks Department) City Council Allots Over $25M to Improve 29 UES Projects from Parks to Museums Over $25 million worth of city funding will go to improvements and programming on the Upper East Side, announced Council... News 03 Jul 2024 | 04:01
The MTA reluctantly agreed it had to shelve some big projects now that the Gov. Kathy Hochul has postponed indefinitely the start of tolls from congestion pricing that were expeted to bring in $1 billion a year. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) MTA Must Defer $16.5B in Spending After Congestion Pricing Indefinitely Postponed An MTA board meeting on Wednesday, June 26 voted 10-to-1 to indefinitely pause the execution of congestion pricing tolls.... News 28 Jun 2024 | 01:17
The herd of goats preparing to start their summer of work in Riverside Park. ( Photo: Riverside Park Conservancy) “Goatham” City: Riverside Park’s Favorite Rangers Are Back This Summer If you see a goat running around north Riverside Park this summer, don’t immediately call the nearest petting zoo. Seven... 26 Jun 2024 | 12:25
