Due to dry conditions, two fires have broken out in Inwood Hill Park this month. On Nov. 18, Mayor Eric Adams announced an escalation of NYC’s drought advisory level. ( Photo: FDNY) NYC Elevates Drought Watch Into Drought Warning With the prolonged dry spell affecting New York’s water reserves showing little signs of abating, NY Governor Kathy Hochul... News 19 Nov 2024 | 05:04
The beginning of the East River Esplanade blockage at around E. 70th St, which ends at around E. 79th St. The cause is a HSS tower project, which may or may not be completed next year. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Groan: HHS & Parks Dept. Say Expect More Delays on UES Esplanade Reopening Pedestrians eager to use the East River Esplanade between E. 71st and E. 79th St. will have to wait a while longer, it seems,... News 15 Nov 2024 | 05:48
City Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaking at a press conference on a new bill that will further regulate newsracks. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) NY City Council Passes Bill To Further Regulate Newsracks The New York City Council has passed a bill that will update the regulation of newsracks. Known as Intro. 663, it will reportedly... News 15 Nov 2024 | 04:29
The cultural venue 1014 Space for Ideas wants to remake their front-entrance and add a limestone bench nearby, to encourage public use. CB8’s Transportation Committee has passed a resolution favoring the plan. ( Rendering: 1014 Space for Ideas) CB8 Approves of Cultural Center Makeover, Furious at FOX5 Double-Parking A cultural center on 5th Ave. known as 1014 Space for Ideas is getting a new publicly accessible bench and entrance, as well... News 10 Nov 2024 | 04:20
The E. 52nd St. building that housed haute cuisine heavyweight La Grenouille, pictured above, has been sold to the owner of the famed Beijing-based restaurant franchise Quanjude. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) La Grenouille Building Sold to Beijing-Based Restaurant Franchise For $14.3 Million The building that housed La Grenouille, the recently-closed haute cuisine staple on E. 52nd St., has been sold to the Beijing-based... News 06 Nov 2024 | 12:40
All 50 units at 170 E. 83rd St. may soon be transferred into a future affordable lottery by Douglaston Development. ( Photo: Google Maps ) CB8 Examines Possible Affordable Housing Project on E. 83rd Street Fifty units of relatively affordable housing, at least by the standards of the Upper East Side, may soon be coming to E.... News 01 Nov 2024 | 10:25
People posing in front of a replica statue of the famed “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photo, which will be parked near 30 Rockefeller Plaza from October 30 through the end of the year. ( Photo: Rockefeller Center ) “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” Sculpture Comes to Rockefeller Center The eleven fearless ironworkers that posed for the famous 1932 photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” have had their likeness... News 30 Oct 2024 | 06:45
Breanna Stewart, a NY Liberty player and WNBA Champion, celebrating her victory during an Oct. 20 ticker-tape parade on Broadway. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) “NY Is Back”: Fans of NY Liberty Enjoy Hearty WNBA Victory Parade on Broadway The NY Liberty are this year’s WNBA champions for the first time after 28 years of existence, courtesy of edging out the... News 25 Oct 2024 | 01:28
The Metropolitan Museum of Art hopes to expand its E. 83rd St. entrance to three doors, instead of one, citing accessibility needs. Community Board 8’s Landmarks Committee appears to be impressed by the project. ( Photo: Peterson Rich, Metropolitan Museum of Art) The Met Museum’s Bid to Add More Entrance Doors Gets Thumbs-Up From CB8 The Metropolitan Museum of Art wants to expand the single door at its E 83rd St. entrance into a major three-door entranceway,... News 24 Oct 2024 | 03:59
City of Forest Day, which started in 2022, will occur on October 26 this year. It’s a citywide celebration of trees, featuring more than 80 events. ( Photo: Urban Systems Lab ) City of Forest Day is 10/26, UES Events Included City of Forest Day, an Oct. 26 celebration of New York City’s trees, is almost here. Organized by a vast coalition of park... News 21 Oct 2024 | 03:48
A rendering of some Upper East Side zoning blocks under consideration by Community Board 8’s Task Force for Residential Rezoning, which held another monthly meeting on October 17. ( Photo: Community Board 8 ) CB8 Task Force Proposes Rezoning More Upper East Side Blocks to Residential Community Board 8’s Task Force for Residential Rezoning held another meeting on October 17, where they continued to push... Home 18 Oct 2024 | 04:06
A DOT equipment depo next to Honey Locust Park, which sits under the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Locals want to replace the depot with expanded park space. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Locals, With Help From Pols, Seek to Expand Honey Locust Park Under Queensboro Bridge A group of local residents, with some help from a neighborhood nonprofit called Sutton Area Community, are pushing to expand... Home 12 Oct 2024 | 12:25
The Shake Shack on E. 86th St., which has been the source of both customer satisfaction and local rage. The cause? Early-morning noise, including power-washing the roof and a loud ramp. ( Photo: Google Maps ) UES Residents Voice Concerns About Late-Night Restaurant Noise at CB8 Meeting Noise at food establishments seems to be an underlying concern for some Upper East Side residents. This became evident during... News 04 Oct 2024 | 05:19
City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick speaking at NYU Law about the “City of Yes” housing amendment, shortly after the agency he runs approved it by a vote of 10-3. It now moves to the City Council for consideration. ( Photo: NY Planning Commission, X.com ) “City of Yes” Housing Overhaul Passes Zoning Commission The “City of Yes” housing amendment moved moderately closer to becoming a reality on September 25, when the City Planning... News 02 Oct 2024 | 08:25
Coach Jake standing nexts to his various championship soccer balls, in the entrance hallway of Amsterdam Avenue’s MLK Jr. High School. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) “Coach Jake” Overcame Troubled Past to Become Winningest H.S. Soccer Coach in NYC History Martin Jacobson, the beloved soccer coach of Amsterdam Avenue’s Martin Luther King Jr. High School, points out that “everything... Education Guide 27 Sep 2024 | 12:43
