A lengthy stretch of the East River Esplanade is still closed (pictured above) due to a hospital expansion, and now locals are signing a petition to demand changes. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Petition to Unblock East River Esplanade Gains Signatures An eight-block stretch of the East River Esplanade, between East 71st Street and East 79th Street, remains closed due to... News 21 Mar 2025 | 03:48
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
Cherry Blossoms at Seaport and Disappearing Mailboxes on UES