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A Violent Mafia Crew Once Ruled a Slice of the Upper East Side

Mike Mishkin July 10, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

In the late 1980s, a crew of mobsters based their criminal enterprise–complete with an illegal casino, extortion rackets and even murder–in a small section of the Upper East Side. Read More...

A Pro-Nazi Group Once Headquartered on the Upper East Side

Bobby Panza June 23, 2025 Odds and Ends 2 Comments

Free Upper East Side News + Stories, Delivered To Your Inbox Where do you start when looking at the past? Leonardo da Vinci once said, Read More...

Upper East Side Mom’s Festive Townhouse Stoop Goes Viral

Alexis Angelini May 27, 2025 Odds and Ends 3 Comments

Kristi Hemric has taken home decorating to the next level, with her townhouse stoop becoming a viral sensation. Read More...

Construction Begins on Rooftop Playground at UES Public School

Mike Mishkin May 23, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

On Wednesday, a groundbreaking ceremony took place to celebrate the start of construction for a long-anticipated rooftop playground on the Upper East Side. Read More...

Apartment at Senior Housing Facility Taken Over by Ragers and ‘Lewd’ Behavior, Lawsuit Claims

Mike Mishkin May 20, 2025 Odds and Ends 2 Comments

A man who reportedly leased an apartment at a senior housing facility is being sued (along with his mother) for at least $2 million. Read More...

Upper East Side Co-op Sues Residents for Objectionable Behaviors Involving Poop, Pee and Vomit

Mike Mishkin May 15, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

Residents of an Upper East Side co-op are suing a neighbor they say has consistently disrupted their building with unacceptable, gross behavior. Read More...

Upper East Side Bookstore Cat Diagnosed with Cancer—Locals Rally to Cover Vet Bills

Alexis Angelini May 15, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

Patrons and community members are rallying around Logos Bookstore’s (1575 York Ave) cat, Mr. BooBoo, as the 15-year-old feline was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Read More...

Queensboro Bridge to Get Separate Lanes for Cyclists and Pedestrians Starting Sunday

Mike Mishkin May 14, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

Starting on Sunday, the Queensboro Bridge will offer separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists, doubling the space previously shared by both groups on a single narrow lane. Read More...

Business Openings: Staud, Nucleus Dispensary, Van Leeuwen, Zing! Fit, Angelina Bakery, Lexington Marketplace

Mike Mishkin May 7, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

Women's clothing, weed, kids fitness, ice cream + other sweets. Read More...

UES Mommas Group Faces New Turmoil After Sudden Shutdown And Return

Jessica Sherif May 5, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

One of New York City’s most notorious Facebook parenting groups, UES Mommas, was abruptly shut down for nearly a week in late April Read More...