Mighty Quinn’s Officially Closes UES Location

Mike Mishkin August 20, 2025 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Mighty Quinn’s BBQ has quietly closed its Upper East Side location at 1492 Second Avenue, ending a nearly decade-long run on the block between 77th and 78th streets. Read More...

Thief Swipes Woman’s Purse from Outdoor Table at UES Restaurant

Mike Mishkin August 20, 2025 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

NYPD officials have issued an alert about what they're classifying as a "Manhattan robbery pattern" to see if the public can help. Read More...

A Violent Robbery on Third Avenue

Mike Mishkin August 20, 2025 NYPD + FDNY 3 Comments

NYPD officials have issued an alert about a robbery that took place on the Upper East Side this week. Read More...

At Least 18 Cars Had Their Wheels Stolen on the UES This Summer: Report

Mike Mishkin August 18, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

Upper East Siders have been talking for months about the rash of stolen wheels—cars stripped in the night, left on blocks or crates, lug nuts scattered like confetti. Read More...

18 Households Register for Emergency Assistance Following Last Week’s Fire

Mike Mishkin August 15, 2025 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

A three-alarm fire broke out Friday morning on the roof of a six-story building on the Upper East Side, injuring three firefighters and drawing more than 170 emergency responders to … Read More...

Xi’an Famous Foods Planning Second Upper East Side Location

Mike Mishkin August 14, 2025 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Partial signage is up for a new Xi'an Famous Foods at 1390 1/2 Second Avenue (between 71st and 72nd streets). Read More...

Central Park Conservancy Calls for Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages

Mike Mishkin August 13, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

After decades of staying out of the fray, the Central Park Conservancy is stepping into one of the city’s most heated debates—and it's not mincing words. Read More...

Giuliani Sells Upper East Side Penthouse Amid Legal and Financial Turmoil

Mike Mishkin August 13, 2025 Real Estate No Comments

Rudy Giuliani has officially offloaded his Upper East Side apartment, closing the book on a chapter of Manhattan real estate tied closely to his public and personal life. Read More...

Business Openings: Artara Coffee, Libbi, Sukoshi, Vuori, Farm Rio

Mike Mishkin August 12, 2025 Shopping 1 Comment

Make sure to sign up for our free email newsletter for more UES openings. Artara Coffee recently opened its doors at 214 East 82nd Street (between Second Read More...

Upper East Side School’s Controversial Street Closure Plan Gets Green Light — But on a Reduced Schedule

Mike Mishkin August 12, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

After months of revisions and negotiations, the $62,500-per-year private K–12 school has received unanimous approval from Community Board 8 for a scaled-back version of its street closure plan. Read More...