Upper East Side|News|
$1,000 Stolen In Robbery Near UES Subway: Police
A man was robbed on the Upper East Side after an early morning subway ride, the NYPD said.
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Upper East Side|News|
What’s Happening With The Breuer Building On Madison Avenue?
One of Madison Avenue’s major architectural landmarks is empty. What’s happening to it?
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Opera-tunity Knocks: Met's Free Summer HD Festival Returns To UWS
More than 2,500 seats are available nightly for the outdoor screenings, which take place at Lincoln Center.
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New York City, NY|News|
Build, Baby, Build: Adams Mobilizes City Land For Massive Housing Push
Mayor Eric Adams promises to deliver 500,000 new homes by 2032. A new executive order could leverage city-owned land to make it happen.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Shots Fired Near Douglass Houses On UWS: Police
An investigation is ongoing after shots were fired on the Upper West Side shortly after midnight on Wednesday, police said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square Event Marks National Fentanyl Prevention Day
Drug overdose, most of which is due to fentanyl, kills more New Yorkers than homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle crashes combined.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
$50K Powerball Winner Sold On UWS: Report
Lucky Corner, on West 96th Street just off Amsterdam Avenue, is lucky indeed.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
What Was That Protest On 3rd Avenue On Tuesday Morning?
A group of about 500 protestors marched up 3rd Avenue on Tuesday, officials confirmed.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
New Lincoln Center Pres Mariko Silver Is An UWS Local
Silver will lead the ongoing evolution of one of the world’s premier performing arts centers.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Councilman, One Of ‘Central Park 5,’ To Speak at DNC: Report
Council Member Yusef Salaam will speak at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, according to a report.
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Upper East Side|News|
Subway Attack Leaves Man Injured: Police
A man was stabbed in the neck on a subway platform on the Upper East Side on Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD.
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Upper East Side|News|
Tennis Greats Swear By UES Stylist: Report
The U.S. Open starts next week. Is your hair ready?
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Upper East Side|News|
Subway Flasher Groped Woman On Upper East Side Train, Police Say
The incident occurred on a downtown 4 train near 86th Street and Lexington Avenue, according to the NYPD.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
As Students Return To Columbia, So Do Protests
A protest outside Columbia University on Monday morning may be a preview of the challenges the school could face this fall.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Woman Hit By Bus Near Times Square On Sunday: Police
A young woman was hospitalized after she was hit by a tour bus, police said.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Thunderstorms Flood Central Park On Sunday Night; More Rain Forecast
After storms drenched Manhattan on Sunday night, more rain is forecast.
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New York City, NY|News|
City Weighing Banning Cell Phones In Schools, Adams Confirms
Will the city ban the use of cell phones during school hours? Maybe.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Dangerous Stretch Of 10th Ave In Midtown Gets Protected Bike Lane
Protected bike lanes will soon stretch all the way from the West Village to Harlem.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Loses Two Restaurants At NY Historical Society
It's not clear what will replace the museum's two restaurants, Clara and Cafe 77.
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Upper East Side|News|
Local Coffee Lovers Spill The Beans On Top UES Spots
Neighborhood connoisseurs shared their Upper East Side favorites on Reddit. Did your morning go-to make the cut?
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