The Ritz Bar pictured in 2024. A group of men—three of whom were just convicted—targeted patrons for robbery there in 2022, killing one. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Three Men Convicted for Robberies of Local Gay Bar Patrons That Left 2 Dead Three men—Jayqwan Hamilton, Robert Demaio, and Jacob Barroso—have been convicted by a jury for drugging and robbing gay bar... News 14 Feb 2025 | 06:31
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and her fellow Aging Committee members listening to a report from Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the NYS Office for the Aging, on Feb. 4. ( Photo: Courtesy of Rebecca Seawright) Rebecca Seawright Vows to Serve Seniors As New State Assembly Aging Chair Upper East Side State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright became the chair of that body’s Aging Committee last month, a role... News 14 Feb 2025 | 10:43
Anthony Saccavino, 59, pictured addressing the FDNY before he actively retired. He’s pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges stemming from his time heading the Bureau of Fire Prevention. ( Photo: FDNY/Flickr ) Former FDNY Chief Pleads Guilty to Fed Bribery Charges A former high-ranking FDNY official, Anthony Saccavino, has pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges stemming from a pay-to-play... News 10 Feb 2025 | 03:46
Barzini’s has struck a settlement that will allow it to reopen after it grievously failed a health inspection, as long as it complies with future inspections and mandates that its employees take food-safety courses. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Rats No Longer? Barzini’s, UWS Grocer That Failed Inspection, Strikes Deal to Reopen Barzini’s, the 24-hour Upper West Side grocery store that failed a health inspection in rather gruesome fashion and refused... News 07 Feb 2025 | 08:18
Barzini’s, an Upper West Side grocery store, on Jan. 29. It had defied a court order to close after state health agencies found disgusting conditions inside. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Rats: Barzini’s Now Closed After Failing Health Inspection, Initially Defying Court Order After severely failing a health inspection, a 24-hour Upper West Side grocery store may finally be obeying a judge’s Jan.... News 03 Feb 2025 | 01:02
Applications are now being accepted for a DOT program that will allow delivery drivers–such as the one pictured above–to trade in unregulated e-bikes for safe, UL-approved ones. ( Photo: Department of Transportation ) DOT Begins Rollout of $2 Million E-Bike Trade-In Program for Delivery Workers The DOT has begun accepting applications for an e-bike swap program open to delivery workers, as part of the Adams administration’s... News 28 Jan 2025 | 05:44
A rendering of the proposed Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which would rezone 42 blocks in the middle of Manhattan. It would create 9,700 new housing units, 2,300 of them permanently income-restricted. ( Photo: City Planning Commission) Midtown Rezoning Plan Enters Public Review, Could Create 9,700 New Housing Units Midtown could soon see some 10,000 new units of housing, after the sweeping zoning overhaul known as the “City of Yes” was... News 27 Jan 2025 | 02:50
Reverend Amanda Ashcraft, of Middle Collegiate Church, condemned President Donald Trump’s directive to allow ICE to conducting sweeps at houses of worship. Such raids had previously been barred by executive order. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Faith Leaders Vow to Maintain Sanctuary For Undocumented New Yorkers A group of faith leaders & local NYC politicians gathered at a church in the East Village and promised to provide sanctuary... News 24 Jan 2025 | 11:03
A rendering of what Related Co.’s & Wynn’s $12 billion casino bid in Hudson Yards would look like. On Jan. 6, CB4 issued an unanimous motion of disapproval concerning the bid. ( Photo: Related Co., Wynn Resorts ) CB4’s Full Board Votes Its Disapproval of Hudson Yards Casino Bid Community Board 4 issued an unanimous vote of disapproval for Related Co.’s & Wynn Resorts’ $12 billion Hudson Yards casino... News 16 Jan 2025 | 11:58
A rendering of Related’s proposed Hudson Yards casino project. It has attracted some local opposition from those who believe that it will cast a shadow, literally and figuratively, on the High Line park. ( Photo: Related ) CB4 Committee Sides With Opposition to Developer’s Hudson Yards Casino Bid Related Co.’s $12 billion bid to place a casino in Hudson Yards continued to attract community opposition this month, as... News 08 Jan 2025 | 09:58
The exterior of Joe’s Wine Co., on 3rd Ave., as of January 2025. They’ve taken down all exterior signage, after grocery giant Trader Joe’s filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against them. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Joe’s Wine Co. Now Has No Signage As It Battles Infringement Suit by Trader Joe’s A new East Village wine shop, which originally opened as Joe’s Wine Co., has apparently suffered a setback in its legal battle... News 03 Jan 2025 | 10:47
Bill Cosby and his wife Camille are facing foreclosure on a six-story townhouse they own at 18 E. 71st St., pictured above. They are also facing foreclosure on a house at 243 E. 61st St. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Bill Cosby & Wife Face Foreclosure of Two Upper East Side Residences Bill Cosby, the disgraced former television star that served three years in prison after being convicted of criminal sexual... News 31 Dec 2024 | 04:59
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan will be hosting two NYE ball drops kids on Dec. 31, at the kid-friendly hours of noon and 1 p.m. ( Photo: Children’s Museum of Manhattan) Children’s Museum of Manhattan to Hold “Special Kid’s Ball Drop” on NYE Attention, parents of young children: do you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the big city, but your tykes are too tired... News 30 Dec 2024 | 01:33
Maria “Chaya” Rodriguez, who was a housekeeper on the Upper West Side for 30 years, reportedly needs $60,000 that will go towards a MedEvac from El Salvador to NYC for continued cancer treatment. ( Photo: Cindy Garcia ) Local Raising $$$ to Bring Beloved Housekeeper From El Salvador to NYC for Cancer Treatment An UWS woman has started a $60,000 GoFundMe drive to try and bring a beloved UWS housekeeper–who retired to El Salvador to... News 20 Dec 2024 | 05:33
The American Museum of Natural History has sold a luxury co-op at 79 E. 79th St. for $5.5 million. It used to house Ellen Futter, the museum’s former president, who lived there rent free for 30 years. ( Photo: Photo: Brown Harris Stevens ) Museum of Natural History Sells Former Prez’s E. 79th St. Co-Op for $5.5 Million The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) sold a luxury co-op on E. 79th St. that housed its former president for $5.5.... News 13 Dec 2024 | 06:28
