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December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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SEE IT: A 14,000-Square-Foot “Social Spa” Is Planned for the Upper East Side

A wellness brand known for combining sauna, cold exposure, and guided group programming is planning a major expansion to the Upper East Side.

December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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The 5 Biggest Upper East Side Closings of 2025

Free Upper East Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox From longtime neighborhood institutions to familiar national chains, the Upper East Side saw a wave of

December 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM

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East Side Feed's 5 Biggest Stories of 2025

We’re going by the stories which were most widely read. Thanks for reading! Line Forms Around Block to View UES Apartment Upper East Side Restaurant

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December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM

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Upper East Side Pedestrian Dies Weeks After SUV Collision at Busy Intersection

An Upper East Side man has died weeks after being struck by an SUV while crossing the street at a busy neighborhood intersection, police said.

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December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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14-Year-Old Girl Dies After Fall From Upper East Side Private School Building

A 14-year-old girl has died after falling from an elevated position at The Chapin School, the NYPD confirmed to East Side Feed.

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December 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM

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Borough Opens on Lexington Avenue With a Cozy, Museum-Inspired Concept

A charming new gift shop with a quietly whimsical concept has opened on the Upper East Side.

December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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Brooklyn-Based Dumbo Market Opens Upper East Side Location

A Brooklyn-born grocery concept has officially made its Upper East Side debut. Dumbo Market is now open at 1223 Second Avenue, between 64th and 65th streets, taking over the large former CVS in the sp...

December 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM

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Nolita Favorite Shoo Shoo Opens Upper East Side Location

December 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM

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Who Was Carl Schurz — and Why Does an Upper East Side Park Bear His Name?

It’s one of the Upper East Side’s most beloved spaces — a place for dog runs, river views and quiet morning walks.

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December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Ricky Martin Sells Upper East Side Apartment for $6.45M

Ricky Martin has officially sold his Upper East Side apartment — and he got his full asking price.

December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM

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Central Park Speed Limit to Drop to 15 MPH Under DOT Safety Plan

The New York City Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit throughout Central Park from 20 miles per hour to 15 mph for all users, including cyclists and essential vehicles, officia...

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December 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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Upper East Side Condo Board Under Fire Over $492K Repair Payout For Single Apartment

Residents of a luxury Upper East Side condominium are up in arms after learning that nearly $500,000 from the building’s common funds was used to pay for renovations inside a board member’s apartment

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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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True or False: UES Edition 1

December 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Business Openings: Jacob Cohen, The Pottery Studio, Spiga, Malta Coffee, Susan Alexandra, Eataly Caffè

Make sure to sign up for our free email newsletter for more UES openings. Jacob Cohën has leased a space at 792 Madison Avenue (at East 67th

December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM

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An exceedingly well-reviewed Thai restaurant which opened last year has been forced to close after failing a health inspection earlier this week.

December 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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Remembering Dr. Gregory Gorzynski, Upper East Side Psychiatrist Killed in Park Avenue Crash

An obituary published this week offers a fuller picture of the life of Dr. Gregory (Janusz) Gorzynski, the 85-year-old man who was fatally struck while crossing Park Avenue at East 91st Street on Dece...

A New Comedy Club at Bedford Falls

December 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM

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If you’re looking for a fun night out on the Upper East Side — whether you’re a die-hard stand-up fan or just someone who loves

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December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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UES Facebook Group Erupts Over Post About Flying Private to Kids’ Soccer Games

A new thread in the "Moms of the Upper East Side" Facebook group has become the neighborhood’s latest online flashpoint — this time over a parent wondering whether it would be inappropriate to fly pri...

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December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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Residents Sue Lenox Hill Hospital Over Expansion

A group of Upper East Side residents has taken the city to court in an effort to stop the planned expansion of Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

December 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM

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UES Woman Sues Chipotle and DoorDash After Alleged Rodent Discovery in Burrito Bowl

A 24-year-old Upper East Side woman has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle, DoorDash, and the delivery driver who brought her order, claiming she “bit into a rodent” hidden in her burrito bowl.

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December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM

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Mamdani is Moving to the UES

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion shortly after his inauguration on January 1, marking a shift from their one-bedroom apartment ...

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December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM

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Park Avenue Armory Prepares for Explicit Performance While Youth Cadet Program Remains Locked in Legal Fight

Free Upper East Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox The Park Avenue Armory (between 66th and 67th streets) is preparing to host a highly explicit

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December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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‘Hazmat Killer’ Sentenced to 24 Years to Life for 2023 Upper East Side Deli Murder

Nearly three years after the late-night killing of Upper East Side deli worker Sueng Chul Choi, Manhattan prosecutors have secured a prison sentence for the man responsible.

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December 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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UES or Elsewhere? Round 1