A total of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease, including the Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue (above). Nearly 60 people have been infected. ( Photo: @Epicsunwarrior/ Wikimedia Commons) Growing Outbreak on UES: 59 Now Infected by Legionnaires’ Disease A Legionnaires’ outbreak tearing through the Upper East Side has now reached 59 total cases as of July 12, with 15 people... News 17 Jul 2026 | 01:52
A nonprofit long associated with West Park Presbyterian Church now has a $12 million plan to save it from being sold for demolition. The church’s own congregation is pursuing the sale for financial reasons. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Nonprofit Offers $12 Million to Save West Park Presbyterian The beloved arts nonprofit that was evicted out of West Park Presbyterian Church on E. 86th Street has a new plan to save... News 16 Jul 2026 | 05:44
A warning on the NYC Health Dept. instructs UES residents to monitor for symptoms, as officials investigate the origins of the latest outbreak of Lenionnaires’ Disease. ( Photo: NYC Dept of Health) Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits UES, With 23 New Cases Legionnaires’ disease has broken out on the Upper East Side yet again, with 23 cases reported from one cluster as of Tuesday,... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:18
Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the hot water system of a co-op building on Central Park West, according to a memo sent to residents. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Legionnaires’ Disease Detected at Building on Central Park West Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the hot water system of a building on the Upper West Side, with residents advised... News 14 Jul 2026 | 03:39
The Transport Workers Union says that Deniz, a horse who dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park earlier this month, was killed by a toxic plant—and not animal abuse, as some charge. ( Photo: TWU ) Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant A horse that dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park last week was poisoned by a flower planted there, the union... News 14 Jul 2026 | 03:35
Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the water system of Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village, after an NYC Health Department probe. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York) Legionnaires’ Disease Detected in East Village Housing Complex Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the water system of a housing complex in the East Village, following a Health... News 09 Jul 2026 | 02:08
A judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from freezing funds going towards the Hudson River Tunnel portion of the Gateway Project (above), after a previous freeze led to temporary layoffs. ( Photo: Gateway Project, YouTube ) Judge Bars Feds From Freezing Gateway Funds The Trump administration has been permanently barred from freezing funds for further construction of the Hudson River Tunnels... News 03 Jul 2026 | 10:29
A January report from the MTA Inspector General found ten observed bathrooms lacking toilet seat covers, including those at Union Square (above). That has now been fixed. ( Photo: Pinterest.com) MTA Spruces Up Subway Bathrooms, Secures Toilet Seats In subway stations from Union Square to West 125th Street, the limited number of publicly available comfort stations have... News 02 Jul 2026 | 11:51
A heat dome will hit New York City beginning on Tuesday, June 30, bringing dangerous temperatures that could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit. ( Photo: governor.ny.gov) Extreme Heat Comes to New York City; Here’s How to Stay Cool A heat dome is settling over New York City beginning on Tuesday, June 30, bringing dangerous conditions for vulnerable Manhattan... News 29 Jun 2026 | 05:32
The board of a condo building on W. 89th St. has sued to evict a former SNL saxophonist who owns an apartment there, due to an alleged pattern of menacing his neighbors. ( Photo: Google Maps ) UWS Condo Board Sues to Kick Allegedly Violent Resident Out The board of an Upper West Side condominium building is suing a resident in a bid to force the sale of his apartment—after... News 21 Jun 2026 | 04:21
A Buddhist organization that owns a vacant building on W. 44th St. wants to sell it off, a court petition notes, for around $4 million dollars. ( Photo: Google Maps ) Buddhist Org. Wants to Sell Vacant Building in Hell’s Kitchen for $4.1M Long-delayed plans to transform a vacant building at 344 W. 44th St. into a Buddhist temple could be abandoned imminently,... News 09 Jun 2026 | 03:20
Health officials are looking into whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York ) Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at East Village Housing Complex Health department officials are probing whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at a housing complex in the East Village,... News 29 May 2026 | 09:06
Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC. ( Photo: NYC Council, Flickr ) SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the... News 19 May 2026 | 07:06
Mayor Mamdani (at mic) produced a set of reforms aimed at cutting red tape for affordable housing development. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) Mamdani Shortens Affordable Housing Approval Process The Mamdani administration has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of affordable housing development,... News 15 May 2026 | 10:45
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
