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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 10:27am

UPPER EAST SIDE

Reshma Saujani Ditches the Pearls, Wins Over Fashionistas on Campaign Trail

The Upper East Side congressional race between Reshma Saujani and Carolyn Maloney features a contrast in styles — of fashion.

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Columbus Avenue, Where More Than Half of Buildings Don't Have Street Numbers Displayed

Study Shows 40 Percent of Manhattan Buildings Don't Display Addresses

On some blocks, more than half of buildings didn't have their street numbers displayed.

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NYPD Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Driving Drunk, Running Down Elderly Upper East Sider

He is expected to spend eight weekends in jail.

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Intersection of 86th Street and Lexington Avenue(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

New East Side Coalition Aims at Protecting Cyclists and Pedestrians...

Taxi Share Program or Kids Party(DNAinfo/Serena Solomon)

Off to a Slow Start, TLC Uses Balloons to Promote Cab Sharing Program

The Taxi and Limousine Commission is using a variety of strategies to boost its taxi share program. One is balloons.

Ten-Year-Old Bests Manhattan Wordsmiths to Take Spelling Bee Crown

Two boys from Manhattan and Queens took out city honors.

Woman Killed by 6 Train Was a Lawyer Who Lived in Stuyvesant Town

She lived alone with her three cats, neighbors said Friday.

77th Street Subway Station Entrance(DNAinfo/Suzanne Ma)

Woman Struck and Killed by 6 Train at 77th Street Station

A woman was killed by an uptown 6 train Thursday while trying to retrieve her gym bag from the tracks.

Upper East Side Store Demonstrates How Baby Slings Can Be Safe

Store shows parents how to safely use baby slings.

Emily's List Endorses Carolyn Maloney in 2010 Election

Emily's List, a prominent political group that works to elect women to Congress, has endorsed Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

Central Park Tennis courts - no bubble(Flickr/Bobcatnorth)

Golf Cart Rides from Fifth Avenue Proposed in Plan for Central Park...

A plan to put a bubble over Central Park tennis courts got even more controversial at a community meeting.

Manhattan's Hank Chien Breaks Donky Kong World Record(Facebook)

Donkey Kong World Record Broken by Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Manhattan's Hank Chien has broken one of the most prestigious video game records of all time.

Council Member Jessica Lappin at Rally for Seniors(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

City Council Launches Campaign to Save City Senior Centers From...

City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin launched a campaign to save city senior centers from budget cuts.

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