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Upper East Side

May 15, 2013

Parents Protest Proposed Admissions Plan for New UES Middle School

The Department of Education wants the student body to meet "unprecedented" criteria, critics say.

Yorkville

May 08, 2013

Hundreds Pack Upper East Side Church to Protest Marine Transfer Station

Residents came out against the planned East 91st Street project in a meeting Tuesday night.

Upper East Side

March 19, 2013

Ed Hartzog Rakes in Campaign Cash

Ed Hartzog, who's running for Jessica Lappin's District 5 seat, has raised more than $20,000.

Yorkville

March 08, 2013

New Middle School to Be Opened in Unused P.S. 158 Space, Officials Say

Upper East Siders had been pushing for a middle school for years.

Upper East Side

March 05, 2013

Former Bollywood 'Bad Guy' Promises Change in City Council Race

Hill Krishnan, 37, said his South Asian heritage helps him bring big ideas to the District 5 election.

Upper East Side

February 21, 2013

Candidate Drops Out of Race for City Council District 5 Seat

Domenico Minerva told DNAinfo.com New York that he's no longer running for Jessica Lappin's seat.

Upper East Side

February 20, 2013

Micah Kellner Lands More Endorsements from Pols in UES City Council Contest

Shortly after securing nods from area pols, the Assemblyman has gotten additional support.

Upper East Side

February 20, 2013

UES City Council Hopeful Casts Himself as Progressive Reformer

Benjamin Kallos says he's not bringing politics as usual to the UES's District 5 City Council race.

Upper East Side

February 11, 2013

Micah Kellner Lands Endorsements in UES City Council Race

Kellner got a thumb's up from City Council Member Jessica Lappin and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney.

New York City

January 28, 2013

Robert Jackson Launches Campaign for Manhattan Borough President

City Councilman Robert Jackson is hoping to succeed Scott Stringer as Manhattan Borough President.

Upper East Side

January 22, 2013

Council Candidate Balks at Campaign Finance Questions From 'Pretty Girl'

CB8 Member Ed Hartzog has raised nearly $8,000 in his bid to replace Jessica Lappin.

Upper East Side

January 17, 2013

East Side Kids Show Off Artwork at Sotheby's Children's Show

Over 300 kids from East Side elementary schools showed off their artwork at the reknown auction house.

New York City

December 14, 2012

Jessica Lappin Snags East Side Endorsements for Borough President Run

Jessica Lappin will face a crowded field to replace Scott Stringer.

New York City

December 13, 2012

Jessica Lappin to Launch Campaign for Manhattan Borough President Friday

City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin is planning to run for Manhattan borough president.

Yorkville

November 20, 2012

Pols File Federal Lawsuits to Stop East 91st Street Garbage Station

Critics said Hurricane Sandy proves the city shouldn't be building a waste transfer station in Zone A.