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Upper East Side

April 08, 2013

Some UES Residents Fear New Bike Lanes Could Cause 'More Pollution'

Some residents worry planned bicycle lane changes near the Queensboro Bridge could create problems.

Midtown

November 14, 2012

Bloomingdale's Unveils Holiday Windows with Cirque du Soleil Performance

The department store treated passersby to a Cirque du Soleil performance on Lexington Avenue.

Upper East Side

September 24, 2012

Widow of Rubin Baum Mourns 'Beloved' Husband Who Saved Her Life

Rubin Baum, 80, was killed by a car while hailing a cab. His wife says he saved her life.

Upper East Side

September 24, 2012

Elderly Man Struck and Killed by a Car on Park Avenue

Rubin Baum, 80, was with his wife in the crosswalk at Park Avenue and East 59th Street when he was hit.

Midtown East

May 04, 2012

Accessible Taxi of Tomorrow Plan Shows Disdain for Disabled, Advocates Say

People who attended a private meeting on accessible taxis said the designs have a long way to go.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 01, 2011

A Kardashian Offers Vintage Fashion on the East Side

Janetta Kardashian isn't a reality TV star. She sells high-end fashion in Midtown. 

Upper East Side

October 11, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Heads to Upper East Side for 'Millionaire's March'

Protesters from Occupy Wall Street will join labor and advocacy groups during a march Tuesday to the Upper East Side, stopping by homes of wealthy New Yorkers like David Koch and Rupert Murdoch.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 03, 2011

Midtown's Interior Design Mecca Adds Retail Store

The D&D Building, which has 130 interior design showrooms, is adding a CB2 store that's open to the public.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 29, 2011

Underground Electrical Fire Shuts Down Block, Snarls Traffic

An underground electrical fire on East 59th Street between First and Second avenues Friday forced residents and businesses to evacuate.

Upper East Side

March 16, 2011

Small Fire Breaks Out in Furniture Store Basement on Upper East Side

Firefighters battled a small blaze at a furniture store at 987 Third Ave. Wednesday.

Upper East Side

September 02, 2010

Bolt Bus Aims to Add Upper East Side Stop

The bus service last proposed adding a stop at East 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.

Manhattan

April 09, 2010

Softball Players Win Bid for Permits at Queensboro Oval

The bus service last proposed adding a stop at East 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.