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Rafael Barrios Brings His Trippy Op Art Sculptures to Park Ave.

Upper East Side

January 13, 2012

Rafael Barrios Brings His Trippy Op Art Sculptures to Park Ave.

Op Art sculptures by Venezuelan artist Rafael Barrios will line Park Ave. from E. 53rd to 67th streets.
Landlord Wants to Raze Landmarked Walk-Ups For New High-Rises

Upper East Side

January 07, 2012

Landlord Wants to Raze Landmarked Walk-Ups For New High-Rises

Stahl wants to raze two of the City and Suburban First Avenue Estate buildings.
Yoga-Loving Seniors Reach Park Peace Accord Over Exercise Equipment

Upper East Side

January 06, 2012

Yoga-Loving Seniors Reach Park Peace Accord Over Exercise Equipment

John Jay Park's yoga-loving seniors reached accord on plans for exercise equipment geared to adults.
Fairway and NYPD Kick Halal Man to the Curb

Upper East Side

December 16, 2011

Fairway and NYPD Kick Halal Man to the Curb

Moustafa Eissawy sold halal meals on East 86th Street for years without incident, until Fairway arrived.
New Tavern on the Green Could Serve Diners in Sweatpants

Upper West Side

December 07, 2011

New Tavern on the Green Could Serve Diners in Sweatpants

Community Board 7 wants Tavern on the Green to serve all diners, even ones wearing "exercise clothes."
MTA Halts Second Avenue Subway Blasting Until Dec. 5

Upper East Side

November 23, 2011

MTA Halts Second Avenue Subway Blasting Until Dec. 5

The MTA is halting blasting for the Second Avenue subway project near East 72nd Street until Dec. 5.
Tavern on the Green Spat Pits Upper East Siders Against Upper West Siders

Upper West Side

November 22, 2011

Tavern on the Green Spat Pits Upper East Siders Against Upper West Siders

In a stark contrast to their Upper East Side counterparts, members of Community Board 7 said Monday they liked the idea of affordable, casual dining at Tavern on the Green.
Residents Push to Enforce Little Known Bike Delivery Laws

Upper East Side

November 18, 2011

Residents Push to Enforce Little Known Bike Delivery Laws

A licensing system for commercial cyclists has been on the books since 1984, though few seem to know about it.
Dust and Odors From 2nd Ave. Subway Project Worry Residents

Upper East Side

November 11, 2011

Dust and Odors From 2nd Ave. Subway Project Worry Residents

As Upper East Siders have complained about more dust and odors clogging the air lately, MTA officials said they are trying to control the problem.
Yoga-Loving Seniors Reject Exercise Equipment for the Elderly

Upper East Side

November 08, 2011

Yoga-Loving Seniors Reject Exercise Equipment for the Elderly

A fight has been brewing at John Jay Park, pitting seniors who take yoga classes against those hoping to get outdoor exercise equipment geared to older adults.
Neighborhoods Start Wheels Turning on Bike Share Station Locations

Upper East Side

November 03, 2011

Neighborhoods Start Wheels Turning on Bike Share Station Locations

DOT officials are starting to accept community input on where to put the city's new bike share stations, with more than 8,000 suggestions online so far.
UES Community Board Wants Stricter Rules for Street Vendors

Upper East Side

October 25, 2011

UES Community Board Wants Stricter Rules for Street Vendors

Limiting the number of street vendors per block or requiring design guidelines for carts and trucks are among ideas being floated by CB 8 in tackling the growing number of street vendors.
Nello Tussles With Community Board Over Sidewalk Cafe

Upper East Side

October 20, 2011

Nello Tussles With Community Board Over Sidewalk Cafe

After Community Board 8 voted to take away Nello's sidewalk cafe license, Nello Balan vowed to get it back for the Madison Avenue celeb magnet.
UES Community Board Reverses Gears on Bike Licensing Plan

Upper East Side

October 20, 2011

UES Community Board Reverses Gears on Bike Licensing Plan

A proposal from Community Board 8's transportation committee requiring cyclists to be licensed was voted down during Wednesday’s full board meeting.
Parents Clamor for Middle School, But Clash Over Type

Upper East Side

October 13, 2011

Parents Clamor for Middle School, But Clash Over Type

Upper East Side parents want a new middle school, but debate rages over whether it should be for gifted and talented children or general education.

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