https://www.ourtownny.com/home/ny-archbishop-recovering-from-eye-surgery-IE6024138 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T11:07:06-04:00 NY Archbishop Recovering From Eye Surgery https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-13-at-11-02-58-am_4-10914740_20260713110431.png Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of New York, is currently recovering from a surgery to take care of a detached retina in his left eye, which he was diagnosed with after returning from a recent pilgrimage to Rome (photo above). https://www.ourtownny.com/voices/labor-unions-blame-ignored-safety-warnings-before-near-collapse-LA6013184 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T11:23:27-04:00 Labor Unions Blame Ignored Safety Warnings Before Near-Collapse https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02745_4-10906928_20260713104900.jpg Anthony Williamson, Local 79 spokesperson, leading a chant on July 9, blasting the non-union developers behind the troubled building. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/img-2019_4-10906931_20260709134150.jpg Shorings and multiple support beams were installed next to one of the two buckled columns by July 8. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02691_4-10906934_20260709134151.jpg Two labor union organizers taking questions during rally on July 9, include Billy Irwin (left) and Mike Batter (right). https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a4901_4-10906937_20260709134153.jpg A construction crew arrives at the old Pfizer HQ with new support beams. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a4977_4-10906952_20260709134516.jpg The Carpenters Union parked a box truck with LED signs outside the rally with messages reading “Crime Scene” and other provocative statements. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02738_4-10906940_20260709134156.jpg A dozen supporters and spokesmen for NY laborer unions showed up Wednesday, July 9th, expressing frustration with the contractors and building owner. https://www.ourtownny.com/city-arts/kira-marie-britt-is-a-selfless-swiss-army-artist-IB6012813 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T12:46:56-04:00 Kira Marie Britt Is A Selfless Swiss Army Artist https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/kira-marie-britt-swiss-army-artist_4-10901259_20260708162231.jpg Swiss Army Artist Kira Marie Britt is pictured here. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/swiss-army-artist_4-10901323_20260708162659.jpg Swiss Army Artist’s key chains feature fan art such as this picture of Calcifer from “Howl’s Moving Castle.” https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/kira-marie-britt-selfless-swiss-army_4-10908700_20260709154655.jpg Kira Marie Britt is pictured here at one of her artist markets. https://www.ourtownny.com/home/manhattanhenge-draws-big-crowds-even-in-haze-AF6025266 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T13:21:51-04:00 Manhattanhenge Draws Big Crowds Even in Haze https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a5719_4-10915864_20260713140106.jpg The spectacle brings together people from all over the city and all over the world, all aiming to strike the perfect picture of the striking sunset. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a5716_4-10915867_20260713140108.jpg Vantage point of the Manhattanhenge from 23rd Street and Broadway. The biannual event occurred earlier this year on May 28 and May 29, and again on July 11 and July 12. But the sun won’t align with Manhattan cross streets again until May 2027. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a5697_4-10915865_20260713140110.jpg Reaching for the sky to snap the perfect photo of Manhattanhenge on July 12. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3e0a5727_4-10915866_20260713140112.jpg Spectators blocked East 23rd Street and Fifth Ave. right around the peak viewing time at 8:21 p.m., in a bid to get a center of the road glimpse of the setting sun. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/latin-jazz-hero-eddie-palmieri-honored-with-street-naming-EB6021879 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T14:25:31-04:00 Latin Jazz Hero Eddie Palmieri Honored With Street Naming https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/latin-jazz-hero-eddie-palmieri-honore_4-10913094_20260713013649.jpg Latin Jazz hero Eddie Palmieri honored with street naming at East 112th Street and Park Avenue. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/latin-jazz-legend-eddie-palmieri-hono_4-10913097_20260713014239.jpg Latin Jazz hero Eddie Palmieri honored with street naming at East 112th Street and Park Avenue. https://www.ourtownny.com/voices/two-more-buildings-on-ues-are-quietly-being-offered-for-sale-JD6005083 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T14:30:31-04:00 Two More Buildings on UES are Quietly Being Offered for Sale https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/341-343-east-65th-street_4-10893584_20260709184620.jpg The two adjoining houses at 341-343 East 65th Street are said to seeking a new owner and Cushman & Wakefield is handling the sale. https://www.ourtownny.com/home/return-of-outdoor-summer-movies-bryant-park-and-beyond-NF6025791 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T15:15:16-04:00 Return of Outdoor Summer Movies: Bryant Park and Beyond https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3-00-24-pm_4-10916396_20260713150400.png Summer movie nights have returned to the parks of NYC, with Bryant Park opening its lawn July 13 for a screening of “Wayne’s World.” https://www.ourtownny.com/news/archbishop-of-ny-receives-texas-goodie-basket-following-nba-wager-FH6009227 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T15:55:58-04:00 Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-07-at-2-11-29-pm_4-10898058_20260707141509.png After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-07-at-2-15-31-pm_4-10898112_20260707141857.png Gustavo García-Siller, archbishop of San Antonio, and Hicks had made the wager ahead of the start of the NBA Championship finals and rooted fervently for their teams throughout the series. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/mamdani-s-first-parents-night-out-program-fills-up-in-hours-BF6025223 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-13T17:06:16-04:00 Mamdani’s First Parents’ Night Out Program Fills Up in Hours https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/parents-night-out-jpg-10915396-10915396_4-10915396_20260713165029.jpg The first-of-its-kind Parents’ Night Out program which aims to provide children from six to 13 years-old with a range of supervised activities at its debut on Aug. 16, quickly filled up all available slots on the first day of registration. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/neighborhood-passport-sends-world-cup-visitors-residents-around-city-YB5982890 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T11:06:07-04:00 Neighborhood Passport Sends World Cup Visitors, Residents Around City https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/nyc-passport_4-10871105_20260626134620.jpg New Yorkers and visitors to the city will be able to collect 12 unique stamps commemorating the city’s neighborhood diversity throughout the FIFA World Cup. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/stamps-passport_4-10871320_20260626134620.webp The 12 stamps for the neighborhood passport were designed by NYC-based artists, all with global roots, and aim to demonstrate the richness of NYC’s culture. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/the-knicks-win-jubilation-disorder-follows-nba-finals-LJ5946973 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T11:07:50-04:00 The Knicks Win!! Jubilation & Disorder Follows NBA Finals https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/img-8006_4-10828906_20260615172952.jpg One fan in Times Square climbs atop a street lights while celebrating. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/school-bus-on-fire_4-10829638_20260615173532.png A school bus was set on fire by fans celebrating the Knicks victory of the San Antonio Spurs on June 13. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/img-3902_4-10829465_20260615172952.jpg Drivers and passengers got in on the celebrations, honking and dancing out of an SUV sunroof near Madison Square Garden on June 13. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/img-3901_4-10829468_20260615165223.jpg Fans sprayed graffiti on a metal storefront gate near Times Square during the Knicks victory celebration. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/knicks-claim-iron-throne-ahead-of-tv-season-premiere-LF5968287 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T11:09:02-04:00 Knicks Claim Iron Throne Ahead of TV Season Premiere https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/knicks-iron-throne_4-10853362_20260622132237.jpg The Knicks edition of the Iron Throne featured House Targaryen’s banner in Knicks’ signature blue and orange, celebrating their NBA Championship win. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/union-says-central-park-carriage-horse-died-after-eating-toxic-plant-YL5951607 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T15:35:45-04:00 Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/unknown-1-4-10810652-20260610172423_4-10832366_20260616171948.webp 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. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/a-trojan-horse-statue-arrives-at-the-gates-of-lincoln-square-AB6030299 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T16:28:14-04:00 A Trojan Horse Statue Arrives at the Gates of Lincoln Square https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/f2dd5e97-0377-4e06-8ee4-6788f9097425_4-10919195_20260714161128.jpg A 36-foot tall trojan horse statue emerged outside of the AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater, commemorating the July 14 premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/a7ab3c99-ed07-40ce-8d70-ba5d84915e48_4-10919196_20260714161129.jpg The premiere’s set-up spanned two blocks and included two different red carpet areas, waiting for the stars of the movie to walk across. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/4f9189b6-5e8c-4e77-a723-775510d720c7_4-10919197_20260714161129.jpg The NY premiere is not the horse’s first rodeo. According to Variety, the horse has traveled across the country, being disassembled into five parts between stops. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/742f1da2-1de5-421a-ba88-482b5ebd7caa_4-10919198_20260714161130.jpg The horse is meant to be an exact replica of the movie’s wooden version, which is a triumph in Odysseus’, the movie’s main character, journey. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/cb29e613-a037-4f5d-b357-1e0603fffa52_4-10919200_20260714161131.jpg Fans lined up in the morning leading up to the July 14 premiere, with some able to secure tickets through an online lottery. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/karen-s-quirky-new-york-dines-in-style-at-philippe-chow-FB6030654 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T17:28:52-04:00 Karen’s Quirky New York Dines in Style at Philippe Chow https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/1-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-2026_4-10919512_20260714175423.jpg Karen Rempel plays with Philippe Chow’s panda. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/2-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-2026_4-10919516_20260714175423.jpg Philippe Chow’s swanky Downtown location at 355 West 16th Street. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919517_20260714175423.jpg Karen Rempel and fashion designer Andrea Thurlow are happy diners. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/4-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919518_20260714175424.jpg Philippe Chow’s dumpling sampler. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/5-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919519_20260714175424.jpg Philippe Chow’s signature lychee martini. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/6-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919520_20260714175424.jpg Philippe Chow’s stick-to-your-ribs. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/7-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919521_20260714175425.jpg Philippe Chow’s dishes delight every diner. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/8-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919522_20260714175425.jpg Philippe Chow’s server torches dessert at tableside. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/9-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-202_4-10919523_20260714175425.jpg Philippe Chow’s beignet dessert after the flames are over—as delicious as it is spectacular. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/10-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-20_4-10919524_20260714175426.jpg Philippe Chow’s playful pandas adorn every table. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/11-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-20_4-10919525_20260714175426.jpg Karen Rempel with Philippe Chow panda and passerby. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/12-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-20_4-10919526_20260714175426.jpg Philippe Chow Downtown’s magical entrance. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/13-karen-s-quirky-new-york-july-20_4-10919527_20260714175427.jpg Philippe Chow Downtown’s serene guardian. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/murder-former-super-sentenced-up-to-life-uws-grandmother-EB6030745 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T20:14:02-04:00 Former Super Sentenced Up To Life for Murder of UWS Grandmother https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/former-super_4-10919645_20260714201217.webp The murder happened at 126 W. 83 St., where 74-year-old Maria Hernandez lived. Lashawn Mackey had been a temporary super for the building several months before being arrested for Hernandez’s murder. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/rip-mushroom-head-dot-phasing-out-bike-rider-stencil-XB6030563 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-14T21:08:35-04:00 RIP Mushroom Head: DOT Phasing Out Bike Rider Stencil https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/milimg-5861-5746271-10919342-20260714_4-10919342_20260714212707.png Helmeted stick figure rider marking at W 36th St. and 8th Ave. (left); The newer stencil with a bicycle but no rider at W 35th St. and 6th Ave. (right). https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-14-at-5-17-26-pm_4-10919502_20260714212709.png Depiction of “barrel jumper” symbol from 2000 MUTCD.