https://www.ourtownny.com/news/two-ny-teens-to-sing-it-out-at-jimmy-awards-DN5953498 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-17T14:07:57-04:00 Two NY Teens to Sing it Out at Jimmy Awards https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/2026-outstanding-performer-winners-e_4-10834185_20260617131613.jpg Emersyn Hunt (left) and Jacob Solomon (right) will represent Greater NY at the annual Jimmy Awards June 22 after winning Outstanding Performer at the 2026 Roger Rees Awards in May. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/juneteenth-takes-manhattan-it-s-a-celebration-sure-enough-EK5950521 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-17T17:24:33-04:00 Juneteenth Takes Manhattan: It’s a Celebration, Sure Enough! https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/juneteenth-takes-manhattan-celebratio_4-10832884_20260617095006.jpg Juneteenth takes Manhattan in a 4 Mile Central Park run every year. Inset in the left hand corner is a poster from a long ago Juneteenth party in California. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/juneteenth-in-manhattan-celebration-b_4-10836000_20260617171421.jpg Juneteenth takes Manhattan on a pony ride guided by the Federation of Black Cowboys at Rockfeller Park, Battery Park City. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/juneteenth-takes-manhattan-celebratio_4-10836015_20260617172424.jpg Junteenth takes Manhattan on Saturday June 20 also, with a parade and street fair in Harlem. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/89-unit-first-avenue-tower-housing-loss-HG5954229 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T12:37:36-04:00 First Avenue Tower Rises in Lenox Hill, Draws Local Ire https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-1482first-ave-rendering_4-10836081_20260618130954.jpg A new residential/commerical tower being erected by Alchemy-ABR developers is now expected to reach 30 stories, according to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://alchemy-properties.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9.25.25_NewYorkYIMBY.pdf">Newyorkyimby.</a> The original plans filed with the Building Department had reportedly called for 28 stories. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-first-avenue-construction-pedestria_4-10835438_20260618130955.jpg Pedestrians navigate temporary walkways and barriers surrounding the construction site at 1482-1484 First Ave. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-construction-impact-on-taroo-store_4-10835435_20260618130958.jpg Customers browse outside Taroo, a clothing retailer, beneath a sidewalk shed erected alongside the neighboring tower construction project on First Avenue and East 77th St. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-upper-east-side-tower-crane_4-10835497_20260618131001.png A newly installed tower crane looms above neighboring buildings at the site of the future 30-story residential tower at 1482-1484 First Ave. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-first-avenue-tower-construction_4-10835444_20260618131005.png Construction workers assemble steel framework at the 1482-1484 First Ave. development site. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-first-avenue-tower-crane_4-10835432_20260618131009.png Workers and equipment surround the installation of a tower crane at First Avenue and East 77th Street for the future 89-unit residential development. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-development-next-to-taroo-boutique_4-10835361_20260618131013.png The mixed use residential/commercial tower on two co-joined building at 1482-1484 First Ave. replaces a low rise, four story residential apartment building and a professional medical office. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tower-1482-1484-google-street-view-before_4-10836084_20260618131016.jpg The photo shows the two buildings on East 77th and First Ave. before they were demolished to make way for the construction of the 30 story tower now underway. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/e-70s-stretch-of-east-river-esplanade-reopens-one-block-AG5954741 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T17:07:10-04:00 E. 70s Stretch of East River Esplanade Reopens One Block https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tempimage53id5q_4-10835994_20260618170713.jpg A small portion of a long-shuttered stretch of the East River Esplanade in the East 70s has been reopened, representing slight progress in an endless hospital construction saga. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tempimageawgig5_4-10836012_20260618170715.jpg The closure has been reportedly necessitated by the construction of Kellen Tower (above), an expansion of the Hospital for Special Surgery that opened in March after five years of development. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/tempimage2s5db2_4-10836003_20260618170717.jpg The opening at E. 71st St. has come with a new and improved ramp, which advocates have clamored for. https://www.ourtownny.com/voices/who-is-the-greatest-new-york-knicks-player-of-all-time-MJ5957925 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T17:13:58-04:00 Who is the Greatest New York Knicks Player of All Time? https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/who-is-greatest-knick-brunson-frazier_4-10845098_20260618171336.jpg Who is the greatest Knick of all? Some say Jalen Brunson others Walt “Clyde” Frazier. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/local-dog-lovers-petition-for-stronger-backyard-breeding-enforcement-DG5954335 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T18:05:38-04:00 Local Dog Lovers Petition for Stronger Backyard Breeding Enforcement https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/bite-backyard-breeders_4-10835376_20260617162249.jpg Dog lovers in NYC have started circulating a petition which calls for a direct tip line to report backyard breeding and which seeks higher penalties for offenders. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/petition-urges-faster-mental-health-intervention-under-kendra-s-law-EG5954042 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T18:28:23-04:00 Petition Urges Faster Mental Health Intervention Under Kendra’s Law https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-1-51-47-pm_4-10834918_20260617141947.png The approximate corner where Rozencwaig said his wife was assaulted on the Upper East Side. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/teen-killed-when-horse-carriage-overturns-in-central-park-GH5955109 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T19:28:26-04:00 Teen Killed When Horse Carriage Overturns in Central Park https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/passersby-grab-horse_4-10845312_20260618174356.jpg A teen died after he was tossed from a horse drawn carriage that overturned in Central Park shortly after 2:45 p.m. on June 17. A passerby appeared to finally grab the runaway horse as bystanders rushed to help. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/carriage-collision-in-central-park_4-10845257_20260618173714.jpg The runaway carriage appeared to hit the wheel of another carriage, forcing it to overturn. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/carriage-on-two-wheels_4-10836100_20260618155804.jpg Video shows the carriage teetering on two wheels after the horse bolted after its driver disembarked to take a photo of tourists. A teen from India died from traumatic head injuries when he thrown from the carriage. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/kids-sized-festivities-draws-big-crowd-to-celebrate-knicks-at-children-s-museum-AG5954882 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-18T23:22:38-04:00 Kids-Sized Festivities Draws Big Crowd to Celebrate Knicks at Children’s Museum https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-10-02-pm_4-10836023_20260617231416.png Children, parents, and caregivers gather outside the Children’s Museum of Manhattan to celebrate the Knicks win with music, crafts, and other activities. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-10-16-pm_4-10836113_20260617231438.png Strollers are the primary mode of transport for many of the youngest Knicks fans. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-13-12-pm_4-10836111_20260617231423.png It was wall-to-wall fans at a block party outside the Children’s Museum of Manhattan on June 17, celebrating the Knicks championship a day before the big parade at the Canyon of Heroes downtown. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-10-07-pm_4-10836112_20260617231431.png A packed West 83rd Street, even featuring a canine Brunson jersey! https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-10-42-pm_4-10836114_20260617231443.png One of the festivities’ many offerings was a raffle, promising a life-size Knicks cut out and CMOM membership to the lucky winner. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-17-at-11-10-36-pm_4-10836116_20260617231454.png The Knicks’ youngest fans and their families danced and sang to Uncommon Schools’ drumline and the classic New York songs. https://www.ourtownny.com/voices/real-estate-intrigues-on-the-ues-AI5956323 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-19T10:44:49-04:00 Real Estate Intrigues on the UES https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/163-167-e-87th-st_4-10840627_20260618132530.jpg Some are wondering about the fate of three pre-war residential buildings located at 163-167 E. 87th St. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/judge-christopher-chin_4-10849406_20260619123754.jpg Judge Christopher Chin, now an acting NY County Supreme Court Justice, is jockeying for one of the three open seats on that court in November. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/nypd-issues-world-cup-sex-trafficking-alert-increases-monitoring-GI5956239 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-19T11:59:02-04:00 NYPD Issues World Cup Sex Trafficking Alert, Increases Monitoring https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-18-at-2-38-44-pm_4-10840609_20260618144031.png NYPD officials announced that they will be on increased alert against sex trafficking in NYC due to World Cup tourism and told residents and visitors to be wary of warning signs. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/fire-breaks-out-on-broadway-rooftop-no-injuries-AN5960046 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-19T13:39:22-04:00 Fire Breaks Out on Broadway Rooftop, No Injuries https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-12-20-19-pm_4-10849335_20260619122841.png A fire on the roof of 366 Broadway blazing on the morning of June 19, visible to passerby and nearby buildfing occupants. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-12-20-10-pm_4-10849341_20260619122844.png According to the FDNY, 38 fire and EMS personnel were dispatched. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-12-20-26-pm_4-10849344_20260619122846.png The cause of the 366 Broadway fire, which according to footage seemed to entail flames over six feet, remains unclear. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11-59-35-am_4-10849347_20260619122849.png Firetrucks and police cars lined the street at approximately 10 a.m. after the fire was called in. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11-59-43-am_4-10849350_20260619122852.png Firetrucks and police cars lined the street at approximately 10 a.m. after the fire was called in. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-19-at-11-59-49-am_4-10849353_20260619122858.png Firetrucks and police cars lined the street at approximately 10 a.m. after the fire was called in.