https://www.ourtownny.com/news/elder-assault-on-ues-subway-in-harlem-soul-food-restaurant-HF6061292 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-26T22:42:25-04:00 Elder Assault: on UES Subway, in Harlem Soul Food Restaurant https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/elder-assault-on-subway-in-harlem-sou_4-10954051_20260726232715.jpg Wanted for Elder Assault: on UES subway (left), in Harlem soul food restaurant. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/uws-stabbing-attacker-charged-with-attempted-murder-as-hate-crime-LL6058379 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-27T12:00:58-04:00 UWS Stabbing Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder as Hate Crime https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/attacker-image-ap26205767662230_4-10955783_20260727114549.jpg Raul Morales was charged with two counts of attempted murder as a hate crime, among other charges, on July 24. The 51-year-old man allegedly stabbed two people on the Upper West Side on July 23. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/hate-crime-image-img-6057-jpeg-10953394-10953394_4-10953394_20260724181643.jpg City Councilmember Gale Brewer condemned the attacks at a gathering outside The Jewish Center on July 24. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/hate-crime-image-img-6031-preview_4-10953805_20260724181645.jpg Attorney General Letitia James was also in attendance. “It’s really critically important that individuals understand that antisemitic acts have been growing in the City of New York,” she said. “Also, acts against the Asian community have also been on the increase.” https://www.ourtownny.com/news/riverside-park-goats-return-to-wage-war-against-invasive-plants-CE6060271 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-27T13:20:14-04:00 Riverside Park Goats Return to Wage War Against Invasive Plants https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/riverside-park-goats-return_4-10955980_20260727122618.jpg Riverside Park Goats return to pose with Gale Brewer and Shaun Abreu. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/riverside-par-goats-return-birnbaum_4-10956077_20260727123950.jpg Riverside Park goats return, with Merritt Birnbaum in a Gotham hat and t-shirt. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/riverside-park-goats-return-with-kids_4-10955998_20260727122618.jpg Riverside Park goats return to wage war against invasive plants. Go goats! https://www.ourtownny.com/sponsored-content/fast-paced-slot-themes-and-their-appeal-to-modern-players-LA6064827 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-27T13:56:58-04:00 Fast-Paced Slot Themes and Their Appeal to Modern Players https://www.ourtownny.com/news/st-mark-s-church-looks-to-air-rights-real-estate-to-preserve-future-BD6063928 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-27T15:12:26-04:00 St. Mark’s Church Looks to Air Rights Real Estate to Preserve Future https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-front-facade-png-10956150-10956150_4-10956150_20260727151239.png St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, one of New York City’s oldest churches, on East 10th Street in the East Village. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a continuing maintenance program that will allow the church to pursue a transfer of development rights to help fund long-term preservation. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-east-village-community_4-10956162_20260727151249.jpg Visitors gather outside St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery on a Sunday. Church leaders say proceeds from a proposed transfer of development rights will help preserve the historic landmark while supporting its community programs. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-garden-parish-hall-png-109_4-10956165_20260727151251.png The garden and parish hall at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. The church campus hosts arts organizations, community programs and services for neighborhood residents. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/imst-marks-church-historic-photo_4-10956169_20260727151254.png Historic view of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. Founded in 1799, the church is one of New York City’s oldest religious landmarks. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-aerial-view_4-10956182_20260727151255.png Aerial view of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery and its surrounding churchyard in the East Village. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-restoration-plan_4-10956196_20260727125656.png A preservation assessment prepared for the Landmarks Preservation Commission identifies restoration work planned for St. Mark’s Church, including masonry repairs, replacement of deteriorated windows and repairs to the bell tower louvers. https://www.ourtownny.com/home/east-side-democratic-club-social-meet-the-judges-AA6064244 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-27T19:56:47-04:00 East Side Democratic Club Social, & Meet the Judges https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/east-side-political-club-happenings-d_4-10956210_20260727130645.jpg The East Side Lexington Democrats recently convened at Dorrian’s Red Hand. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/schneps-media-union-wins-vote-bargaining-begins-AL6049398 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-28T11:20:08-04:00 Schneps Media Union Wins Vote: Bargaining Begins https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/vote-image-unnamed-25_4-10955836_20260727135413.jpg Members of the union pose after a victory to unionize with IAPE Local 1096 of the NewsGuild. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/union-image-55285004503-dcae3ecc96-c-3-1_4-10942908_20260727135414.jpg City Council speaker Julie Menin (first row center) hosted journalists seeking to unionize Schneps Media at a rally at City Hall as the unionization drive kicked off earlier this year. https://www.ourtownny.com/features/senior-living-guide/planning-to-fly-as-airlines-cut-back-food-you-might-want-to-pack-your-own-picnic-GA6057910 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-28T11:38:34-04:00 Planning to Fly? As Airlines Cut Back Food, You Might Want to Pack Your Own Picnic https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/bigstock-passenger-eating-airline-mea_4-10952792_20260728113835.jpg https://www.ourtownny.com/features/senior-living-guide-2026-GY6067338 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-28T11:45:37-04:00 Senior Living Guide 2026 https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/pexels-lucas-porras-1937324539-298260_4-10958470_20260728114321.jpg https://www.ourtownny.com/news/talking-tal-bagels-blues-health-dept-c-grade-shutters-shop-FL6058502 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-28T12:39:42-04:00 Talking Tal Bagels Blues: Health Dept. “C” Grade Shutters Shop https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-24-at-4-56-45-pm_4-10953524_20260724172032.png A bagel shop on Broadway has been shuttered by the NYC Health and Mental Hygiene Department, after inspectors found conditions that reportedly included pest and sewage contamination. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-24-at-5-33-40-pm_4-10953799_20260724174105.png The UWS bagel store no longer belongs to the original Tal Bagels chain, with the founder clarifying that the numerous stores he still oversees—such as one on Lexington Ave. (above)—boast better health ratings. https://www.ourtownny.com/city-arts/harlem-meer-performance-festival-returns-to-central-park-EL6058457 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-07-28T15:39:48-04:00 Harlem Meer Performance Festival Returns to Central Park https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/harlem-meer-performance-festival_4-10953579_20260724151515.jpg The Harlem Meer Performance Festival in 2025. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/stormymcnair-1_4-10953726_20260724161858.jpg Stormy McNair smiling at the camera with an empty Central Park Conservancy branded parade float in the background.She grew up in Harlem and calls the northern end of the park her home neighborhood. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/harlem-meer-performance-festival-3_4-10953077_20260724151511.jpg Hundreds flocked to one of the performances at the 2025 Harlem Meer Performance Festival. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/harlem-meer-performance-festival-2_4-10953582_20260724151517.jpg Attendees dance together at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival in 2025.