City Council Speaker Julie Menin (pictured center, blue) and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura (pictured far-left) are hailing the partial reopening of the East River Esplanade which will now allow access up to East 73rd Street. ( Photo: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit) Esplanade Slowly Reopens, Now Reaches to East 73rd Street A long-closed stretch of the East River Esplanade between E. 71st Street and E. 78th Street has continued its gradual reopening,... News 09 Jul 2026 | 11:16
