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. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) One Block of Esplanade Reopens at E. 71st Street A small portion of a long-shuttered stretch of the East River Esplanade has finally reopened to the public, providing a tiny... News 21 Jun 2026 | 04:19
