2 Upper East Side 'Dark Stores' Close Amid Startup?s Implosion

Fridge No More's two UES delivery warehouses have shut down amid their company's rapid implosion ? possibly related to the war in Ukraine.

Roosevelt Island's First-Ever Hotel Opens Its Doors: See Inside

Guests can stay the night on Roosevelt Island for the first time, thanks to a new hotel built in partnership with nearby Cornell Tech.

NYC Perfumer Helps Virus Survivors Recover Sense Of Smell

Sue Phillips, who owns a perfume business on the Upper East Side, has found a new way to help others through the pandemic.

Comic Strip Live May Stay Open On UES Thanks To New Lease

Reports of the comedy club’s demise were greatly exaggerated, as a new lease means it could stay on Second Avenue for another decade.

Longtime UES Burger Joint To Be Replaced By Another: Report

The Upper East Side storefront that housed Burger Heaven for decades will soon be occupied by the chain Smashburger, according to a report.

Comic Strip Live, Famed UES Comedy Club, Is Up For Lease

The storied Second Avenue venue, which birthed many careers, has been closed for a year and faces an uncertain future.

Valor™ CEO Rick Niemi On Compounded Prescriptions

CEO Views collaborated with Rick Niemi, Valor Compounding Pharmacy’s CEO, on a piece for the Objective of Compounded Prescriptions

Upper East Side Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of Coronavirus: See Trend

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Manhattan. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Supplier?

See how well utility providers in the Upper East Side area and across NY serve local customers.

Dylan's Candy Bar's Upper East Side Flagship Slated To Close

The glitzy sweet shop's original location on Third Avenue is up for lease as the chain reportedly faces financial troubles.

The Upper East Side Businesses We Lost To The Pandemic

Upper East Side Patch is taking a look back at the beloved neighborhood cafes, restaurants and other small businesses that closed in 2020.

Williams-Sonoma To Close Upper East Side Store

The popular kitchen supply store on Madison Avenue posted signs announcing a store-closing sale after years in the neighborhood.

Chain Stores Shut Down On Upper East Side In 2020, Report Finds

Besides small businesses, the pandemic has also wiped out dozens of chain stores on the Upper East Side this year, a new report found.

Madison Avenue Condo Development Signs $100M In Contracts

The Benson has signed nearly $100 million in residence contracts in less than 60 days.

'Save Our Stores': Upper East Siders Start Campaign To Shop Local

Dismayed by a spate of recent business closures, Upper East Siders have launched a campaign to support local shops during the holidays.

Which UES Business Is Best Of 2020? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as an Upper East Side Business of the Year.

An Unlikely Arrival On The Upper East Side: A New Guitar Shop

In an unlikely moment for new businesses to emerge, two brothers' guitar obsession led them to open a new music shop on the Upper East Side.

Home Depot To Open In Former UES Bed Bath & Beyond Space

The home improvement retailer plans to take over the four-floor space on East 61st Street sometime next year, according to multiple reports.

UES Trader Joe's Set For 2021 Opening After Yearslong Move-In

The eagerly awaited supermarket is planning to move in next year under the Queensboro Bridge, the culmination of years of wrangling.

Vacancy Crisis: Empty Storefronts Blanket Upper East Side

Patch conducted a survey of vacant storefronts along a major Upper East Side avenue. Politicians are scrambling to figure out a solution.

Flying Tiger Variety Store Closing UES Shop, All US Locations

The Danish home goods and toy store Flying Tiger Copenhagen is closing all U.S. locations, including one on the Upper East Side.

Central Park Boathouse Closes, Laying Off 163 Workers

The restaurant at the Loeb Boathouse, closed since the pandemic began, will remain shuttered, according to state filings and a news report.

Storied Upper East Side Culinary Bookstore Fights To Stay Alive

Kitchen Arts & Letters was at risk of closing for good, but "astonishing" support through an online fundraiser may manage to keep it afloat.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Close Upper East Side Store: Report

The department store on 61st Street and 1st Avenue is among dozens that Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly plans to close by the end of this year.

Weekend Shopping Event Aims To Revive Madison Avenue

Stores and restaurants along Madison Avenue will offer discounts and outdoor seating as part of a campaign to welcome back customers.

Butterfield Market Opens 2nd Upper East Side Location: Photos

In a rare pandemic-era success story, the upscale grocer and Upper East Side institution opened a new neighborhood shop Wednesday.

Victorian Gardens In Central Park May Close Permanently

The summertime amusement park at Central Park's Wollman Rink said Monday it would not open this year and may need to permanently close.

UES Construction Site Workers Claim They Were Stiffed On Wages

Union and non-union workers held a rally to protest wage theft at job sites on the Upper East Side and in Queens.

Lawmaker Proposes Permanent Outdoor Dining Expansion

City Councilmember Keith Powers wants to preserve outdoor dining reforms when Coronavirus is no longer a concern.

UES Community Board Backs New Madison Ave Hermès Flagship

The luxury retailer plans to open a new store in a historic bank building on Madison Avenue.

These UES Restaurants Are Open For Outdoor Dining: Map

A new map lets New Yorkers see restaurants open for outdoor dining in their neighborhood. The dining program will expand this week.

Oren's Daily Roast Closes UES Location After 34 Years

The New York City-based coffee shop is closing its First Avenue and 82nd Street location.

Target To Open In Former UES Barnes & Noble Space: Report

Target secured a lease for the East 86th Street and Lexington Avenue space formerly occupied by Barnes & Noble.

Popular UES Coffee Spot Café Jax Closes, Space Up For Rent

The East 84th Street café, which was always crowded, will not reopen amid the coronavirus crisis.

Upper East Side Local Businesses During Coronavirus

Community Board 8 is trying to keep businesses and residents connected with a listing of all the open businesses.

UES Tailor Reopens In Defiance Of Social Distancing: Report

Upper East Side men's fashion boutique Peter Eliot has reopened for business amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Open or Closed? Let Local Customers On The Upper East Side Know

We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Upper East Side Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

UES Pharmacy Fined For Repeated Price Gouging, City Says

Lexington Avenue's Metro Drugs was selling face masks for as much as $200 in an attempt to take advantage of coronavirus fears.

Manhattan Grocer Implements Senior Hour Due To Coronavirus

Grocery chain Morton Williams is telling shoppers to let seniors and people with health complications use the store from 7-8 a.m.

Board Denies Rezoning For Outdoor Cafe At UES Mansion Diner

Board members warned against a "spot rezoning" that would permanently alter the corner of East 86th Street and York Avenue.

New Trader Joe's On UES Gets Green Light From City

The city landmarks commission unanimously approved Trader Joe's application to open a store in the Queensboro Bridge retail space.