Press Room
Pix11: East River path in Manhattan faces detour
A detour redirects pedestrians and cyclists when they arrive at an area between East 71st and 78th streets. People have to travel seven blocks on York Avenue. It has been in place for about four years.
Our Town: Petition to Unblock East River Esplanade Gains Signatures
As a large swath of the East Side greenway—71st Street to 79th Street—remains closed, local residents are demanding a fix. Inadequate lighting at night is another complaint.
Fall Events Along the East River
This fall, join Friends of the East River Esplanade for a series of engaging events on the water. Fall programming includes bird walks with the NYC Bird Alliance, free yoga classes at Andrew Haswell Green Park, fishing with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and more family-friendly events.
UES Residents Still Angry Over Blockages as City Moves on East River Greenway Expansion
The East River Esplanade is currently blocked at E. 71st St., due to a years long construction project underway by the Hospital of Special Surgeries.
Hot Salsa Band and Free Ice Cream Draw over 700 People to East River Waterfront Party
Friends of the East River Esplanade hosted a fun event with free ice cream, kids craft activities and live salsa music for people of all ages by the East River Waterfront at 60th Street at Andrew Haswell Park on June 1, 2024.
City Unveils Design for Long-Decrepit East Harlem Greenway
Nearly two dozen blocks of crumbling greenway along the Harlem River are slated for a revamp in 2025.
East River Greenway improvements planned for uptown
A popular New York City parkland is falling to pieces and improvements are on the way.
The East River Greenway Esplanade stretches from the east side to connect with the Harlem River and into Upper Manhattan. A new phase of the project to rehabilitate and create parts of the path is moving ahead.
Patch: All-Female Salsa Band To Perform Twilight Show On UES Esplanade
Lulada Club will perform a concert under the stars on Aug. 10 at Andrew Haswell Park.
Fox 5: Mural stolen from East River Esplanade
Community artist Carmen Paulino is devastated after finding out her 27-panel crochet mural was stolen.
Patch: Long-Awaited Harlem Waterfront Repairs Start In 2024, City Says
The $294 million project to fix East Harlem's crumbling waterfront and rebuild Pier 107 is advancing — but a "gap" is concerning residents.