Ethan Harfenist

New York

Journalist, Editor and Researcher at Freelance

Freelance reporter/editor/fact-checker based in New York

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Articles

Bill Cosby's Upper East Side Townhouse Hits Market

1 week ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

Do you have an extra $7 million? If so, you might be interested in buying Bill Cosby’s Lenox Hill home, which just hit the market despite being at the center of an ongoing foreclosure battle. Free Upper East Side News, Delivered To Your InboxOn Tuesday, Crain’s New York Business pointed out that the property at 243 East 61st Street (between Second and Third avenues) was listed for sale by the Corcoran Group.
New 34-Story Tower to Rise on East 80th Street

2 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

A 34-story residential building is set to replace a low-rise slated for demolition, according to city records. A report by Crain’s New York Business revealed that Skyline Developers, a firm established by Orin Wilf in 1999, this week filed permits with the city’s Department of Buildings to construct a new dwelling at 185 East 80th Street (between Third and Lexington avenues). Currently the site of a four-story mixed use building, Skyline wants to erect a 508-foot tower that includes 66 units.
New Sweet Shop, Shwkulata, Debuts on UES

2 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

A new dessert spot serving smoothies, shakes, crepes and other sweets had its soft-opening on the Upper East Side on Friday. Shwkulata is located at 415 East 70th Street (between York Avenue and First Avenue), a cozy space with a few counter seats by the window. A sizable chocolate fountain by the register greets customers.
Where Are the Mailboxes Going?

2 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

There’s a section of Yorkville where mailboxes seem to be disappearing, much to the bewilderment of locals. A longtime resident brought the issue up to Our Town NY after noticing two that were missing. Free Upper East Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox “After over 50 years, the mailbox at E. 88th St. & York Ave. has vanished. And so have the mailboxes in front of the E. 85th Street Post Office,” Frank Wilkinson told the website.
Extell Sues Upper East Side Restaurant for Overstaying Lease

3 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

A prolific Upper East Side developer is suing luxury Chinese restaurant Philippe Chow over claims that the business has overstayed its lease in a building that is set to be demolished.
International Wings Factory's Revival, or Just One Last Hurrah?

3 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

An Upper East Side eatery has gone from closing up shop to quite literally “winging it” in the span of a week. International Wings Factory, located at 1762 First Avenue (between 91st and 92nd streets), officially shuttered on March 25, following an announcement earlier this month by owner Deepak Ballaney. The restaurant operated only during dinner hours over its last few weeks.
Mansion Diner Expanding with Soft-Serve, Gelato Spot Next Door

4 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

The owner of the beloved Mansion Diner (1634 York Avenue at 86th Street) is opening a hybrid frozen dessert and convenience store next door within the next few months. John Philips, The Mansion’s owner and manager, told East Side Feed on Thursday that this will be the first time his family will operate the space at 501 East 86th Street (part of the same building) in decades. “We’ve had multiple tenants there for as long as I can remember.
Continued Opposition to 5G Towers Gets Attention of NY Times

4 weeks ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

While the Upper East Side’s opposition to the installation of 5G towers around the neighborhood has been in the local news for years, the tug-of-war has officially gone national with a mention in The New York Times. “Does Madison Avenue Need a 5G Tower?” appeared Monday on the paper’s website. For those unaware of the situation: More than 150 LinkNYC 5G towers have already been constructed in the city in areas that LinkNYC says require more coverage.
French Steakhouse Opens at 58th and First Avenue

1 month ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

A new French bistro called Les Vagabonds Boucherie has landed in Sutton Place. Located at 1070 First Avenue (between 58th and 59th streets), the space previously housed a popular hangout called Café Joul before its closure back in 2015. Les Vagabonds bills itself on its Instagram page as a “Parisian steakhouse.” The restaurant is being headed by Chef Edgar “Teo” Navarette of Osteria Nando and Motrya Tomycz.
"FDR Reimagined": East Side Community Board Presents Plans to Improve East River Accessibility

1 month ago | eastsidefeed.com | Ethan Harfenist

Members of the Upper East Side’s community board are supporting an initiative aimed at rethinking New York’s FDR Drive, which would make the waterfront both more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists and more environmentally sustainable.