A man with a gun was killed Thursday in a shootout with police in Manhattan after he pointed his weapon at a man in an apartment building elevator and a deli worker and threatened to shoot up a hospital, police said.
New York Police Department officers took the man to a hospital in a police vehicle and he was pronounced dead, Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera told reporters. Police officers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
The man was in an elevator in a residential building on the Upper East Side around 7 p.m. when spoke to another man and then pulled out a firearm and pointed it at him, police said.
Police said the man then went to a nearby deli, pointed a gun at a worker behind the counter and told him to call 911, saying he was going to a hospital to shoot it up.
Shortly after, the man briefly entered Mount Sinai Medical Center before leaving and placing a firearm on the ground, police said. He then went back inside, where he told a police officer working a paid security job that he had a gun, police said.
When the officer tried to escort him out, they struggled, the man retrieved his gun and the officer called for backup, police said.
The man then walked down the street and encountered police officers in vehicles. Rivera said the man immediately fired his gun at the officers when they got out of their vehicles.
The officers returned fire and hit him, he said.
“Every day, our officers put on their uniforms and they encounter dangerous situations across this city. But it’s another kind of danger when someone goes into a deli and hospital with a gun and opens fire directly at the NYPD,” Rivera said.
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — A woman from the Upper East Side plans to swim the English Channel in her final quest to achieve the triple crown of swimming.
At 47 years old, Fleur Sohtz’s secret to long distance, open water swimming is eating… lots of eating, while swimming.
“Every 30 minutes, they are throwing off the boat to me what’s called the feed,” said Sohtz, who is a long-distance swimmer. “It’s a bottle, where I’ll have electrolytes and then I’ll have gels wrapped around it. And for this swim, where the water’s a little colder, I’ll have a container with normally cakes or cookies inside of that.”
She will have her cake and eat it too while swimming across the English Channel. Her team will throw it to her in plastic containers. Every 30 minutes, she will have 30 seconds to wolf it down and then keep on kicking.
“It’s very funny, but you know, you get the sugar rush,” Sohtz said.
Sohtz is a life-long New Yorker and swimmer.
In 2021, she cruised around Manhattan in eight hours and 30 minutes, freestyle, except under the bridges, when she flipped on her back to enjoy the view.
“I raced in pools when I was younger. Now, this is all about getting to see different places and bringing a really positive message to New York and beyond about swimming,” Sohtz said.
Two years later, she swam the Catalina Channel in the Pacific.
Now, she’s about to tackle the English Channel. She’s in England currently waiting for her time slot.
If successful, Eyewitness News is told she will be the first New Yorker to complete the triple crown of open water swimming.
“I love the freedom of it. I think when you dive into water, you escape everything,” she said. “You become very much just you and yourself and the movement of the water. It’s a really freeing place to be.”
Sohtz hopes to raise $50,000 in this trifecta for Asphalt Green where she trains, so more children can discover the magic of mastering the water.
“I love this sport. It’s given me everything,” Sohtz said. “If every kid in New York could have that, or every adult in New York could have that, how many doors would it open?”
If you’d like to support Sohtz, you can donate online.
The fundraiser helps support Asphalt Green’s AGUA scholarships and inclusive swim programming for neurodivergent kids.
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NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police said officers were sent to the scene after an assault was reported. When officers arrived, police say they found a 20-year-old man suffering from facial injuries and a 70-year-old man who had head pain. Both victims were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the former governor said the two were attacked while “taking a walk around the block near their home by some individuals that had a previous interaction with his stepson.”
The spokesperson said that they were injured “but were able to fight off their attackers.”
Both were taken to Cornell Hospital “as a precaution,” he added.
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The 70-year-old Paterson, a Democrat, served as governor from 2008 to 2010, stepping into the post after the resignation of Eliot Spitzer following his prostitution scandal. He made history at the time as the state’s first-ever Black and legally blind governor.
Two men were shot on the Upper East Side Sunday afternoon not far from a migrant shelter, the third shooting of its kind in as many weeks, authorities said.
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Two men were shot on the Upper East Side Sunday afternoon not far from a migrant shelter, the third shooting of its kind in as many weeks, authorities said.
According to police sources, cops from the 23rd Precinct rushed to East 97th Street and Third Avenue where they found two 23-year-old men sustaining gunshot wounds. One man was shot in the right arm and hip, while the other was struck in the right knee. EMS whisked both victims to Cornell Hospital, where they are expected to survive.
Two men were shot on the Upper East Side Sunday afternoon not far from a migrant shelter, the third shooting of its kind in as many weeks, authorities said.Photo by Dean Moses
Cops say the gunmen donned black ski masks and fled on foot northbound on Third Avenue.
Police on the scene reported that they are still trying to determine if the bloodshed was related to the migrant shelter or the NYCHA Washington Houses, which are located across the street from one another.
Blood could be seen smeared across the sidewalk as police cordoned off the entire block amid the investigation.
Cops investigate a shooting in the Upper East Side.Photo by Dean Moses
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Trends move quickly on TikTok, and fashion has always been cyclical. What’s old or uncool is almost always new and “in” again. Case in point: the video app’s newest tastemakers: the impeccably dressed, coiffed women of New York City’s Upper East Side. Accounts like @LadiesofMadisonAve, @ThePurseBlog, and @NYCFashionGal showcase daily looks from the sartorial set whose elevated street style is currently racking up thousands of likes, comments, and followers who praise their sartorial elegance, discreet designer baubles, and styling constraint. From outerwear to footwear choices, their aesthetic remains refined, prioritizing substance over fleeting trends and innate personal style over influence.
While a fascination with the aspirational aesthetic of the upper echelons of society is hardly new, the sudden interest from younger generations can be credited to fast fashion fatigue and the “quiet luxury” trend currently dominating social media feeds.
The look stems from haute-minimalist fall 2023 collections and impactful pop culture references that romanticize status, privilege, and inherent wealth. Think: timeless wardrobe essentials, subtle signature detailing, a muted palette, and investment pieces that serve as status symbols to those in the know—as evidenced in the buzz surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s simple-yet-covetable court wardrobe, or the understated, stealth-wealth uniform worn by the powerful Roy clan on Succession.
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While the previous examples exhibit the “less is more” approach, for the sophisticated uptown set, luxury doesn’t necessarily equate to minimalism. While their style is hardly considered muted, it speaks to the essence of the trend: functionality and quality. Their wardrobe choices are an authentic reflection of their glamorous existence that serve as the blueprint for escapism shows like Gossip Girl. They don’t have to prove their immense wealth; they simply embody it. Therefore, the approach to fashion is more expressive—prioritizing wearability, premium fabrics and fit, and mixing in distinct add-ons like family heirlooms, designer vintage finds, unexpected hues or textures, and modern touches from contemporary brands.
While their lifestyles (and closets) may be unattainable, their ability to fuse luxury and individualism is undeniable. This is probably what makes Upper East Siders so charismatic and approachable, explains Joshua Kamei, creator of the TikTok account @LadiesOfMadisonAvenue, which currently boasts nearly 60k followers. Kamei, who often interviews his subjects, typically ranging from their 40s to 80s, about their polished look of the day, notes, “These ladies understand a good investment and value practicality over price.” Their typical looks could be described as a mix of “elegance, confidence, color sensibility, proportion, glamour…and a deep-rooted relationship with their hair stylist.”
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In a recent video with over 300 comments, Kamei chats with the statuesque Elizabeth during her midday stroll. She’s returning home, after lunching with a friend at the upscale Armani Ristorante on 5th Avenue, wearing a red wool hat she purchased 40 years ago from Bergdorf Goodman, a silk Versace neck scarf, a structured fur coat, and classic Bottega Venetta woven leather gloves. Describing her sartorial choices, she explains, “I always dress for myself…[never] to please anyone else [or] worry about coordinating because I have enough things that I’ve collected in my lifetime…I always find the right thing.”
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This self-assured style ethos is common among the women Kamei interviews. He explains, “They share a sense of pride in putting themselves together in the way they want to be viewed and to show respect to the places and people they patron.” When it comes to getting dressed, the goal is “paying attention to detail that appears effortless and accessorizing masterfully.”
There is also a common theme of chic sensibility. In one of Kamei’s most popular videos, he spots one of his most popular subjects, Nadine, running errands in a sleek, reversible Prada raincoat. The black jacket is layered over a grey crewneck, cargo trousers, and chunky leather ankle boots by The Row. To personalize the utilitarian look, Nadine layered on vintage Yves Saint Laurent necklaces from her personal archive, a dainty Chanel pearl AirPods chain, and a slim Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet while carrying a hefty tan Birkin.
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Other than the subtle Prada triangle and tiny Chanel Cs, there isn’t a flashy logo in sight. Whether viewers can afford her look or not, her modern ensemble prioritizes comfort while staying true to her personal taste, which is universally appealing. Comments on the video include, “She is my favorite! So personable and stylish”, “AirPods on a Chanel chain…I LOVE her”, “The confidence on her is inspiring!”, and “I want to be Nadine when I grow up.”
For Brooklyn-based photographer Olivia Joan Galli, who has shot editorials for Architectural Digest and Vogue, wearing designer vintage pieces is a source of pride and connection to family. In the past two years, she has amassed a following of over 150k on TikTok, with fans who are enchanted by her closet of heirlooms she inherited from her grandmother, the late Joan Johnson, who co-founded the successful cosmetics company Johnson Products in 1954, which then became the first Black-owned business to be listed on the American Stock Exchange.
As an international businesswoman, Johnson boasted an impressive couture collection thanks to her penchant for timeless silhouettes, high-end fabrics, and logo-free details from her favorite labels including Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, and Givenchy. Her keen eye for versatility, range, and craftsmanship is truly a lesson in power dressing. Galli notes, “If we think about what it must have been like to be a successful Black woman in business in that era, her style reflected her stature, and she used it to portray her tone. When I wear her clothes, I try and channel that energy.”
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On TikTok, Galli documents the process of incorporating the vintage pieces into her everyday looks, and it’s evident that she shares her grandmother’s creativity and instinct for fashion. On one occasion, she layered an oversized, sequined Bob Mackie blazer over a cropped tank and jeans. On low-key days, she’ll wear her grandmother’s Chanel leather loafers and sweaters with a distressed moto jacket or a pleated Burberry skirt with an oversized Tom Ford knit and leather platform ankle boots. The pairings are unexpected, but they feel relevant and edgy—and always luxurious. Her fresh take on styling and ability to make vintage feel current has helped her rack up nearly three million likes (and counting) thus far.
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Regardless of the borough, the new crop of street style stars represents a welcome reprieve from overconsumption, the importance of preserving the past, and a celebrated return to the classics—at a certain price tag, of course.
Want to live like a member of the Roy family? As Succession’s Season 4 continues, viewers get an even deeper glimpse into the lives of the ultra-wealthy Roy family, including their homes. While it was only on screen for a few seconds, the Manhattan penthouse of Kendall Roy at the start of Episode 4 showcased his glamorous living quarters.
The living room.
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The new Waystar Royco CEO’s fictional home is on the market IRL for a cool $29 million. The triplex Manhattan penthouse is located in the swanky Upper East Side residential tower 180 East 88th Street, designed by Joe McMillan’s DDG. The 5,508-square-foot unit has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. The modern penthouse has high ceilings reaching up to 28 feet, floor-to-ceiling windows encircling each room, and a sculptural spiral staircase that connects the levels. Views stretch far across Manhattan, overlooking Central Park and the city skyline.
A terrace.
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This home is truly fit for a billionaire. The penthouse’s main and lowest level features an airy living room, dining room, and a kitchen outfitted by Molteni and C Dada with Statuario marble countertops and Gaggenau appliances. This floor also has a den that could be used as a studio, personal office, extra bedroom, or library. The second floor houses the bedrooms, including the spacious primary suite with a gas fireplace, loggia terrace overlooking Central Park, a dressing room, and a spa-like bathroom. The bathroom has travertine slabs, mosaic-accented walls and flooring, oak cabinetry, honed Bianco Grigio marble countertops, a rain shower, and cove lighting. The light herringbone floors throughout the home give it a bright, upscale feel.
The other bedrooms share a loggia terrace that overlooks the eastern cityscape and bridges. The third floor is where you can find the sprawling rooftop terrace, spanning 2,100 square feet, with panoramic city views and an extra powder room for guests. The terrace hovers 467 feet over the city and is divided into two areas. For added convenience, an elevator services all three floors.
A bathroom.
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The building has just 47 condo residences, and there’s a 24-hour doorman, concierge services, and a whopping eight floors of amenities, like a fitness studio, double-height basketball court, soccer pitch, playroom, game room, residents’ lounge with a catering kitchen, wine storage, and bike storage.
A bedroom.
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This tower is the highest residential tower north of 72nd Street on the city’s Upper East Side, making this the highest unit in this area as well. Just steps from the tower’s Carnegie Hill location is fabulous shopping and dining, though the area benefits from a safe and quiet residential location between Lexington and 3rd Avenue.
The kitchen.
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This isn’t the first time that Succession has depicted swoon-worthy real estate. Last season, the family traveled to Italy for the late Logan Roy’s ex-wife Caroline Collingwood’s wedding. There, the HBO show showcased two spectacular Italian villas, Cetinale and Villa La Cassinella. In addition to the many Hamptons and New York City properties already shown on the show, it’s likely that real estate lovers are in for a treat for the rest of this final season.
The townhouse needed significant work when Ivana Trump bought it.
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A lavish New York townhouse once owned by the late Ivana Trump is on the market for $26.5 million. Purchased for $2.5 million soon after her divorce from Donald Trump, the six-story, 8,725-square-foot home reflects Ivana’s big personality, her whimsical style and her passion for interior design with gold leaf, crystal chandeliers, pink marble and animal-print wall coverings.
Ornate double doors open onto a stately formal gallery with blood-red carpets, gilded paneling and an immense Italian crystal chandelier. A sweeping, curved marble staircase leads to the second floor entertainment level, where soaring ceilings, gilded fireplaces and a sumptuous Versailles-inspired dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the private interior courtyard hosted famous actors, luminaries from all industries and even royalty.
Red-carpeted grand staircase
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Opulent bedroom
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An old fashioned, bird cage-style elevator leads to the upper floors. The third level is devoted to the spectacular primary suite complete with a painted mural, leopard-print library, a private terrace with stunning French doors and an opulent executive office clad in leopard print complete with a gold-and-black marble fireplace.
The en-suite bathroom features pink Onyx marble with gold hardware and includes an enormous soaking tub, double sinks and mirrored vanity. Five additional bedrooms, each with its own chic style, occupy the next two floors, while a media room, second office and basement Swedish sauna round out the home’s lavish offerings.
The en-suite bathroom features pink Onyx marble with gold hardware.
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The Versailles-inspired dining room
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The limestone townhouse was built in 1879 and features a columned facade, mansard roof and one-of-a-kind, gold-and-black grilled doors. Located on a coveted block of New York’s Upper East Side between 5th and Madison Avenues, it is directly across from the former mansion of Ivana’s friend Donnatella Versace and within walking distance from Central Park, the opulent shops of Madison Avenue, world-class dining and Manhattan’s famous museums. Known for its gorgeous brownstones and upscale high-rises, the Upper East Side is one of Manhattan’s poshest neighborhoods. Other celebrities who call the area home include Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Samuel L. Jackson, Mia Farrow and Drew Barrymore, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
Ivana Trump
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Donald Trump’s first wife and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, Ivana Trump was a model, socialite, competitive skier, interior designer, fashion-and-perfume mogul and a behind-the-scenes force on many of Trump’s most important deals of the 1980s. Her marriage and subsequent divorce to the future 45th president were the subject of extensive media coverage, including interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters.
After the divorce, Ivana started her own fashion lines, wrote several books, made a cameo in the blockbuster comedy First Wives Club, competed on Celebrity Big Brother and hosted her own reality show Ivana Young Man in which she helped wealthy older women find young partners. Her final marriage, in 2008, was to an Italian model 23 years her junior. Ivana died July 14, 2022 at the age of 73 and is survived by her mother, three children and 10 grandchildren.
