78thand2nd

Quick Bits: Vasectomies, Burglaries and Spike Lee

- Uptick in vasectomies on UES: "On the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where the financial industry’s collapse has compressed many a household budget, Dr. Marc Goldstein says he has been performing more vasectomies than usual over the last five months." [NY Times]

- Apartments at Lex and 70th, and 81st and Second are hit by burglars. Items lost: a "treasure trove of jewelry," diamond earrings, a laptop and an iPod. [NY Post]

- Spike Lee is getting a six-figure check for letting Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant film their upcoming comedy, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, in his Upper East Side townhouse, formerly owned by artist Jasper Johns. [NY Mag]

 

UES CB Action This Week: Spotlight on 94th Street

Three community board 8 meetings will happen this week and it's mostly standard stuff: the always-stealth-about-the-agenda-landmarks committee is meeting on Tues and a street fair committee get together is set for Thurs. In between, on Wednesday, will be a land use and full board meeting - 94th Streeters, pay attention - and they will be reviewing a myriad of items regarding 94th Street demo, additions, renovations and more.  

Meeting details and the items to be reviewed at the land use/full board meeting after the click-thru.

Wicked Wolf Out, 2nd Ave Deli In

Back in January the owner of the Second Ave Deli said talks to move into the spot now occupied by restaurant Wicked Wolf, at First and 75th, were underway, and now it seems to be a done deal. Thanks to tipster Ken, who emailed that Wicked Wolf is definitely on the way out and the Second Ave Deli will be moving in (sorry Ken for not posting sooner!).  

There's a prior interview with the owner here, and more background here.

Gossip Girl Part 2?

Bravo is prepping a reality show tentatively titled "NYC Prep" focusing on six prep school students from the Upper East Side. The show will kick-off June 16. 

Frances Berwick, Bravo's executive vice president and general manager, said she hoped the series appeals to all ages: "No matter how old the characters are on screen, if they're relatable they'll attract an audience that spans several age groups," according to Smartbrief.com. 

The series has been filming at spots like Lilly Pulitzer.  

Sighting: UES Lingerie Jogger Guy

UES Lingerie Jogger Guy ('Elegant' Elliot Offen) was recently seen on Second Ave. in the 70s by the very alert Gia, who sent in the above pic.  If you haven't had the unique experience of an Offen UES sighting or encounter, view the below for taste of what you're missing.