‘The Longest Table’ Is Coming to the Upper West Side for the First Time

Mike Mishkin June 18, 2025 Events No Comments

On Thursday, June 26, West 103rd Street will transform into one communal dining experience for The Longest Table—a free, open-to-all neighborhood picnic that’s making its Upper West Side debut. Read More...

Goddard Riverside’s 2025 Good Neighbor Award Winners: Locals Making a Difference

Bobby Panza June 18, 2025 Community No Comments

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox On Monday, June 16, Goddard Riverside hosted the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards—started in 2001—to recognize individuals Read More...

Porter House Bar and Grill to Close After Nearly Two Decades

Mike Mishkin June 18, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

After 19 years of serving steaks and city views to power brokers and longtime regulars, Porter House Bar and Grill will close its doors this fall. Read More...

Biggest-Ever Joint Wedding Returns to UWS for Fourth Year

Emma Radmilovic June 18, 2025 Arts & Entertainment, Events No Comments

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox For couples who want to share their love with the world at a one-of-a-kind event, your Read More...

Gunman Gets 25-To-Life for Killing Romantic Rival

Mike Mishkin June 18, 2025 Community No Comments

A man has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison for fatally shooting a 27-year-old Virginia man near the Frederick Douglass Houses in 2022, the Read More...

Encore or Eviction? 135-Year-Old Church Moves to Remove Theater Group, Community Pushes Back

Bobby Panza June 16, 2025 Real Estate 3 Comments

It could be curtains for The Center at West Park (CWP) and the other creative companies operating within the landmarked West-Park Presbyterian Church. Read More...

Candy Store Taking Over Lingerie Space: Signage Up for Lil Sweet Treat

Bobby Panza June 14, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

Signage now hangs for Lil Sweet Treat at 416 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 79th and 80th Streets. Read More...

Another UWS Dog Mauled: Off-Leash Pit Bull Attacks Shih Tzu–Chihuahua Mix in Riverside Park

Bobby Panza June 12, 2025 Community 26 Comments

A family was left traumatized after a brown, off-leash pit bull came running into Riverside Park and attacked their 13-pound dog. Read More...

78th Street Fire Displaces Longtime Upper West Side Family

Mike Mishkin June 12, 2025 Community No Comments

A fire that broke out late Sunday night not only caused damage to a beloved local business–it also left a longtime Upper West Side family without a home. Read More...

Magnolia Bakery Introduces New ‘Banana Pudding Bar’: Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd Shows Us How It’s Done

Bobby Panza June 10, 2025 Food & Drink 7 Comments

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox We had the chance to sample some spectacular new creations on Tuesday at Magnolia Bakery, located Read More...