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Another UWS Coalition Withdrawal; Statement Calls Out “White Property Owners” and “Exclusionary Tactics”

Mike Mishkin June 28, 2022 Community 7 Comments

We recently reported that a handful of block associations abruptly withdrew from the Upper West Side Coalition — all within a matter of days. Now, Read More...

Multiple Members Abruptly Step Down from UWS Coalition

Bobby Panza June 24, 2022 Community 3 Comments

Founded in 2021 by a group of block and neighborhood association leaders, the UWS Coalition formed as an umbrella organization to help community groups “form Read More...

DOT’s 96th Street Bus Lane Proposal Faces Backlash from UWS Group

Matthew Rosenbaum September 4, 2024 Community 15 Comments

A Department of Transportation plan to add dedicated bus lanes along 96th Street is creating controversy in the neighborhood, with some residents raising concerns about Read More...

Batya Lewton, Educator and UWS Advocate, Passes Away

Brendan Mohler August 23, 2024 Community No Comments

Batya Lewton, a lifelong advocate and cherished member of the Upper West Side community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Read More...

UWS Recycling Group is Last of its Kind

Emma Radmilovic July 13, 2024 Community 1 Comment

Sustainable recycling can feel like an uphill battle for Manhattanites. Read More...

UWS Nuggets: Produce For Seniors, Pot Talks, Ramen Expansion, Lincoln Center Wedding

Mike Mishkin June 18, 2022 Community 1 Comment

Here are some bite-sized bits of news for Upper West Siders. Read More...

A New Coalition on the Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin May 3, 2021 Community 2 Comments

The following is a press release we’ve received from the newly formed Upper West Side Coalition of Block Associations and Community Groups, LTD. (“UWS Coalition.”) Read More...

Coalition Challenges Future Leaders To Give Pedestrians 25% More Street Space

Bobby Panza March 3, 2021 Community 8 Comments

On Monday, a coalition of over 80 advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations challenged the next mayor, borough presidents and city council members to commit to Read More...

A Citywide Dance Party with UWS Performances

Mike Mishkin September 25, 2020 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

The Dance Rising Collective, a new collective of artists and administrators created in partnership with Kinesis Project dance theatre, The Field as fiscal sponsor and advised Read More...

A Bunch of Potential New Weed Stores

Matthew Rosenbaum October 28, 2023 Community 8 Comments

A new crop of weed stores are preparing to pop up on the Upper West Side. Read More...