Study, with One Small Flaw, Ranks UWS 8th Friendliest Neighborhood In U.S.

Bobby Panza February 14, 2025 Community No Comments

The Upper West Side was just named the eighth friendliest neighborhood in the U.S., per a study by Hastha Kalalu, a home décor brand that Read More...

New and Coming Soon: Vuori, Bagels & Cream, Buttercup Bake Shop, New Westside Cleaners

Mike Mishkin February 13, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

Signage is up for Vuori at 201 Columbus Avenue (corner of 69th Street), which until recently was home to Allbirds, the shoe brand. Read More...

Barzini’s is Back: Gets ‘A’ Grade in Health Inspection

Bobby Panza February 12, 2025 Food & Drink 8 Comments

The “Temporarily Closed for Maintenance” signs are gone. Read More...

Crumbling UWS Garage Building Sold for $10.5 Million

Mike Mishkin February 11, 2025 Real Estate 8 Comments

A real estate developer has purchased a commercial building previously home to a garage that in 2023 was ordered closed by the Department of Buildings Read More...

‘The Gates’ Returns to Central Park–In New Digital Format

Jessica Sherif February 11, 2025 Arts & Entertainment 2 Comments

A much-talked-about public art installation is making its return to Central Park. Read More...

Former ABC Building Sells for $32 Million

Bobby Panza February 10, 2025 Real Estate 8 Comments

A landmark building previously home to the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) has sold for $32 million. Read More...

Halal Guys Out, New Halal Spot Moving In

Bobby Panza February 9, 2025 Food & Drink 6 Comments

Earlier this month, we reported the closure of the Halal Guys outpost at 720 Amsterdam Avenue and West 95th Street. Read More...

Beloved Newsstand Vendor Wins Long-Fought Legal Battle

Brendan Mohler February 9, 2025 Community 5 Comments

Here’s a bit of good news for Upper West Siders, especially those who frequent a particular newsstand vendor near the corner of 79th and Broadway. Read More...

Two Break-Ins Occur Just a Block Apart

Bobby Panza February 8, 2025 Community No Comments

Early Saturday morning, broken glass and signs of forced entry were evident at Amber, a sushi restaurant at 103 West 70th Street between Columbus and Read More...

Fire Rips Through UWS Laundromat

Mike Mishkin February 7, 2025 Community 1 Comment

An early morning fire caused extensive damage to the first floor retail space of an Upper West Side apartment building. Read More...