81-Year-Old Publishes Picture Book of Outdoor Dining Sheds

Prerana Tirodkar February 24, 2022 Food & Drink 2 Comments

As the city government continues to solidify the future of New York’s Open Restaurants program, these quirky, enclosed street setups might soon see permanent changes Read More...

Take Hebrew Lessons From Home with the JCC!

Mike Mishkin February 24, 2022 Sponsored, Community No Comments

Hebrew language learning classes using the immersive Ulpan method are offered every weekday, online with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Winter/spring classes begin Monday, February Read More...

Gong Cha Bubble Tea Spot Opens at 71st and Broadway

Mike Mishkin February 24, 2022 Food & Drink 4 Comments

Bubble tea spot Gong Cha has opened its doors at 2061 Broadway, between 71st and 72nd streets (the former Verizon store). Thanks to our reader Read More...

Two Popular Shows Recently Filmed at Upper West Side Development

Mike Mishkin February 23, 2022 Arts & Entertainment 1 Comment

Scenes for two popular shows were recently filmed at Waterline Square, the 5-acre, 3-building development located between 59th and 61st streets from Riverside Boulevard to Freedom Read More...

Harry’s Shoes for Kids Consolidating, Moving Into Main Store

Bobby Panza February 23, 2022 Shopping 1 Comment

Two new signs are posted in the windows of Harry’s Shoes for Kids, located at 2315 Broadway between 83rd and 84th streets. Both read, “We’re Read More...

Looking for a Great Day Camp Experience in the Heart of the Upper West Side?

Mike Mishkin February 23, 2022 Community, Sponsored No Comments

Day Camp @ the JCC, at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan at 76th and Amsterdam, offers children ages 3–6 a city-based camp experience utilizing the JCC’s Read More...

Sal & Carmine’s Price Hike Breaks Unwritten NYC Law, Say Pizza Lovers

Wendy Blake February 22, 2022 Food & Drink 10 Comments

The Upper West Side has been abuzz ever since iconic pizzeria Sal & Carmine raised its price-per-slice this month by a whopping $1 (from $3 Read More...

Open Restaurants Updates: No More Enclosed Sheds, DOT Removed as Lead Agency

Hazen Cuyler February 22, 2022 Food & Drink 2 Comments

On February 8, the New York City Council held a hearing to discuss up-to-date plans concerning the controversial Open Restaurants program. Officials from various city Read More...

Dunhill Cleaners Closing Doors

Bobby Panza February 22, 2022 Community No Comments

A stretch of small businesses on the Upper West Side will soon be losing one of its anchors. Dunhill Cleaners, located at 376 Amsterdam Ave Read More...

NYC Pickup Sports Starting Soon on the UWS!

Mike Mishkin February 22, 2022 Community, Sponsored No Comments

Youth sports has changed over the years. It used to be casual and fun, but now it seems that every year, hyper-competitive leagues are starting Read More...