Riverside Park South Enters Final Phase of Construction

Mike Mishkin August 15, 2021 Community 3 Comments

The Riverside Park Conservancy announced that work has begun on the sixth and final phase of construction within Riverside Park South (between 59th and 65th Read More...

Community Board 7 Members Petition to Continue Meeting Virtually

Mike Mishkin August 15, 2021 Community 1 Comment

Thirty-one members of Community Board 7 (who aren’t quite ready to attend in-person meetings) are petitioning to amend a law so that they can continue Read More...

85 Year Old Upper West Sider is TikTok Influencer

Mike Mishkin August 15, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

Mireya Diaz-Granados has lived on West 111th Street since 1952. About a year ago, with a push and help from her three grandchildren (she now Read More...

Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Wants You To Come Home For The (High) Holidays

Mike Mishkin August 15, 2021 Sponsored No Comments

With the High Holy Days right around the corner, those seeking a new way to celebrate — and a new community to become a part of — Read More...

A New Bakery Slinging “Pie Crust Cookies”

Mike Mishkin August 14, 2021 Food & Drink 8 Comments

Janie’s “Life Changing Baked Goods” had its soft-opening this weekend at 212 West 80th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Starting Tuesday, it will be Read More...

New Crime Drama Takes Place on Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin August 14, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 2 Comments

A new film streaming on Amazon Prime – Disencumber – takes place and was filmed almost entirely on the Upper West Side. Read More...

A Colorful Invasion: The Spotted Lanternfly Says Hi to Manhattan

Mike Mishkin August 14, 2021 Community 10 Comments

An Upper West Sider spotted and photographed this weird looking (but kind of beautiful) insect on their 18th floor terrace in the West 90s: Read More...

Upscale Hat Store, Jeannie’s Dream, To Reopen on West 75th Street

Lee Uehara August 13, 2021 Shopping No Comments

Hats off to Jeannie Gesthalter for securing a new location for her upscale milliner shop. Read More...

New Dessert Spot Opening This Month

Mike Mishkin August 13, 2021 Food & Drink No Comments

Zai’s Dessertery will be opening on Saturday, August 21 at 468-470 Amsterdam Avenue, between 82nd and 83rd Streets (the former David’s Check Cashing, one store Read More...

New Taco Spot on 94th Street

Mike Mishkin August 13, 2021 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Taqueria 86 has opened at 210 West 94th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue (which was previously occupied by Whispers). It’s open daily from 11am-9pm. Read More...