Trader Joe’s Rehires Employee They Said Didn’t Understand Their Values

Bobby Panza March 5, 2021 Community No Comments

Less than a week after getting fired from Trader Joe’s for requesting better COVID precautions, Ben Bonnema has been rehired at the store on 93rd Read More...

Emerald Inn Gets Some Design Love

Mike Mishkin March 5, 2021 Food & Drink No Comments

In December 2020, we wrote about an initiative connecting local artists with bar and restaurant owners called Curbside Canvas. Through the program, which was first Read More...

Upper West Sider Goes Viral on TikTok

Mike Mishkin March 5, 2021 Real Estate No Comments

Upper West Sider Hattie Kolp gained overnight fame after posting video tours of her ridiculous apartment, which she reveals is rent controlled and costs her Read More...

UWS Skateboarding Doc

Mike Mishkin March 4, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 3 Comments

An Upper West Side filmmaker and video editor, Greg Navarro, recently completed a documentary about skateboarding at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at 89th and Read More...

A St. Patrick’s Day Townhouse

Mike Mishkin March 3, 2021 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

An Upper West Side townhouse has gone green for St. Patrick’s Day. 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...

UWS Comedy Club Owner Sues Cuomo

Mike Mishkin March 2, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 1 Comment

Dani Zoldan, the owner of Stand Up NY at 236 West 78th Street, has filed a lawsuit against the Cuomo administration to allow comedy clubs Read More...

200 Amsterdam Avenue Can Keep All of its Floors

Mike Mishkin March 2, 2021 Real Estate 14 Comments

A New York State appellate court ruled Tuesday that the controversial tower at 200 Amsterdam Avenue can keep all 52 of its floors, despite a Read More...

My Gym: Fun Fitness For Kids!

Mike Mishkin March 2, 2021 Community, Sponsored 1 Comment

Children’s fitness franchise My Gym opened its doors at 209 West 79th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam, in September 2020. They’ve quickly gained a following Read More...

UWS Hoard Finally Gets Cleaned Up

Sara Lewin Lebwohl March 2, 2021 Community 8 Comments

An Upper West Side hoarder was using sidewalk space on Columbus Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets since October 2020 to store and sell things. Read More...