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...

Townhouse Gets Approval to Rise in Vacant UWS Lot

Mike Mishkin March 1, 2021 Real Estate 6 Comments

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved plans for a townhouse which will be going up at 110 West 88th Street, New York YIMBY reports. Read More...

Maya Angelou’s Upper West Side Life

E.L. Danvers March 1, 2021 Community No Comments

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” Set by her own example, Maya Angelou’s Read More...

How to Find a Safe, Quality Child Care Program

Mike Mishkin March 1, 2021 Community, Sponsored No Comments

As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing high-quality child care that makes you comfortable and where your child can learn and Read More...

Harry Belafonte’s Upper West Side Legacy

Claudie Benjamin March 1, 2021 Community No Comments

During a 2011 videotaped interview, singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte spoke on the importance of living in accordance with considered ideals. “Get Read More...

Approaching 1 Year Anniversary of Carriage Horse Death, Union Reps Attribute Preexisting Condition; Animal Advocates Say Death was Preventable

Mike Mishkin February 28, 2021 Community 3 Comments

About a year ago, a ten year old carriage horse named Aysha (sometimes spelled “Aisha”) died after collapsing in Central Park. Her fall was captured Read More...