Students Protest at Columbia University for ‘Tuition Strike 2021’

Bobby Panza January 18, 2021 Community 1 Comment

On Sunday, January 17 at 12pm, Columbia University student organizers of ‘Tuition Strike 2021’ held a press conference with New York politicians to discuss affordable Read More...

Construction of Cherry Walk Path in Riverside Park Now Complete

Mike Mishkin January 16, 2021 Community 3 Comments

NYC Parks has announced that work on Cherry Walk path, between 100th and 125th Streets in Riverside Park, has been completed. Great news: repair work Read More...

GoFundMe Campaign Launched For Toscana Shoe Repair

Mike Mishkin January 16, 2021 Community No Comments

One of our readers has launched a GoFundMe campaign for Toscana Shoe Repair, located at 2348 Broadway between 85th and 86th Streets. Read More...

Emerald Inn Launches GoFundMe

Mike Mishkin January 15, 2021 Food & Drink, Sponsored 5 Comments

The Emerald Inn has been an UWS Irish favorite since it opened its doors in 1943. Now, fourth generation owner Charlie Campbell III is facing Read More...

Bánh Vietnamese Shop House’s Grand Opening

Mike Mishkin January 15, 2021 Food & Drink No Comments

After opening as a pop-up over the 2020 Halloween weekend, Bánh Vietnamese Shop House had its grand opening on Friday, January 15, at 942 Amsterdam Read More...

Noi Due Cafe Open at 491 Columbus Avenue

Mike Mishkin January 15, 2021 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Noi Due Cafe is now open at its new location at 491 Columbus Avenue, between 83rd and 84th Streets. The last tenant at this space Read More...

Francesca’s to Close by End of Month

Mike Mishkin January 14, 2021 Shopping No Comments

Women’s clothing chain and accessories store Francesca’s will be closing its Upper West Side store. A store employee confirmed its last day in business will Read More...

NYC Terminates Contracts with Trump Organization, Citing Capitol Riot

Bobby Panza January 14, 2021 Community 3 Comments

New York City is terminating all four of its contracts with the Trump Organization to manage entertainment sites around the city. The contracts include the Read More...

History & Everyday Life on West 93rd Street

Claudie Benjamin January 13, 2021 Community 9 Comments

The white painted brick building at 161 West 93rd was across the street and half way toward Columbus Avenue from the apartment building where I Read More...

Virgil’s Real BBQ Opens on UWS

Mike Mishkin January 13, 2021 Food & Drink 3 Comments

In late December 2020, Times Square hotspot Virgil’s Real BBQ debuted a new outpost for takeout and delivery on the Upper West Side. Located at Read More...