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...

Extell Sues NYIT Over Columbus Circle Building Sale

Mike Mishkin January 12, 2021 Real Estate No Comments

It was first announced that the New York Institute of Technology would be selling its buildings at 1849 and 1855 Broadway (at 61st Street) back Read More...

Vaccine Eligibility Expands: Now People 65 and Older Can Get it

Mike Mishkin January 11, 2021 Community 3 Comments

With New York State now in Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine distribution, millions of NYC residents are eligible to be vaccinated at a growing Read More...

Sales Underway For Rare New Upper West Side Condominiums at 212 West 72nd Street

Mike Mishkin January 11, 2021 Sponsored, Real Estate No Comments

Centurion Property Investors has announced the launch of sales at 212 West 72nd Street, an iconic modern Upper West Side building noted for its signature Read More...

Columbus Circle Secured in Response to Protest Rumors

Mike Mishkin January 10, 2021 Community No Comments

In response to rumors of a Sunday morning rally and a counter-protest at Columbus Circle, the area was closed to traffic and secured by NYPD Read More...

Meal Kits & Friday Dinners from North Miznon!

Mike Mishkin January 10, 2021 Food & Drink, Sponsored No Comments

Israeli restaurant North Miznon, located at 161 West 72nd Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), is currently offering Friday Dinners for 4 in addition to Read More...

Michael’s Closing Columbus Avenue Store

Mike Mishkin January 10, 2021 Shopping 3 Comments

Michael’s Arts & Crafts will be closing its store at 808 Columbus Avenue at 99th Street, located within the Columbus Square retail and apartment complex. Read More...

Rumors of Sunday Morning “Freedom Rally,” Counter-Protest at Columbus Circle

I Love The Upper West Side Staff January 9, 2021 Community 7 Comments

Several individuals and organizations have indicated a potential pro-Trump “freedom rally” – as well as a counter-protest – may take place at Columbus Circle on Read More...