Strand Book Store Seeks Help to Stay Afloat

Mike Mishkin October 23, 2020 Shopping 4 Comments

On Friday, October 23, the Strand Book Store announced to its followers that its year-over-year revenues have dropped nearly 70%, and that the business is Read More...

Public Art Display in Lincoln Center Raises COVID Awareness

Mike Mishkin October 23, 2020 Community No Comments

Photographer Carrie Mae Weems has initiated a national art display called Resist COVID/Take 6!, which seeks to raise awareness about the deadly virus, as well Read More...

New Section of Riverside Park South Open

Mike Mishkin October 22, 2020 Community 1 Comment

The Riverside Park Conservancy has announced the completion and opening of a new section of Riverside Park South, which first opened to the public at Read More...

The Triumph of RBG on Amsterdam Avenue

Sonia Pilcer October 22, 2020 Community 2 Comments

Apthorp Dry Cleaners is around the corner from where I live. Walking on Amsterdam Avenue, I always peek into its windows. The new show is Read More...

Randy Mastro’s Townhouse Vandalized

Mike Mishkin October 21, 2020 Community No Comments

Randy Mastro, the attorney representing the West Side Community Organization in its efforts to shut down the temporary homeless shelter at The Lucerne Hotel, at Read More...

Columbus Circle Target Now Open!

Mike Mishkin October 21, 2020 Shopping No Comments

The Columbus Circle Target at 1863 Broadway, between 61st and 62nd Streets, has finally opened its doors, after many false alarms and delays. We first Read More...

Report: Park 79 will Become Senior Housing

Mike Mishkin October 20, 2020 Real Estate 3 Comments

Park 79 is undergoing a renovation which will turn the seven story building into housing for limited income seniors, Bloomberg reports. The agreement signed between Read More...

My Gym Now Open on 79th Street

Mike Mishkin October 19, 2020 Community No Comments

My Gym recently opened a new space at 209 West 79th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam. The children’s fitness franchise leased the space late last Read More...

New Dumpling Delivery Concept Opens

Mike Mishkin October 19, 2020 Food & Drink 1 Comment

City Dumpling has launched a delivery-only dumpling concept on the Upper West Side, as well as in Soho and Flatiron. Powered by hospitality-tech company Kitch, Read More...

Manny’s Bistro Now Open!

Patricia Youngquist October 19, 2020 Food & Drink 14 Comments

Manuel (Manny) Colon recently opened his new restaurant, Manny’s Bistro at 225 Columbus Avenue, between 70th and 71st Streets. This space was formerly occupied by Read More...