Encore or Eviction? 135-Year-Old Church Moves to Remove Theater Group, Community Pushes Back

Bobby Panza June 16, 2025 Real Estate 4 Comments

It could be curtains for The Center at West Park (CWP) and the other creative companies operating within the landmarked West-Park Presbyterian Church. Read More...

Candy Store Taking Over Lingerie Space: Signage Up for Lil Sweet Treat

Bobby Panza June 14, 2025 Food & Drink No Comments

Signage now hangs for Lil Sweet Treat at 416 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 79th and 80th Streets. Read More...

Another UWS Dog Mauled: Off-Leash Pit Bull Attacks Shih Tzu–Chihuahua Mix in Riverside Park

Bobby Panza June 12, 2025 Community 26 Comments

A family was left traumatized after a brown, off-leash pit bull came running into Riverside Park and attacked their 13-pound dog. Read More...

78th Street Fire Displaces Longtime Upper West Side Family

Mike Mishkin June 12, 2025 Community No Comments

A fire that broke out late Sunday night not only caused damage to a beloved local business–it also left a longtime Upper West Side family without a home. Read More...

Magnolia Bakery Introduces New ‘Banana Pudding Bar’: Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd Shows Us How It’s Done

Bobby Panza June 10, 2025 Food & Drink 7 Comments

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox We had the chance to sample some spectacular new creations on Tuesday at Magnolia Bakery, located Read More...

Fire on 78th Street Causes Minor Injuries, Damage to Local Business

Mike Mishkin June 10, 2025 Community No Comments

On Sunday evening, the FDNY received a call about a fire at 169 West 78th Street, a five-story building between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues. FDNY Read More...

Rooted in Jewish Values, Built for Today: After-School at Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Jessica Sherif June 10, 2025 Sponsored No Comments

At Congregation Rodeph Sholom (7 West 83rd Street), Jewish education empowers children to grow into their best selves—with confidence, compassion, and curiosity. Their reimagined after-school Read More...

Pit Bull Owner Ordered to Surrender Dogs or Face Potential Jail Time

Mike Mishkin June 10, 2025 Community 25 Comments

In a court appearance earlier this month, Joseph Columbus—the Upper West Side man whose pit bulls attacked a Chihuahua named Penny on May 3—was told by a judge to give … Read More...

La Dinastia Shut Down by Health Department: See Report

Bobby Panza June 10, 2025 Food & Drink 5 Comments

The popular Chino-Latino restaurant has been in the midst of a resurgence as its menu and atmosphere gain viral attention on social media. Read More...

Two Upper West Siders Plead Guilty in Insider Trading Scheme That Netted Over $500K

Mike Mishkin June 9, 2025 Community No Comments

Two Upper West Side residents have pleaded guilty to insider trading in a scheme that federal officials say lasted five years and brought in more than half a million dollars … Read More...