Bob Ryland, First Black Tennis Player in the US and Upper West Sider, Dies at 100

Mike Mishkin August 5, 2020 Community 4 Comments

The Riverside Clay Tennis Association recently announced the passing of Bob Ryland, one of its active members and the first professional Black tennis player in Read More...

Tropical Storm Isaias Clobbers UWS Tree

Mike Mishkin August 4, 2020 Community No Comments

Tropical Storm Isaias has given one Upper West Side tree a serious beating. The photos below were taken on 82nd between Central Park West and Read More...

Outdoor Dining Will Return Next Year, Says Mayor

Mike Mishkin August 4, 2020 Food & Drink No Comments

In an August 3 press conference, Mayor de Blasio announced that the Open Restaurants program will return on June 1, 2021, if not earlier. Read More...

Schechter Manhattan Reopening In Preparation For Full-Time In-Person Learning This Fall

Mike Mishkin August 4, 2020 Community, Sponsored 2 Comments

Schechter Manhattan is safely welcoming students back to its building five days a week this fall! The K-8 Jewish day school is located at 805 Read More...

Looking Back: Osner Business Machines

Claudie Benjamin August 4, 2020 Community No Comments

We are living in a period where models of extraordinary resilience are deeply valued. Take the example of Stanley Adelman, who with his wife Mary, Read More...

Now, George Keeley’s Liquor License is Suspended

Mike Mishkin August 3, 2020 Food & Drink 8 Comments

Governor Cuomo released a new report on August 3, stating that another 19 bars in New York State have faced liquor license suspensions for “egregious Read More...

20th Precinct Hosts “Build The Block” Meetings

Mike Mishkin August 3, 2020 Events, Community 5 Comments

The Upper West Side’s 20th Precinct will be hosting “Build The Block” meetings for business owners and residents this month. Read More...

Car-Free Outdoor Dining on Amsterdam Ave

Mike Mishkin August 2, 2020 Food & Drink No Comments

Until outdoor dining expires on October 31st, patrons of bars and restaurants between 97th and 110th Streets on Amsterdam Avenue will be able to enjoy Read More...

A Brilliant Performance on 77th and Broadway

Mike Mishkin August 2, 2020 Arts & Entertainment 16 Comments

Video taken on the evening of Saturday, August 1 by Betsy Cadel (@betsz on Instagram): Read More...

West Side Gentle Dental: An UWS Dental Office Reopens with Safety at the Forefront

Mike Mishkin August 2, 2020 Community, Sponsored No Comments

Dr. Reuven Mohl has been operating West Side Gentle Dental at 215 West 90th Street for 15 years. Dr. Mohl is described as friendly and trustworthy by his Read More...