An Interview with Barbara Weiser, A Founder of Charivari

Claudie Benjamin June 9, 2020 Arts & Entertainment 21 Comments

About forty years ago, Barbara Weiser, her brother Jon, and their mother Selma were in Paris for the fashion collections. Fifteen years earlier, the three Read More...

Upper West Sider Creates New Food App

Mike Mishkin June 9, 2020 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Upper West Sider Oren Saar has recently launched an app called WoodSpoon, which connects customers with New York City’s best home chefs to deliver delicious homemade Read More...

Columbus Circle Target Now Expected To Open This Fall

Mike Mishkin June 8, 2020 Shopping No Comments

Earlier today, a Google search for “Target 1865 Broadway” indicated a July 19th opening date (as Target’s local business page listed). We called the future Read More...

This UWS Celebration of Black History Took Place in 1913

Claudie Benjamin June 8, 2020 Community No Comments

The renowned Black intellectual, social justice activist and educator, W.E.B. Dubois, believed that art should be used for propaganda. For him, propaganda meant teaching and Read More...

UWS Fashion Illustrator Thanks Hero First Responders

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 7, 2020 Community No Comments

Upper West Side fashion illustrator, Brooke Hagel, wanted to find a way to give back to healthcare heroes who have fought the battle against the Read More...

Israeli Delivery Company Signs UWS Lease

Mike Mishkin June 6, 2020 Food & Drink No Comments

An Israeli grocery delivery startup, Shookit, has leased space at 896 Amsterdam Avenue, between 103rd and 104th Streets, Commercial Observer reports. Read More...

UWS Leaders Address Police Misconduct

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 6, 2020 Community No Comments

A recent Community Board 7 meeting began with a moment of silence lead by Chairman Mark Diller, to observe this moment in history, and to Read More...

Outdoor Space For Restaurants and Stores

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 5, 2020 Community, Food & Drink 1 Comment

At the recent Community Board 7 meeting, board members enthusiastically passed a resolution for the use of outdoor space for restaurants and other small businesses Read More...

Supporting Black Owned Restaurants on the Upper West Side (EXPANDED)

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 4, 2020 Food & Drink 18 Comments

We’re highlighting some black owned restaurants (and a bakery) on the Upper West Side. We’ve had the chance to speak with some of the owners, Read More...

This Guy is Giving Haircuts in Central Park

Mike Mishkin June 3, 2020 Community 9 Comments

A guy named Herman is giving haircuts in Central Park. You can find him near the lake, through the 72nd Street entrance. The photos below Read More...