Fine & Schapiro Has Closed For Good
A “closed for renovations” sign recently appeared in the window of long-time kosher staple Fine & Schapiro, located at 138 West 72nd Street. Since then,
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More Back and Forth Over 200 Amsterdam Avenue
City vs. State – and City vs. City Representatives – seems to be the latest twist in the saga behind 200 Amsterdam Avenue.
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108th Street Skatepark Named After Andy Kessler
Andy Kessler, a famous skateboarder, was adopted and raised on the Upper West Side. Born in 1961, Kessler was part of an early generation of
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New Tips Indicate Fine & Schapiro Appears To Have Closed For Good
About a week ago, we reported that an anonymous tipster was informed by an employee of Fine & Schapiro that they “might be closing”. Our
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The 5 Best Picnic Spots on the Upper West Side
Life’s a picnic, ain’t it? So why not celebrate it with some outdoor eating? That’s right, the parks on the Upper West Side were made
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New Hardware Store Replaces Beacon Paint and Hardware
After Beacon Paint and Hardware closed after 120 years, the landlord, Brusco, has taken over the space. There is now a new hardware store operating
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The Impressive Women of The Calhoun School’s Early Days
In the early 20th Century, New York’s rich Jews were not welcomed at private schools or private clubs. So, they formed their own. The girls
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How to Love and Challenge Our Religious Communities
What does it mean to be a faithful Christian, Muslim, or Jew in this political climate? What happens when you interpret those moral obligations differently
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Mary Poppins in Concert
Here’s some supercalifragilisticexpialidocious news: The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will present Mary Poppins In Concert this May, conducted by David Newman. Fans of the 1964
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Thyme & Tonic: A Brand New “Garden-To-Glass” Bar and Restaurant
Thyme & Tonic has just opened at 474 Columbus Avenue, right off the corner of 83rd Street. This new “garden to glass” bar and restaurant
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