Beacon Paint & Hardware Announces Closing

Mike Mishkin February 17, 2020 Community No Comments

On Monday, February 17th, Beacon Paint & Hardware announced that it will be closing its doors after 120 years. Read More...

Big Gay Ice Cream is Open!

Mike Mishkin February 17, 2020 Food & Drink No Comments

Big Gay Ice Cream is now open at 518 Columbus Avenue, on the corner of 85th Street! It’s been a long wait for Upper West Read More...

Superpowered Metropolis Exhibit at CMOM

Sara Lewin Lebwohl February 17, 2020 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

The comic book inspired exhibit, Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City, is now open at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.  The exhibit highlights the executive functions Read More...

Activist to Archivist: Professor Richard K. Lieberman

Claudie Benjamin February 17, 2020 Community No Comments

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Richard K. Lieberman, Ph.D., Professor of History and Director of LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College, ties the Read More...

Court Ruling: Developer Must Remove Floors From 200 Amsterdam Ave

Sara Lewin Lebwohl February 17, 2020 Real Estate No Comments

Onward but not upward was the ruling of New York State Judge W. Franc Perry this past Thursday. The developer of 200 Amsterdam Avenue is Read More...

Riverside Park Bike Path Closure Expected

Hannah Rosenfield February 17, 2020 Community No Comments

For bicyclists on the Upper West Side, it seems like a ride through Riverside Park may have a few obstacles. Riverside Park Administrator John Herrold Read More...

Look Out the Window Next Time You Pass 86th Street

Sam Neubauer February 16, 2020 Community No Comments

It’s a little-known fact that 1 trains run express from 86th Street to 96th Street – sort of. Read More...

4 Pigeons Spotted in UWS Building

Mike Mishkin February 14, 2020 Community No Comments

On Friday afternoon, one of our readers contacted us to inform us that she spotted four pigeons in a building which is under construction. The Read More...

Selected Elements of Famous Paintings: New Exhibit Coming This Spring

Mike Mishkin February 14, 2020 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

“Reflections” features Evan Halter’s paintings of selected elements from paintings and prints throughout art history, refocusing the viewer’s eye on what might otherwise be overlooked, Read More...

See What This Young Upper West Sider Can Do in Your Kitchen!

Mike Mishkin February 14, 2020 Food & Drink, Sponsored No Comments

Eliot Ramirez is a life-long Upper West Sider and private chef, who, at just 25, has perfected his craft in the kitchen. Upper West Siders Read More...