The Strand Approaches April Opening
The Strand Bookstore’s UWS location will be opening in early April. Their website already has three events listed, the earliest being April 15th. The new
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New York Language Center: Breaking Language Barriers with English Courses
Do you know someone who needs to learn or improve their English skills? New York Language Center makes learning English affordable, convenient, and fun. With
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Free Event: Lost Movie Houses of the Bloomingdale Neighborhood
During the 20th century there were 16 movie theaters in the Bloomingdale area. Now the only one that remains standing is the Metro (formerly the
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The 1950s & ‘60s on West 96th Street
Odd, what’s gone. Take newsstands. Sprawling out from a minimal shelter for the vendor, green-painted newsstands were predictably located outside of subway entrances. Newspapers were
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Check Out The Newly Renovated Upper West Side Shake Shack
Rejoice! The Upper West Side Shake Shack has re-opened after a six week renovation. If you are anything like me, it was a tough few
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New Columbus Circle Cheese Stand
A Gouda vendor has opened at the TurnStyle Underground Market in the Columbus Circle subway station. 2Dutcheese comes from The Netherlands, and a recent NY
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Jack’s Wife Freda Opening UWS Location
Jack’s Wife Freda will be opening a location on Columbus Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets. The trendy restaurant has locations in Soho, the West
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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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