Pickleball Courts Become Permanent Warm Weather Fixture at Wollman Rink

Brendan Mohler April 22, 2024 Community 2 Comments

Just over a year after pickleball first took over Central Park’s Wollman Rink, the popular game will return – but this time in a much Read More...

Japan Parade and Street Fair Returns for Third Year

Mike Mishkin April 22, 2024 Events, Arts & Entertainment No Comments

The third annual Japan Parade and Street Fair are returning to the Upper West Side on Saturday, May 11. Read More...

Register now for the Asia Society’s AAPI Children’s Literature Festival

Spencer Cain April 19, 2024 Sponsored, Arts & Entertainment No Comments

May 1 marks the kickoff of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and though it’s crucial to recognize AAPI voices and contributions throughout the Read More...

Trial of Cop Who Punched Man at Apple Store Begins

Brendan Mohler April 19, 2024 Community 1 Comment

A trial is underway for NYPD officer Salvatore Provenzano, who was indicted in July 2023 for punching a man at the Upper West Side Apple Read More...

This Woman Commutes 600 Miles to Her Job on the Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin April 19, 2024 Community 3 Comments

A North Carolina woman recently told the world about the insane journey she embarks on to get to her job on the Upper West Side. Read More...

Popular Food Truck Moshe’s Falafel Opening UWS Storefront

Spencer Cain April 18, 2024 Food & Drink 11 Comments

The purveyors of the self-proclaimed “best falafel in town” are setting up shop just a few blocks away from “The original falafel restaurant.” Read More...

Salt & Straw, a Popular West Coast Ice Cream Brand, Announces UWS Expansion

Jennifer Lynch April 18, 2024 Food & Drink 4 Comments

Great news for ice cream lovers! Read More...

Straus Park Hosts Event to Highlight New Renovations, Commemorate Titanic Sinking and Straus Family

Mike Mishkin April 18, 2024 Community No Comments

Friends of Straus Park (FOSP) hosted an event on Sunday, April 14 to commemorative the 112th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic as well Read More...

Longtime UWS Business, Broadway Pest Services, Relocates to Nearby Storefront

Mike Mishkin April 18, 2024 Sponsored No Comments

After serving the Upper West Side for 25 years, Broadway Pest Services closed down its shop at 782 Amsterdam Avenue (between 98th and 99th streets) Read More...

Kossar’s Announces May 1 Opening

Jennifer Lynch April 17, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

After almost two years of anticipation, updated signage indicates that Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys will be opening its doors on May 1 at 270 West Read More...