93-Year-Old Artist Has First Solo Show on Upper West Side
Nancy Brandon began teaching herself how to paint in 1960. Read More...
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Newsstand Vendor Faces Enormous Fines, Closure: Locals Rally Behind Him
The owner of a local newsstand is facing nearly $100k in fines and the permanent closure of his 23-year-old small business. Read More...
Late Artist’s Paintings, Possessions Left Outside UWS Co-op Spark Massive Turnout
Bags of trash and furniture lined the street outside the Alameda (255 West 84th Street) on Monday, remnants of the apartment of deceased artist and Read More...
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Couple Plans Return to UWS Under Daunting Circumstances
Former Upper West Siders Jenn and Wil Anderson are returning to the neighborhood—and they need some help. Read More...
Poppie Toys Pop-Up Opens on Broadway To Stimulate Children’s Imaginations
For Carlijn Beekman-Joosten, opening a pop-up holiday store is a dream come true and an Upper West Side neighborhood effort. Read More...
Israeli New Yorker Wears Colors with Pride
You’ve no doubt seen them around the city. Read More...
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Francine Silver’s Inspirational Last-Place Finish
Just one foot in front of the other is how Francine Silver eventually found herself to be the last finisher of the 2023 TCS New Read More...
Israeli-American Upper West Sider Creates Virtual-Learning Program for Students in Israel
Most Israeli students are currently attending classes virtually – but many teachers and staff members have been called up for reserve duty, leaving a huge Read More...
Rest in Peace: Maya Schaper
On Thursday morning, I received some sad news via email that Maya Schaper, the woman seen in the picture above, had passed. Dear Patricia, I Read More...
Irene Zola, NYC Aging in Place Leader, Founder of LiLY, Dies at 78
With great sadness, the LiLY organization (Lifeforce in Later Years) has announced the sudden and unexpected passing of LiLY’s founder and executive director Read More...
