Scarves Into Masks
I’ve been getting multiple emails a day from a variety of upscale shops. Messages include “Your new spring wardrobe is up to 75% off (ends tonight),” or “Start your day …
Pass the Time with Puzzles
It’s very weird to keep track of time during these lockdown days. I know it’s essential to have a routine. But for most of us, what to include in that …
Musicians of The NY Philharmonic Perform Together While Stuck At Home
Musicians of the NY Philharmonic, all from the safety of their apartments, have come together virtually to perform Ravel’s “Boléro”, creating a beautiful video for their fans to enjoy.
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Virtual Tastings with Acker Wines
Acker Wines, America’s oldest wine shop and the world’s largest wine auction house, will be hosting digital “BYOB” virtual wine tastings on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the month of April. …
NYC Playgrounds Ordered Closed
During my days at the 76th Street and River Side Park playground, when my children were little, there’s one incident that stands out among others. I was standing by the …
A New Film Shot on the UWS, Featuring Mel Brooks’ Granddaughter
Upper West Sider Julian C. Santos recently released Last Party, his feature film. The film was shot on the Upper West Side by a group of NYU students and grads, …
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Woman Sings To Quarantined Friend
While an Upper West Sider was taking her dog Whatley for a walk on Tuesday, she came across a woman serenading someone quarantined inside their apartment off Riverside Drive.
Lady Gaga’s Dad Catches Criticism For Launching GoFundMe Campaign For Joanne Trattoria
Like many restaurants on the Upper West Side and throughout New York City, Joanne Trattoria has had to temporarily close amid the coronavirus crisis. And like many restaurant owners who’ve …
Return it. Now!
At about 3:00am on Monday, March 30th, “The Parsonnage Garden at Nuenen in Spring“, a valuable Vincent Van Gogh work, was stolen from the Singer Laren Museum, near Amsterdam. On …
Advising Each Other
My daughter texted me images of a greeting card of the Upper West Side I sent her in October, 1990, when she was in college in Massachusetts. She didn’t include …
