Secret Gardens of the Upper West Side
While the main outdoor attractions on the Upper West Side are found in Central and Riverside Parks, there are several more intimate “community gardens” which offer a peaceful refuge lesser …
Trader Joe’s Rehires Employee They Said Didn’t Understand Their Values
Less than a week after getting fired from Trader Joe’s for requesting better COVID precautions, Ben Bonnema has been rehired at the store on 93rd and Columbus Avenue.
Emerald Inn Gets Some Design Love
In December 2020, we wrote about an initiative connecting local artists with bar and restaurant owners called Curbside Canvas. Through the program, which was first launched in Tribeca last Labor …
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Upper West Sider Goes Viral on TikTok
Upper West Sider Hattie Kolp gained overnight fame after posting video tours of her ridiculous apartment, which she reveals is rent controlled and costs her just $1,300 per month.
UWS Skateboarding Doc
An Upper West Side filmmaker and video editor, Greg Navarro, recently completed a documentary about skateboarding at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at 89th and Riverside Drive.
A St. Patrick’s Day Townhouse
An Upper West Side townhouse has gone green for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Coalition Challenges Future Leaders To Give Pedestrians 25% More Street Space
On Monday, a coalition of over 80 advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations challenged the next mayor, borough presidents and city council members to commit to reallocating 25 percent of street …
UWS Comedy Club Owner Sues Cuomo
Dani Zoldan, the owner of Stand Up NY at 236 West 78th Street, has filed a lawsuit against the Cuomo administration to allow comedy clubs to operate under the same …
200 Amsterdam Avenue Can Keep All of its Floors
A New York State appellate court ruled Tuesday that the controversial tower at 200 Amsterdam Avenue can keep all 52 of its floors, despite a lower court’s earlier ruling which …
My Gym: Fun Fitness For Kids!
Children’s fitness franchise My Gym opened its doors at 209 West 79th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam, in September 2020. They’ve quickly gained a following of parents and kids who …
