National Grandparents Day on the Upper West Side
National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. The Upper West Side is one of the few places in the city with a sizable older population. This …
Month: August 2016
Brownstones Vs. Townhouses – What’s the Difference?
Brownstones Vs. Townhouses. We hear the terms a lot, but what’s the difference? Is there one? A townhouse is defined as multi-story urban house, attached or detached but usually the former, …
History of Fordham University
Fordham University is a private higher learning institution that comes with over 8,000 undergraduate students and an urban campus in the heart of the Upper West Side. Fordham’s School of …
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A Tribute to Small Business
In an era when chain stores are becoming the norm, supporting Upper West Side small business has become more important than ever before. Many independent local stores on the Upper …
Police Precincts on the Upper West Side
Whether you’re moving to the Upper West Side or are a longtime resident, it’s important to know where the police precincts on the Upper West Side are.
History of Columbia University
Columbia University, located in Morningside Heights, is home to more than 4,000 students from the US and around the world. The campus includes over twelve graduate schools across 36 acres. Columbia was …
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“Wildlife” – by Kat Grant
Check out these great pics by NYC photographer Kat Grant, and for more of her work covering the Upper West Side and all of NYC, check out her Instagram now!
UWS Buildings that Stick Out Like Sore Thumbs
The Upper West Side hosts an incredibly diverse mix of architectural styles. This contrast is seen in its most abundant light when this diverse mix is located within a single …
Where to Watch the Olympics on the Upper West Side
The Olympics are in full swing and there’s no better place to watch them than at one of the neighborhood’s sports bars. Read below to find out which bars will …
Oldest Buildings on the Upper West Side
The Central Park West is home to many of the oldest buildings on the Upper West Side. The architecture that can be found in this corner of Manhattan is fantastically …
