Category: Community

This UWS Celebration of Black History Took Place in 1913

Claudie Benjamin June 8, 2020 Community No Comments

The renowned Black intellectual, social justice activist and educator, W.E.B. Dubois, believed that art should be used for propaganda. For him, propaganda meant teaching and Read More...

UWS Fashion Illustrator Thanks Hero First Responders

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 7, 2020 Community No Comments

Upper West Side fashion illustrator, Brooke Hagel, wanted to find a way to give back to healthcare heroes who have fought the battle against the Read More...

UWS Leaders Address Police Misconduct

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 6, 2020 Community No Comments

A recent Community Board 7 meeting began with a moment of silence lead by Chairman Mark Diller, to observe this moment in history, and to Read More...

Outdoor Space For Restaurants and Stores

Sara Lewin Lebwohl June 5, 2020 Community, Food & Drink 1 Comment

At the recent Community Board 7 meeting, board members enthusiastically passed a resolution for the use of outdoor space for restaurants and other small businesses Read More...

This Guy is Giving Haircuts in Central Park

Mike Mishkin June 3, 2020 Community 9 Comments

A guy named Herman is giving haircuts in Central Park. You can find him near the lake, through the 72nd Street entrance. The photos below Read More...

Videos of Tuesday Night Protests

Mike Mishkin June 3, 2020 Community No Comments

Peaceful protests took place all around the Upper West Side last night – with giant crowds gathering well past the 8pm curfew. Below you’ll find Read More...

The Curfew is Now 8pm

Mike Mishkin June 1, 2020 Community 11 Comments

On Monday, June 1st, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio put a city-wide, 11pm curfew in place, which was lifted at 5am on Tuesday morning. Read More...

UWS White Woman Falsely Accuses UWS Black Woman; Calls Police Multiple Times

Mike Mishkin June 1, 2020 Community 48 Comments

On Saturday, a white woman named Svitlana Flom was video recorded by a black woman who she had called the cops on multiple times. Read More...

UWS Protests For George Floyd

Mike Mishkin May 30, 2020 Community 3 Comments

Protests for George Floyd have been taking place all around the city, and several videos posted on Saturday capture huge crowds throughout the Upper West Read More...

Recent Raccoon Sightings

Mike Mishkin May 30, 2020 Community 6 Comments

While most of us are stuck inside, a few raccoons have recently been spotted enjoying the neighborhood. Read More...