Rock by Rock: Hands-on Learning Empowers Kids at Home
When did learning stop being fun? How can we grow socially responsible humans who care about others and about giving back to our world? What
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Invisible Hands: Free Deliveries For At-Risk New Yorkers
Invisible Hands was created by four New Yorkers in their 20s. The group of young and healthy volunteers – who face the lowest risk in
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Upper West Sider Starts Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
An Upper West Sider by the name of Kamal Julka reached out to us yesterday with a new initiative to help those most effected by
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Catching the Crosstown at West 79th Street
I’ve always loved the quirky M79 crosstown bus route. Going from 79th Street and Riverside Drive to 81st Street and Central Park West, the M79
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Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted Outside UWS Window
A red-tailed hawk sighting recently took place on the Upper West Side. Our reader, Jessica Turco, spotted the bird sitting on an AC unit outside
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New York Language Center: Breaking Language Barriers with English Courses
Do you know someone who needs to learn or improve their English skills? New York Language Center makes learning English affordable, convenient, and fun. With
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The 1950s & ‘60s on West 96th Street
Odd, what’s gone. Take newsstands. Sprawling out from a minimal shelter for the vendor, green-painted newsstands were predictably located outside of subway entrances. Newspapers were
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108th Street Skatepark Named After Andy Kessler
Andy Kessler, a famous skateboarder, was adopted and raised on the Upper West Side. Born in 1961, Kessler was part of an early generation of
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The 5 Best Picnic Spots on the Upper West Side
Life’s a picnic, ain’t it? So why not celebrate it with some outdoor eating? That’s right, the parks on the Upper West Side were made
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New Hardware Store Replaces Beacon Paint and Hardware
After Beacon Paint and Hardware closed after 120 years, the landlord, Brusco, has taken over the space. There is now a new hardware store operating
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