Category: Community

Former Prosecutor Says Northwell Health is Committing Fraud Following COVID Tests

E.L. Danvers August 31, 2022 Community 17 Comments

Go for the COVID test, get billed for a full office visit. This is reportedly a common practice at Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care. But for some, Read More...

81-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit By Car on 67th and Broadway

Mike Mishkin August 31, 2022 Community 1 Comment

At about 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, police say an 81-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing 67th and Broadway. The Read More...

Best Central Park Fall Foliage Spots

Mike Mishkin August 30, 2022 Community No Comments

If you’re sad that summer is over, take comfort in the fact that you’ll soon be surrounded by vibrant autumn colors. And the following fall Read More...

Demolition Permits Filed For Future Women’s Homeless Shelter

Mike Mishkin August 26, 2022 Community No Comments

Demolition permits have been filed for 537 West 59th Street (between Amsterdam and West End avenues), a two-story building which will be converted into a Read More...

Kick off the New Year at Chabad’s Street Fair!

Mike Mishkin August 22, 2022 Sponsored, Community No Comments

Chabad Family Programs UWS and CTeen UWS are hosting an afternoon of community and fun! Some of the highlights will include giant inflatables, delicious BBQ, Read More...

Riverside’s Go(a)t Talent, a Talent Show For Goats

Mike Mishkin August 19, 2022 Community 1 Comment

Riverside Park Conservancy’s four goats – Big G, Cheech, Elenor, and Skittles – are participating in a talent show called Riverside’s Go(a)t Talent, and the Read More...

Husky Attacks Dog and Elderly Woman in Riverside Park; Woman Gets 30 Stitches

Bobby Panza August 18, 2022 Community 25 Comments

On Saturday, July 30, an elderly woman suffered a severe dog bite — which required 30 stitches — while trying to break up a scuffle Read More...

A Miracle on 79th Street

Guest Author August 16, 2022 Community 8 Comments

By Walker Jones, a grateful Upper West Side resident for 33 years I like to be on the lookout for NYC “Miracle Moments.” Sometimes, it’s Read More...

Building Burglar Appears To Be Fake Delivery Guy

Mike Mishkin August 16, 2022 Community 7 Comments

There have been quite a few recent reports of packages getting stolen from building lobbies. In July, about $80 worth of dog food was stolen Read More...

Brewer, NYCHA Leaders Hold Press Conference on E-Bike Safety

Bobby Panza August 15, 2022 Community 5 Comments

On August 15, Council Member Gale Brewer kicked off a press conference on West 93rd Street joined by leadership of the New York City Housing Read More...