Two Upper West Side Streets to be Renamed
The New York City Council’s Committee on Parks and Recreation met on December 14, 2021 and voted unanimously (with one member absent) to rename 199
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UPDATE: The Bottom Line on the Giant Snowflakes
We saw it coming: outrage on the Upper West Side following our report that the giant snowflakes, which have historically hung over the intersections on
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Best-Selling Author Back at the JCC
New York Times best-selling author Eve Rodsky is coming back to the JCC for a conversation with Vanessa Kroll Bennett about her newest book, “Find
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Hettie Anderson (1873-1938): African American Portrait Model, Overlooked Upper West Sider
In 1974, Bill and Willow Hagans traveled from Detroit to New York City to be married at City Hall. Watching over their ceremony from high
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Man Shot on Broadway, Suspects at Large
On Tuesday morning at about 1:12am, a 30-year-old male was shot three times outside 2644 Broadway between West 100th and 101st streets. The bullets struck
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The Coolest Tree in NYC
NYC’s most beautiful tree is on the Upper West Side. I’m not biased … I’m just telling you. Find out what makes this (sometimes) green
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Australian Bakery Opens on Amsterdam Ave
Bourke Street Bakery has opened its doors at 313 Amsterdam Avenue, between 74th and 75th streets – previously occupied by Piccolo Cafe. The new spot
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7-Eleven Closes Columbus Avenue Store
Tuesday, December 14 was the last day of operation for the 7-Eleven at 600 Columbus Avenue at 89th Street. Thanks to Vijay A. for the
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A Special Offer at a Stunning Space: Dakota Personal Training
Dakota Personal Training & Pilates has been a long-time favorite on the UWS, at its previous 72nd Street location for close to a decade. In
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Sweet Holiday Displays!
It might be getting a but cold for long walks, but the UWS is looking vibrant with proper holiday decor! So if you’re willing to
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