Our neighborhood has sadly seen many small stores go out of business over the years, to be replaced by big box retailers, block-length banks and national chain drugstores. But that …

As we are in the thick of the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, you may want to take a breath and admire some of the dazzling displays of lights, …

There’s nothing better than weekends at the various farmers markets on the Upper West Side. We get to shop for fresh and natural meats and produce, while supporting local farmers! …

Sometimes captivating the eye, sometimes peeking out unexpectedly, the statuary of Central Park—or at least the Upper West Side’s share of it—entertains, educates and engages walkers, bikers and drivers alike. …

Have you seen the giant tent that has recently appeared at Lincoln Center?  It is circus time again, folks! Inside the two climate-controlled Big Tops is custom-built seating that can …

Forget about Times Square! New York’s Upper West Side theater offerings bring plays, musicals, concerts, and more right to your backyard. (We’ll save discussion of the many classical theater possibilities—opera, …

The Broadway Malls offer the best example of “hiding in plain site” that can be imagined. The shrub- and tree-lined median dividing “The World’s Longest Street” from Columbus Circle almost …