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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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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Crossing Broadway
One of my mother’s proudest food finds in the early 1960s was a mix of quality, fresh seafood she purchased at Citarella, already in its
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your Upper West Side Statues?
When people think of sculptures and statues in NYC, the Statue of Liberty and the lions in front of the main New York Public Library
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Linda Facci, The Upper West Side Dog Felter
Whether it’s painting, sewing, knitting, mosaics, or learning the harmonica, you can be sure Linda Facci is working on something creative. But when asked what
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The First Stretch of Central Park West’s Historic District
The Central Park West Historic District runs from 61st Street to 97th Street. In this article, I will discuss the buildings located between 61st Street
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Moonrise Izakaya – A Funky New Japanese Pub
Moonrise Izakaya had their grand opening on October 17th. The Japanese pub and restaurant is located at 774 Amsterdam Avenue, at 98th Street. The previous
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Trump Name Removed From Central Park Ice Skating Rinks
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Trump’s name would be removed from the last Upper West Side building bearing it. Now, Trump’s name has
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Memorial Day 2019
Memorial Day 2019 is coming up, and there are a whole bunch of both indoor and outdoor activities to be enjoyed here on the UWS.
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Live in this Historic Brownstone with Famous Former Owners
A new brownstone has hit the market at 37 West 70th Street. Asking $17,950,000, the 7,200 square foot brownstone comes with 13 rooms, 6 beds
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