Maya Angelou’s Upper West Side Life
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” Set by her own example, Maya Angelou’s poem On the Pulse of …
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Harry Belafonte’s Upper West Side Legacy
During a 2011 videotaped interview, singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte spoke on the importance of living in accordance with considered ideals. “Get them to sing your song,” …
Baseball Legends of the UWS
It’s almost Opening Day for Major League Baseball, that magical day when every team is in first place and undefeated. Hope is about to spring anew and the boys of …
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3 Architects Who Defined the Upper West Side
While the Upper West Side is home to more beautiful buildings than any true local could count, there are a number of builders behind them who stand out in history. …
Oldest Bars of the Upper West Side
The Upper West Side has a rich history, and its watering holes are no exception. Here are five bars which have stood the test of time.
James Dean’s UWS Hollywood Escape
It could be said the original Rebel Without a Cause was born on the top floor of a yellow-brick, four-story walk-up just off Central Park on West 68th Street. Home …
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Stolen Million Dollar Violin Remains UWS Mystery
A Paris auction house. A million-dollar hammer price. An Age of Enlightenment Italian masterpiece gone missing. This might sound like the plot of the next Oceans movie, but it’s actually …
Remembering Amsterdam Video, the Upper West Side’s “Last Hardcore Pornography Shop”
Currently occupied by Blo Dry Bar, the storefront at 287 Amsterdam Avenue, between 73rd and 74th Streets, was not too long ago home to an adult video, lingerie and toy …
The Breakup Scene from “You’ve Got Mail” was Filmed at this Forgotten UWS Haunt
When Upper West Siders think about 1998 classic You’ve Got Mail, the first scenes which likely come to mind are those which were filmed at iconic UWS destinations Zabar’s and …
Powerful Crime Bosses Once Lived at The Majestic on Central Park West
The Majestic, the prewar co-op at 115 Central Park West, between 71st and 72nd Streets, might be known for its charming Art Deco architecture and twin-towered facade, but there’s a …
