A Shanty Town Along the Hudson River
The crash of the stock market in 1929 and ensuing depression wreaked unprecedented widespread devastation for the lives of millions across the country. In the
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A Glimpse of Marion Davies’ Former Upper West Side Mansion
Once a figure of the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s, actress Marion Davies seems to be making headlines again, thanks to Mank, directed
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The Old Village of Harsenville
The Village of Harsenville was an 18th Century hamlet nestled in Manhattan’s former Bloomingdale District between 68th and 81st Streets and from Central Park to
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The Many Restaurants of 208 West 70th Street
Restaurateurs seeking to become a long-term neighborhood staple have not found much success at 208 West 70th Street, between West End and Amsterdam Avenues.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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