Landmark West Loses Appeal Against 50 West 66th Street
Extell Development won a major ruling against Landmark West last week, when the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals ended deadlocked in a 2-2 tie vote over the fate of …
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Interview with Courtroom Artist Behind Madoff, Cosby, Weinstein Sketches
If you’re paying attention you’ve probably seen her work. For more than 40 years, Jane Rosenberg has been a courtroom artist, sketching figures including Bernie Madoff, El Chapo, “Pharma Bro” …
81-Year-Old Publishes Picture Book of Outdoor Dining Sheds
As the city government continues to solidify the future of New York’s Open Restaurants program, these quirky, enclosed street setups might soon see permanent changes and be a memory of …
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What Are You Thankful For? Interviews with Upper West Siders
It’s been a tough year, but we’ve interviewed some Upper West Siders who still feel gratitude for what they have. Have a listen for some positive vibes this Thanksgiving!
An Interview with Long Time Book Stand Vendor Charles J. Mysak
Charles Mysak is an Upper West Side legend. His bookstand sits between 67th and 68th Streets on Columbus Avenue and has been running for over 20 years with little interruption. …
Upper West Siders Share Post-Election Thoughts
People around the world joined spontaneous celebrations Saturday morning when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named president and vice president elect.
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Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Jessica Behr
If you’ve ever been to a psychologist (or psychiatrist or therapist) just to find yourself awkwardly reaching for something to say while the therapist intensely stares you down, you might …
An Interview with Classical Musician and New York Piano School Founder Alexander Barsov
I recently got to sit down and speak with Alexander Barsov, the founder of New York Piano School, which he brought to NYC in January 2020. In our interview below, …
An Interview with Barbara Weiser, A Founder of Charivari
About forty years ago, Barbara Weiser, her brother Jon, and their mother Selma were in Paris for the fashion collections. Fifteen years earlier, the three had opened an Upper West …
Family Tailoring Business Pivots Towards Face Mask Production
If you’ve ever thought that the days of custom tailoring beyond sewing a hem or taking in a waist band were long gone, thankfully, you are wrong. With the design …
