The Lion Brewery in Morningside Heights
Before the Columbia University lion mascot graced Morningside Heights, there was another “lion” fixture in the neighborhood; the Lion Brewery, which lasted from 1857 to 1944.
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Morningside Lights 2020: The Virtual Edition
The favorite neighborhood tradition, Morningside Lights, presented by the Arts Initiative and Miller Theatre at Columbia University, returned virtually this year with Harlem Night Song, inspired by Langston Hughes’ 1926 poem.
Before Columbia University: The Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
In the 21st Century, it’s difficult to picture Morningside Heights without the prestigious Columbia University campus. But what most people may not remember is that before the university, 116th and …
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A Tasting Event in Morningside Heights
The West 111th Street Block Association is organizing a tasting event on Thursday, September 24 from 6-8pm. Attending means you’ll get to try food from various Morningside Heights restaurants for …
Morningside Heights Without Columbia Students
On Friday, Columbia University President Lee Bollinger posted a statement with the update that all undergraduate courses for the upcoming fall semester will be held online. This was a change …
Upcoming Book About Legendary Celebs of Morningside Heights & Manhattan Valley
When Jim Mackin talks about his upcoming book, Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side: Bloomingdale – Morningside Heights, he takes us on a journey, introducing nearly 600 notables who …
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Cathedral of St. John The Divine to Become Temporary Hospital
The Cathedral of St. John The Divine will become a temporary hospital, accommodating at least 200 patients, The NY Times reports. Patients are expected to arrive by the end of …
Renderings: Robert A.M. Stern’s 171 Claremont Avenue
Robert A.M. Stern Architects has revealed renderings for a Morningside Heights student residence being developed at 171 Claremont Avenue, reports New York YIMBY.
Dos Toros Opening in Morningside Heights on February 12th
This past summer, Columbia University announced that they would be leasing space to Dos Toros, a fast-casual chain known for San Francisco–inspired taqueria cuisine. Dos Toros’ Morningside Heights is located …
Little Glass Building on 110th Street For Sale
A small, modern building with 3 floors, 3 free-market apartments and an office space has hit the market for $5.1 million. The mixed-use building, located at 542 West 110th Street …
