“The Joker” Lurks on the Upper West Side
Have you seen the Joker on the Upper West Side? White face, red lips, dirty green hair? You know, like on TV and in the movies: the Joker! Except this …
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Paul Sorvino Dies at 83; He was a Regular at the Original Amsterdam Billiards
Brooklyn-born actor Paul Sorvino — who will perhaps be remembered most for his role as Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas — passed away on Monday at the age of 83.
Rest in Peace: Timothy John
New York City has lost a talented fashionista, Upper West Sider Timothy John.
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Zabar’s Cheese Lady Retires
For nearly 90 years, Zabar’s has remained an iconic Upper West Side delicatessen; a world-famous mom and pop shop, buzzing with 50,000 hungry Manhattanites every week. It is the go-to store …
Steven Stark of Beacon Paint & Hardware Now Doing Stand-up!
You probably recognize him from his days at Beacon Paint & Hardware, an Upper West Side institution which he ran with his brother Bruce until it closed in early 2020 …
Behind the Bar: Paige Corwin of Jake’s Dilemma
We live in a city of over 8 million. When walking down the street, don’t you wonder what all these people do? It might be easy to size up some …
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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” …
A Russian Theater Director Lands on the UWS; Here’s His Story
When the invasion began, The Russian Arts Theater and Studio, located at 165 West 86th Street, voiced its support of Ukraine and its opposition to war. Aleksey Burago, the studio’s …
Rest in Peace: Michael J. Campbell, Emerald Inn Patriarch
The Upper West Side lost a legend Monday when Michael J. Campbell, the man behind classic local watering hole Emerald Inn, passed away. He was 90.
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 …
