4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1350+ words) On Tuesday, a gathering made up of roughly 250 locals, community members, students, professors, and faculty gathered at the corner of Broadway and West 115th Street, demanding that Columbia University open its campus gates to the public. It is the fifth rally…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (290+ words) Jake’s Dilemma, the incredibly popular Upper West Side bar at 420 Amsterdam Avenue, will close next month after more than three decades of business, the restaurant announced Tuesday on its Instagram. “After 32 years on the Upper West Side, we’re heartbroken to…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (359+ words) UWS History Photo Challenge No. 35 West Side Rag Location: Southeast corner of Columbus Circle The rest of the story: Remember Looney Tunes cartoons where someone would high dive into a bucket of water? There was a version of that stunt…...

1+ week, 54+ min ago   (113+ words) West Side Rag An 83-year-old man has been missing from the Upper West Side for more than a week, police announced over the weekend. John Ryan was last seen leaving his building at 145 West 108th Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus, around…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (204+ words) Bobby Santangelo, the beloved fish monger from Jake’s Fish Market and Broadway Farms, has passed. He was 76 years old. He had the same greeting for all. “How Ya Doing Young Man/Lady!” He will be missed. Very sad. Rest in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (191+ words) By Cynthia Kaplan and Karen Bergreen (with Otis, a Welsh terrier) Happy Labor Day to all who celebrate. Your Ruthless Advisors have woken in the dead of night, because the air conditioner is broken and it is hot as Hades,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (253+ words) Make a meaningful connection with an older adult at DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery Join us this September to make a difference for an older adult by delivering a festive holiday package and connecting over a friendly visit or phone…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (917+ words) Today is Monday, August 31st, 2026 The forecast calls for a humid start to the (unofficial) last week of summer, with a mix of sun and clouds today and a possibility of afternoon showers; high 82. The rest of the week should be…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (639+ words) The New York City Health Department has temporarily closed an Upper West Side Sweetgreen due to cockroaches. An outpost of the fast-casual salad and bowl chain at 311 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 74th and 75th streets, was shuttered on Monday, as indicated by…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (278+ words) An imposing sidewalk shed came down in recent days that had covered multiple popular Upper West Side restaurants, but it unfortunately appears to be only short-term relief. Also significantly, the shed’s removal revealed a surprise from bygone times. The sidewalk…...