The defense attorney argued successfully that the punch the officer threw was an instinctive act of self-defense.

Pickleball is returning to Wollman Rink in Central Park next week. Here's how much it costs to book a court.

Deliveristas applaud their new minimum wage but say the apps they work for have made it harder to get tips.

“The minute we found this corner location, we were like, this is it.”

There will be dozens of food vendors, cultural performances, origami stands, educational activities, and more.

This morning, Columbia's administration issued a statement saying "important progress" had been made in discussions with representatives of the student encampment.

While the exact locations must remain hidden, here are the general Upper West Side areas where new security cameras were installed.

There are four UWS and Morningside Heights Open Streets in the initial rollout for 2024. Here's where.

Meet some of the Upper West Siders who take the time to beautify our neighborhood.

The question often arises: Why don't we ever see baby pigeons walking around the city with the millions of pigeon adults?

Lawmakers will now be able to lower the city's speed limit to 20 MPH on most streets in the five boroughs.

The individual relocated to the sidewalk just outside the park at 76th Street and Riverside Drive.

WSR sent reporter Bobby Panza out to talk to people in the area to see how they feel about the building (far left with crane).

With charm and wit, Gary has spent endless hours perfecting the "schmear." Secret inside!

Thursday, hundreds of students continued to occupy a lawn area in front of Columbia’s Butler Library.

Randy Mastro, who has a history on the Upper West Side, might soon be the city's top lawyer.

Dozens of Columbia University students have been arrested Thursday in connection to a pro-Palestine protest on campus.

Workers at the Pier i restaurant in Riverside Park South had to fish out chairs and other furniture tossed into the Hudson by vandals overnight.

Poppie extends; exterminator moves; two new cafes opening; a Starbucks returns; Kossar's coming May 1.

There will be silent discos, music and dance performances, children's shows, educational workshops, festivals, fitness activities, and more, all free.

The incident took place near West 63rd Street and Broadway, police said.

With temperatures finally warming up, a bustling Central Park welcomed New Yorkers and visitors from around the world this past weekend.

He had no idea he was renting the apartment of the legendary actor.

Any readers interested in an $85 million Upper West Side townhouse that has tormented neighbors for years?

All four Upper West Side legislators were on the same Zoom screen Tuesday night discussing e-bike safety, but they were not all on the same page.

No one looked or laughed except us. I knew I wanted to be part of a place where incongruity was normal.

A fire broke out in the basement of 474 Columbus Avenue, between West 82nd and 83rd streets, at around 3:19 p.m. on Friday.

Tori Perozo was last seen on Tuesday, April 9th, at 3:45 p.m. on the N/W train heading south from West 59th Street.

The owners will give current tenants first shot at buying their apartments. They will have until May 6 to purchase their units.

About 30% of what city residents put in their trash is food scraps and other potential compost that attracts rats and contributes to greenhouse gas production in landfills.