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The ‘60s were incredibly fun, but also incredibly dangerous.

Eve Yohalem, pictured here with her faithful companion Magnolia, is a children’s book author (Cast Off and Escape Under the Forever Sky) and Podcast creator who lives

John French is a passionate Upper West Sider who has played many roles in his career and philanthropic efforts. He’s best known as the founding member of Twisted Sister and

Tony Award winner Victoria Clark has graced the Broadway stage and the small screen too -- taking on memorable roles on shows like the dramatic series “Homeland”.

Susie Essman is an actress, comedienne and a neighborhood treasure! You’d be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about living here

Joy Behar has shared her love of the Upper West Side in calmer times. We thought we'd checkback in now to see how, like the rest of us, she’s figuring out life these days. Joy's

Ellen Jovin is the founder of a communication skills training consultancy, creator of a language-learning website, and most importantly the creator of an Upper West Side institution

Stephanie Little may have started out in The City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia, people!) but now can’t see herself living anywhere else but West 69th Street

Jeffrey Toobin chuckled as he grabbed a bench in his favorite place in New York City – Riverside Park. “My wife thinks it’s very ambitious of me

When she's on screen, Susie Essman is a comic genius, beloved by millions of people. In her off hours, she's just another Upper West Sider, eating at

Eve Yohalem, pictured here with her faithful companion Magnolia, is a children’s book author (Cast Off and Escape Under the Forever Sky) and a volunteer

Fresh off red carpet coverage of this year’s Oscars, Upper West Sider and stylist to stars from Hollywood to Broadway, George Brescia, shares with us why this

Steve Guttenberg is one of those rare talents who can charm audiences in theaters, on Broadway and on television. He has starred in some of the most successful blockbuster

Welcome to the first ever family edition of “Why The West Side?” Meet the Harnick’s: Sheldon is a lyricist best known for his work on hit musicals like

You’d be hard pressed to find a more passionate Upper West Sider than John French. He’s the founding member of Twisted Sister, where's he's known as

You may recognize Chicago native, Joey Slotnick, from his numerous roles in film (“A League of Their Own”, “Twister”, etc.) and television ("Nip/Tuck", "The Good Wife", etc.)

Joy Behar is one of the most distinct and unafraid comic voices out there. She may be a Brooklynite by birth, but she's a proud Upper West Sider now.

Caytha Jentis has written, produced and directed a number of award-winning features including “Bad Parents” starring Janeane Garofalo and Cheri Oteri

He might not be the only immersion or stunt journalist living on the Upper West Side, but A.J. Jacobs has got to be one of the most fun.

Robert Small is the president and executive producer of RSE (Robert Small Entertainment) and the director of The Macaulay Honors College New Media Lab