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    Happy Father’s Day Upper West Side!

    June 15, 2025 | 8:15 AM
    in ART, COLUMNS
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    By Gary Martin

    Thinking of all the “fathers” in my life — real and surrogate; teachers and mentors; nephews and friends’ kids now fathers themselves. May we point our attention to those that deserve a little celebration this weekend, and away from those that drain us.

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    Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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    17 Comments
    Neal Leibowitz
    Neal Leibowitz
    1 year ago

    I never would have known if you hadn’t told me.

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    Sue
    Sue
    1 year ago

    He’s got it right! Go Gary!

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    Paula Sahli
    Paula Sahli
    1 year ago

    Wonderful illustration as always. Happy Father’s Day to all past and present.

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    Sharon
    Sharon
    1 year ago

    Happy Father’s Day to all you dads of people and fur babies and to dads with and without fur and hair

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    Mark
    Mark
    1 year ago

    “ May we point our attention to those that deserve a little celebration this weekend, and away from those that drain us.” That may be the best advice I’ve ever been given. Thanks, Gary, and Happy Father’s Day!

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    Nina
    Nina
    1 year ago

    Right back at you!

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    Kathy
    Kathy
    1 year ago

    A much-needed smile!

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    Therese Sargent Case
    Therese Sargent Case
    1 year ago

    Love the puppy in the corner! Happy Fathers’ Day!

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    Maggie McComas
    Maggie McComas
    1 year ago
    Reply to  Therese Sargent Case

    Hadn’t noticed the pup . . .

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    Miriam Drachman
    Miriam Drachman
    1 year ago

    Happy Father’s Day!

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    UWS Dad
    UWS Dad
    1 year ago

    Happy Father’s Day to all the UWS Dads!

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    Elaine
    Elaine
    1 year ago

    Happy Father’s Day to all! And….a special mention for the “daddies” who get the unconditional love from their fur babies in this WORLD.

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    L Shenker
    L Shenker
    1 year ago

    That was so cute and kind Gary

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    David
    David
    1 year ago

    Nice to see Rosie in the picture.

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    Mia
    Mia
    1 year ago

    Happy Father’s Day to all!

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    Joe Chiplock
    Joe Chiplock
    1 year ago

    Thank you, Gary.

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    Joanna
    Joanna
    1 year ago

    Very nice, Gary. I hope your day was great. I see Rosie in the corner. xoxo

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