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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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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
5 months ago

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

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Sue
Sue
5 months ago

He’s got it right! Go Gary!

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Paula Sahli
Paula Sahli
5 months ago

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

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Sharon
Sharon
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months ago

Right back at you!

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Kathy
Kathy
5 months ago

A much-needed smile!

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Therese Sargent Case
Therese Sargent Case
5 months ago

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

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Maggie McComas
Maggie McComas
5 months ago
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Hadn’t noticed the pup . . .

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Miriam Drachman
Miriam Drachman
5 months ago

Happy Father’s Day!

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UWS Dad
UWS Dad
5 months ago

Happy Father’s Day to all the UWS Dads!

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Elaine
Elaine
5 months 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
5 months ago

That was so cute and kind Gary

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David
David
5 months ago

Nice to see Rosie in the picture.

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Mia
Mia
5 months ago

Happy Father’s Day to all!

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Joe Chiplock
Joe Chiplock
5 months ago

Thank you, Gary.

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Joanna
Joanna
5 months ago

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

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