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Underground Rumblings on the UWS

August 24, 2025 | 7:02 AM
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By Gary Martin

I have the power of paranoia even when my wife asks me an innocent question.

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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Ken
Ken
11 months ago

But Big Brother really is listening to us!

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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
11 months ago

Paranoia is always an appropriate response.

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Therese Case
Therese Case
11 months ago

Knowing both of you I get such a kick out of those accurate caricatures! Well done!

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Paula Sahli
Paula Sahli
11 months ago

So true, I relate 👍

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Nancy
Nancy
11 months ago

Another good one

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Mia
Mia
11 months ago

Haha – up to no good as always.

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Debfrombrooklyn
Debfrombrooklyn
11 months ago

Very funny cartoon!

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Nancy
Nancy
11 months ago

For those who actually know the human Gary (as opposed to the cartoon Gary) I ask— would you ever be surprised by this answer?

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Laurie K
Laurie K
11 months ago

I’m scared FOR you Gary!!!

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David
David
10 months ago

🤪

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