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    Upper West Side Trick or Trick???

    October 26, 2025 | 8:50 AM
    in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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    By Gary Martin

    I knew there was a reason the pup wanted to tag along this Halloween. She obviously knew we had an interesting new neighbor.

    May YOUR Halloween be filled only with treats.

    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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    21 Comments
    Joanna
    Joanna
    10 months ago

    It’s always a treat to open the Rag on Sunday mornings. Thank you, Gary!

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    Eljay
    Eljay
    10 months ago

    hahaha! CUTE! I think I had that neighbor in the East Village years ago!

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    Paula Sahli
    Paula Sahli
    10 months ago

    Happy Halloween Gary. Love your costume 😂

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    Ped Astel
    Ped Astel
    10 months ago
    Reply to  Paula Sahli

    underrated comment

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    Neal
    Neal
    10 months ago

    Isn’t that the president of your co-op board?

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    Auntie Em
    Auntie Em
    10 months ago

    This reminds us that a treat for some can be a trick for someone else. (and vice versa).. Martoonerville always brings an interesting perspective, even if you’re not a cranky old man.

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    Nina
    Nina
    10 months ago

    I know that guy!

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    Ellen
    Ellen
    10 months ago

    There is always a trick!

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    Mark
    Mark
    10 months ago

    Thanks for the nice dose of levity, Gary. We could all use more treats right now. Happy Halloween, everyone!

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    Ellen White
    Ellen White
    10 months ago

    Nice, Gary!

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    Pat
    Pat
    10 months ago

    Not sure I’d stick around when that guy opened the door! Lol!

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    Corcoran
    Corcoran
    10 months ago

    I did hear your building has good bones.

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    Andy
    Andy
    10 months ago

    Are bones safe to eat if they’re out of the packaging?

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    Kathy
    Kathy
    10 months ago

    Halloween humor! Love it. Keep up the great work, Gary.

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    Kneeless
    Kneeless
    10 months ago

    He has a bone to pick with you…

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    Debfrombrooklyn
    Debfrombrooklyn
    10 months ago

    Aw, Gary! That doggo wagging his tail is too cute. Treats to you too! I’m grateful for your Sunday posts-which are always on target.

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    David
    David
    10 months ago

    💀

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    Stacey
    Stacey
    10 months ago

    Love the enthusiastic, eagerly awaiting dog! Happy Halloween!

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    Ped Astel
    Ped Astel
    10 months ago

    dem bones, dem bones….dems dry bones.

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    DOUG G
    DOUG G
    10 months ago

    Great Stuff always!

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    Joe Chiplock
    Joe Chiplock
    10 months ago

    Happy Halloween Gary Martin and West Side Rag readers!

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