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Preparing for the New Year on the UWS

December 28, 2025 | 9:01 AM
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By Gary Martin

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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Nook
Nook
10 hours ago

If 2025 taught us anything — ALWAYS read the fine print! Here’s to better times ahead!

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Amy
Amy
10 hours ago

haha!😆 Me too, Gary!!
(love the Zabar’s hat!🧡)

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Joanna
Joanna
9 hours ago

Me too, Gary. 2025 has a lot to answer for.

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Poobah
Poobah
8 hours ago

The fine print: “All new horrors…”

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Ellen
Ellen
8 hours ago

Now that I know Gary better I agree…all about fine print!

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Kneeless
Kneeless
8 hours ago

I second the motion. And I hope a certain store sends you at least a gift basket.

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Mark
Mark
8 hours ago

I’m impressed that you actually want to read it. These days, most people are opting for a ChatGPT summary.

Maybe that’s part of the problem.

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Miriam Drachman
Miriam Drachman
7 hours ago

Make you sure you have your reading glasses! Thanks for sharing your great humor in a difficult year!
Keep it coming in 2026. We need it!

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Pat
Pat
7 hours ago

We shall stay upbeat even if reality is not!!!

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Steve M
Steve M
7 hours ago

With a new communist mayor, you won’t like the fine print. Should’a read it before you cast your vote this past November. Now you’re gonna have to live with the consequences.

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Corcoran
Corcoran
6 hours ago

Wouldn’t hurt to run it by your lawyer as well. Just saying.

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Neal
Neal
5 hours ago

I certainly didn’t sign up for this!

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Paula Sahli
Paula Sahli
5 hours ago

I’m with you!

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Sharon
Sharon
4 hours ago

Me too!!!

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Ellen T. White
Ellen T. White
3 hours ago

LOL!!!

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