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    Upper West Side Vacation Time

    September 6, 2026 | 8:39 AM
    in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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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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    20 Comments
    Mark
    Mark
    1 month ago

    You clearly chose the UWS and *then* the beach. Well chosen!

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    Nan
    Nan
    1 month ago
    Reply to  Mark

    LOL. didn’t even see the Zabars and Murrays bags at first…

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    Gary
    Gary
    29 days ago
    Reply to  Nan

    I take the UWS with me wherever I go.

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    Neal
    Neal
    1 month ago

    I noticed the bags. Gary is the sort of person who brings fish to the ocean.

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    Rosie
    Rosie
    1 month ago
    Reply to  Neal

    that is hilarious. Made me go back for a second look at the cartoon. You’re right. He’s brought lox to the ocean! 🙂

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    5 cent comments
    5 cent comments
    1 month ago

    I miss the days when I could grab a beer at the Boat Basin and sit on the nearby lawn enjoying a nice view of the Hudson while relaxing in the shade.

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    Tuna Jack
    Tuna Jack
    1 month ago

    Location location. Beachfront!

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    Joanna
    Joanna
    1 month ago

    tough choices..

    1
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    Mary McCarthy
    Mary McCarthy
    1 month ago

    Happy Labor Day weekend!

    1
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    Peter Birkenhead
    Peter Birkenhead
    1 month ago

    ❤️🤣 Love it.

    1
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    Nina
    Nina
    1 month ago

    pool!

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    Debfrombrooklyn
    Debfrombrooklyn
    1 month ago

    Definitely go to the beach!

    1
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    Pat Hogan
    Pat Hogan
    1 month ago

    Beach please!

    1
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    Neal
    Neal
    1 month ago

    I guess whoever moderates these comments has gone to the beach!

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    Hannah
    Hannah
    29 days ago
    Reply to  Neal

    Couldn’t let this just slide by…. So good, really. The capers for the lox.

    1
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    Steve
    Steve
    1 month ago

    Are the Berkshires a choice? I vote for the Berkshires.

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    5 cent comments
    5 cent comments
    29 days ago
    Reply to  Steve

    Hudson valley: also a winner!

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    Edith
    Edith
    1 month ago

    Lol, love the signature hat.

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    Floria
    Floria
    1 month ago

    Ahhh…

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    Eugene Nickerson
    Eugene Nickerson
    29 days ago

    I am hard at work on the UWS while you all are at your second homes or on a nice vacation!

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