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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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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
1 month 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..

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Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
1 month ago

Happy Labor Day weekend!

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Peter Birkenhead
Peter Birkenhead
1 month ago

❤️🤣 Love it.

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Nina
Nina
1 month ago

pool!

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Debfrombrooklyn
Debfrombrooklyn
1 month ago

Definitely go to the beach!

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Pat Hogan
Pat Hogan
1 month ago

Beach please!

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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
1 month ago
Reply to  Neal

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

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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
1 month 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
1 month 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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