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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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Joanna
Joanna
1 month ago

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

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Eljay
Eljay
1 month ago

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

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Paula Sahli
Paula Sahli
1 month ago

Happy Halloween Gary. Love your costume 😂

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Ped Astel
Ped Astel
1 month ago
Reply to  Paula Sahli

underrated comment

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Neal
Neal
1 month ago

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

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Auntie Em
Auntie Em
1 month 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
1 month ago

I know that guy!

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Ellen
Ellen
1 month ago

There is always a trick!

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Mark
Mark
1 month 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
1 month ago

Nice, Gary!

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Pat
Pat
1 month ago

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

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Corcoran
Corcoran
1 month ago

I did hear your building has good bones.

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Andy
Andy
1 month ago

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

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Kathy
Kathy
1 month ago

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

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Kneeless
Kneeless
1 month ago

He has a bone to pick with you…

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Debfrombrooklyn
Debfrombrooklyn
1 month 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
1 month ago

💀

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Stacey
Stacey
1 month ago

Love the enthusiastic, eagerly awaiting dog! Happy Halloween!

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Ped Astel
Ped Astel
1 month ago

dem bones, dem bones….dems dry bones.

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DOUG G
DOUG G
1 month ago

Great Stuff always!

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Joe Chiplock
Joe Chiplock
1 month ago

Happy Halloween Gary Martin and West Side Rag readers!

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