Falafel, Sushi, and Jazz Arrive; Alexis Bittar Leaves; Jacob's Pickles Moving.

When it comes to selling bagels, one new Upper West Side establishment stands firm in its ways.

Missing the old country.

What would Tom Hayden do?

West Side Rag readers include at least a few who say they come to our site mainly for the comments.

Clarifying critical misconceptions.

The Robin is the bird most muttered about when a birder has had a slow birdwatching day (“all I’ve seen are Robins (sigh)”).

Openings! Openings! Openings! Including some that we've been waiting for it seems like forever.

The Joan of Arc monument on the UWS was the first statue of a nonfiction woman ever commissioned within a New York City park.

She considered herself "a seemingly sophisticated, reasonably bright, outwardly aware Upper West Sider" ... but still, this happened.

Watch your step.

For her extraordinary spirit and service to her older neighbors and all New Yorkers, WSR honors Sonya Rani Choudhury.

Birders view them high up in the trees, oohing and aahing as if watching Fourth of July fireworks.

"There is a special place in my heart for diners; I can find them scattered throughout the story of my life."

Multiple openings and reopenings (no closings!); a major photo center is coming and a fire company returns home.

"I attribute our enduring relationships to zip code 10025."

A low point in Central Park provided an unexpected high point for my week.

When my father remarried, his wife determined that this family, which had been so close to mine, was not socially worthy of our friendship.

“The minute we found this corner location, we were like, this is it.”

The waterproof little fluff balls are sure to bring joy to all who are lucky enough to see one.

Lawmakers will now be able to lower the city's speed limit to 20 MPH on most streets in the five boroughs.

With charm and wit, Gary has spent endless hours perfecting the "schmear." Secret inside!

All is not what it seems.

It’s more than a record of what’s new business-wise, having as much to do with the substance and culture of the UWS.

Poppie extends; exterminator moves; two new cafes opening; a Starbucks returns; Kossar's coming May 1.

Any readers interested in an $85 million Upper West Side townhouse that has tormented neighbors for years?

About 30% of what city residents put in their trash is food scraps and other potential compost that attracts rats and contributes to greenhouse gas production in landfills.

It is a stunning sight to see McMahon treat her pigeon and other patients with such delight and affection at the Wild Bird Fund.

Goodbye Gertrude; welcome back Pier i; new acupuncture and wellness center.

A solar eclipse will happen on Monday and here's how you can get a free pair of protective glasses.