“Despite our school clearly identifying Manhattan Youth as the best fit for our community, a different provider was selected.” 

The city's Department of Education withdrew controversial proposals to close or relocate three UWS schools.

"Children not only have tolerance for different learning needs but they embrace it as the norm," one school parent told WSR.

"I don’t think I can support any of these proposals for 2026," Naveed Hasan, a member of PEP, told West Side Rag.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced this week that two UWS ZIP codes would be getting more 3-K seats.

The DOE will not be moving forward with a plan to begin phasing out the Community Action School next school year.

Federal agents detained a Columbia University student on Thursday morning, according to the school.

"If you train a Black person well enough, they'll know to use the back," an adult said while an UWS child was speaking.

If the Center School is moved to the P.S. 191 building, the latter's middle school would be eliminated.

In July, the chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Madison will become Columbia's fourth president since 2023.

Hundreds of people from the Center School community attended the Thursday meeting with School District 3 leaders.

"We've made a home of this place as a school," a Center School teacher told WSR.

Kamar Samuels is the new New York City Schools Chancellor.

Stories about a Michelin rating, an ICE raid, Mamdani's election, real estate prices, and a rat infestation were among the Rag's most-read 2025 posts.

A new school for early childhood is opening on Amsterdam Avenue, between West 89th and 90th streets.

A local middle school's soccer program has done the Upper West Side proud.

The Upper West Side building will still become a homeless shelter.

No Palestinian commemoration was allowed on the grounds, nor were members of the press, but students supporting Palestine protested outside the university gates.

"Seeing their facial expressions, watching them be vulnerable with each other and their teachers is really quite moving."

Ever want to spend a night at the American Museum of Natural History?

"Open Minds and Open Gates are Better for All" read a sign demanding Columbia open its campus to the neighborhood.

The city will open a special education elementary school next month on the Upper West Side.

This annual event enables low-income children to “shop” for back-to-school outfits and school supplies: all brand new, all free.

In fighting for social justice for nearly 150 years, Ethical Culture Society has been "punching well above its weight."

“Dear graduates and dependents…”

Most UWSers will know Tom's Diner, but what about the NASA scientists who have worked above it for the last 60 years?

The owner of West Side Kids said it is in danger of closing its doors at the end of the year.

Numbers are available that break down measles vaccination rates by ZIP code in New York City.

After more than two centuries, the Robertson school will close for good following graduation in mid-June.

An eye-catching broker's fee, a president's resignation, and more Upper West Side projects to decide between for funding.