Tag: uws

This month, we bring news of new cupcakes, novelties and outdoors goods on the Upper West Side, as well as the closing of two spots that were dear to locals

September 8, 2011 Weather: Thundershowers, High of 75 Degrees. Notices: Fashion's Night Out is tonight, and there are tons of deals to be had throughout the city and the neighborhood, including 36 locations on the Upper West Side. Check out the list of participating stores here. Also lots of restaurants ...

This week's list of local events features a concert by the New York Philharmonic playing Leonard Bernstein's score for West Side Story live during the movie, a series of events leading up to the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and a county fair for the neighborhood. The West Side ...

Remember Hurricane Irene? It was just one week ago, but it feels much farther away, doesn't it? We've dug up seven videos made by Upper West Siders of the scene in the neighborhood, from Blair-Witch-style films to a silly video of a woman dressing up her dogs in ridiculous yellow ...

Hurricane Irene is whirling its way up the East Coast, destined for an intimate date with New York City late Saturday and into Sunday (the worst of the storm is expected to hit between about 7 a.m. and noon on Sunday), and frankly most of us aren't very prepared. So ...

August 23, 2011 Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 79 Degrees. Notices: If you'd like your photo to be featured on West Side Rag like @isardasorensen above, please email us or contact us via twitter. News: The striking workers at the Central Park Boathouse are telling people who pass by that ...

August 22, 2011 Weather: Sunny, High of 81 Degrees. Notices: This week, get ready for an outdoor film series in Central Park dedicated to films about music, a free screening of the Motorcycle Diaries, and the two year anniversary of Whole Foods in Columbus Square, along with tons of other ...

The Department of Transportation recently converted some old parking meters to bike racks on Columbus Avenue, attaching shiny silver circles onto the poles. They look somewhat like ancient alien symbols brought to earth for an M. Night Shyamalan movie, meaning the aliens will soon be here and will turn the ...

With record rain having already fallen on New York City over the weekend, and more to come, it's time to take off our pants and hang them up to dry -- and then pause and reflect in our underwear. That feels better, doesn't it? Above, check out a picture that ...

August 15, 2011 Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms, High of 81 Degrees. Notices: The Central Park Conservancy is putting on an outdoor movie series next week on a hill in the middle of the park between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive, and you can vote for which movie will ...

August 10, 2011 Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms, High of 90 Degrees. Notices: Upper West Sider Dimity Kirwan is hosting an event on Aug. 20 behind Hostel International on West 104th Street to set parents who need childcare and tutoring up with educators who can provide that care. It costs $12. Register ...

I'm going to try out a new feature on the Rag that will allow folks to broadcast what they've lost or found to their neighbors. If you lose or find something (aside from your mind), please let us know. Here are some recent items people have reported lost or found ...

By Maria Gorshin Living in a boredom-free zone is one of the perks of city living that I’m especially grateful for when friends and relatives come to visit. In a quieter setting I have to rely on my iffy skills as a hostess and activity planner to keep my guests ...

Amid all of the recent high-profile businesses closing (H&H! Borders! Cafe Con Leche!) on the Upper West Side, a bunch of new restaurants are preparing to open up shop or have just opened in the neighborhood. So don't despair. One of my favorite tipsters, Daren, recently snapped some shots of ...

July 18, 2011 Weather: Scattered storms, High of 92 Degrees. Notices: There are tons of great events this week on our calendar, from a free screening of Elizabeth Taylor in "Father of the Bride" to live free music at Tavern on the Green. Check it out! News: A hawk snatched ...

The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend in the neighborhood (High of 88 degrees and sunny both days). And a heat wave is on its away next week, so enjoy it while you can! If you do one thing outside this weekend… Check out a free multicultural concert ...

July 15, 2011 Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 85 Degrees. News: People went all-out with capes and costumes at the midnight showing of the final Harry Potter movie at the AMC Loews. (Time) A nonprofit is pushing a crackdown on dirty and poorly maintained newspaper boxes. A local community board ...

By Laura Weiss With the new Upper East Side 25,000 square foot Fairway opening July 20, will Upper West Siders get Fairway envy? The new store boasts three high-speed elevators to whisk you to the second floor. No balky coughing, wheezing contraption like the conveyance in the UWS locale. The ...

July 14, 2011 Weather: Sunny, High of 83 Degrees. News: A 13,779-square-foot penthouse with 11 full bathrooms is now for sale at 535 West End Avenue. It could set a record for the highest sale price north of 15 CPW if it sells at or near its asking price of ...

July 13, 2011 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 87 Degrees. Notices: Lincoln Center has released its official iPhone app. It makes it easier to see what's on the schedule, buy tickets and, most importantly, find the restrooms. Did anyone get nice pictures of Manhattanhenge (where the setting sun aligns perfectly ...