West Side Rag
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The Upper West Side's source for news, events and opinions. Written by locals for locals.
The UWS wishes our country a happy birthday!
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Happy Birthday USA from the UWS
By Gary Martin Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more
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Vacation mode doesnât require a whole new set of sights. A step out of routine is enough, and the small sliver of the Upper West Side we know becomes a wide unknown again. We could go on quite a trip just around the corner:
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Today feels like the perfect day to celebrate staycations as an act of independence from autopilot.
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The Upper West Side at the Speed of Wonder
Photos by Yvonne VĂĄvra by Yvonne VĂĄvra Iâve cast my fair share of judgment on tourists at the 72nd and
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Restaurant Week will begin on July 20 with more than 110 Upper West Side eateries.
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Here Are the More Than 110 UWS Eateries Participating in Restaurant Week This Summer
Photo courtesy of New York Restaurant Week. By Gus Saltonstall New York City Restaurant Week will soon be back for
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From fireworks to flyovers, there are lots of ways to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday right here in the neighborhood.
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UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do in (and Around) the Neighborhood
By Tracy Zwick July 3rd through 5th 4th of July International Aerial Review at The Intrepid: Saturday, July 4th at
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It is the heat that'll get you.
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WSR Cartoon: It’s These Polyester Costumes
By Bob Eckstein About the cartoonist: Bob Eckstein is a writer, illustrator, author, and contributor of cartoons to The New Yorker and
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Francesco's Pizza is closed and the inside of the storefront is completely gutted.
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Francesco’s Pizza, 27-Year Upper West Side Pizzeria, Appears to Permanently Close
A shuttered Francesco's Pizza on the Upper West Side. Photos by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall A longtime Upper West
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The new outpost will be Eataly Caffè's first on the Upper West Side.
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Eataly Caffè Set to Open on the Upper West Side in Former Starbucks Home
A sign for a new Eataly Caffè on the Upper West Side. Photo by Isaac Radnitzer. By Gus Saltonstall A
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4 days ago
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A fleet of tall ships will make their way up the Hudson River on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fleet of Tall Ships to Travel Through the Upper West Side Along the Hudson River
The BAP Union from Peru, which will feature in the parade. Photo courtesy of Sail4th 250. By Gus Saltonstall Upper
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4 days ago
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Keyâs song helped transform the âstars and stripesâ from a mere battle flag into a sacred symbol of national pride.
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First Edition of âThe Star-Spangled Banner’ Now at UWS Library for the Performing Arts: the Story Behind the Song
First Edition 'The Star Spangled Banner. Photo credit: NYPL/Jonathan Blanc. By Bonnie Eissner No publisher likes a typo, and Thomas
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If this little bird finds a reason to sing in this heat, so can we.
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The show will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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Macy’s July 4 Fireworks 2026 Show To Ignite Over Hudson River and East River: What to Know
July 4th fireworks. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will take place over both sides
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Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding was just named the best dessert in the country.
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UWS Bakery’s Dessert Named Best in the United States by The Food Network
Magnolia Bakery's Banana Pudding. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Bakery. By Gus Saltonstall A dessert from a bakery on the Upper
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To help you stay up-to-date, hereâs an alphabetical list (with links) of every opening weâve covered over the past six months.
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Upper West Side Openings From the First Half of 2026: A Very Long List
Photo credit clockwise: Orwashers/Lisa Kava. Pastrami Queen/Gus Saltonstall. Boucherie/Lisa Kava. Effy's Cafe/Lisa Kava. By Lisa Kava Every Wednesday morning, West
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"Itâs been there for many months, and it keeps getting larger," an UWSer wrote about the Riverside Park sinkhole.
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Sinkhole Continues to Expand Near Upper West Side Dog Park: ‘Soon It Will Consume the Dog Run’
A sinkhole in Riverside Park. Photos by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall A sinkhole is gaining in strength near a
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There are plenty of places to cool down on the Upper West Side.
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Where to Find Upper West Side Cooling Centers as Heat Wave Strikes
St. Agnes Library on the Upper West Side, which is operating as a cooling center. Photo by Caroline Mays. By
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This week's historical challenge is a little different: Can you put these images (plus others in the story) in chronological order?
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Upper West Side Historical Photo Challenge No. 30
By Rob Garber for the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group Welcome to another installment in the Ragâs Historical Photo Challenge. A
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Upper West Side restaurants, coffee shops, and parks led the way.
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Favorite Spots on the Upper West Side as Decided by Locals
WSR's sign for "What's Your Favorite Upper West Side spot?" Photos by Sam Gross. By West Side Rag On Sunday,
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The incident took place on Riverside Drive, between West 106th and 107th streets.
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Man Sets Trash on Fire on Upper West Side Block: Strange Video Shows
A man lighting trash on fire on Riverside Drive. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall "Pyromaniac on Riverside Drive," read a
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The burst of sweetness from the juicy tomato paired incredibly well with the saltiness of the anchovy and the creaminess of the cheese.
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Hereâs the UWS Dish: Buceo 95âs Picoteo
Buceo 95's Picoteo. Photos by Yana Krasnitskaya By Yana Krasnitskaya It was a heavy, heavy summer evening when I visited
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Rev up the air conditionersâyou're going to need them, with temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits by week's end.
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Have a great week!
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"It was a pleasure to be editing things about issues or what's happening in the neighborhood that affects us all."
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From Bagels to Sidewalk Sheds: West Side Rag’s Beloved Senior Editor, Moving on to New Challenges, Reflects on Four Years
Photo courtesy of Ann Cooper. By Carol Tannenhauser Shortly after my late husband, Bobby Tannenhauser, and I bought the Rag
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It's a celebration.
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Upper West Side Pride
By Gary Martin Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more
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Sparked by a grocery list mystery, I found myself wondering: Which family recipes and dinner ideas are walking among us? What is everyone up to in the kitchen?
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The Grocery List: An Upper West Side Mystery
West Side Rag reader Andreas sent in this photo of a grocery list he found in a Target shopping cart.
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Join experts from Gotham Bat Conservancy in Riverside Park at 8 o'clock tonight to see nighttime wildlife, including local bats.
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UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do in (and Around) the Neighborhood
Graphic. By Tracy Zwick June 26th through 28th Bats of Riverside Park Guided Walk: Friday, June 26th from 8 to
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The gunpoint robbery took place Friday morning on West 62nd Street, police said.
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Woman Robbed at Gunpoint on the Upper West Side: Police
Courtesy of WSR. By Gus Saltonstall A woman was robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning on the Upper West Side,
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10 days ago
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Thursdayâs vote marked the first rent freeze ever for two-year leases.
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Fulfilling His Promise, Mamdaniâs Rent Board Votes Through Stabilized Rent Freeze
Tenant-rights advocates celebrate at the El Museo del Barrio after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rent for two-year
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Who's the boss?
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WSR Cartoon: Happy National Take Your Dog to Work Day
By Bob Eckstein About the cartoonist: Bob Eckstein is a writer, illustrator, author, and contributor of cartoons to The New Yorker and
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10 days ago
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The former Manhattan Country School at 150 West 85th Street is set to sell for $33 million.
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Upper West Side School Building to Sell for $33 Million
150 West 85th Street on the Upper West Side, which formerly housed Manhattan Country School. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By
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Grand Army Plaza South has reopened as an entrance to Central Park.
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Central Park Entrance Reopens After $16 Million Restoration Project
Pulitzer Fountain at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Central Park. Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservancy. By West Side
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A sign on a West 71st Street building masked with scaffolding contained a gripe some will find familiar.
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UWS Shed Watch: Preserving the Upper West Sideâs Historic Charm Takes Time â and Sidewalk Sheds
Photo courtesy of Scott Etkin. By Scott Etkin A notice posted on a sidewalk shed outside an apartment building on
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Go anywhere that super-high rises congregate, and you wonât find anything that looks like a neighborhood.
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West Side Canvas: The View From the Street
Painting and Essay by Robert Beck All day long, I can hear them demolishing the buildings on 66th Street. The
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The fire ignited at 33 West 63rd Street on Wednesday morning, FDNY said.
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4 People Hospitalized in Upper West Side Residential Building Fire: FDNY
33 West 63rd Street. Google Maps. By Gus Saltonstall A fire broke out on the Upper West Side Wednesday morning
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12 days ago
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The Upper West Side subway grate has since been welded shut, according to the MTA.
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2 People Climb Through UWS Subway Grate Into Abandoned Train Station: See It
A person lowering themselves through an unfastened grate on the Upper West Side. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall A peculiar
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Lady M, a luxury cake boutique with locations worldwide, celebrated the grand opening of its Columbus Circle shop yesterday.
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Openings & Closings: Lady M; Carrot; Picky Barista; Casa Louie Waterline; Pilates Addiction
Photo courtesy of Lady M By Lisa Kava and Natalie Demaree Lady M, a bakery and cake shop, celebrated its
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Micah Lasher is the Democratic nominee for New York's 12th Congressional district.
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Upper West Sider Micah Lasher Wins NY-12 Congressional Race; Eli Northrup Wins AD69 Contest
Micah Lasher delivering his victory speech Tuesday night at Jacob's Pickles. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall Upper West
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Election Day has finally arrived on the Upper West Side.
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Scenes From an UWS Election Day: ‘Keep the Seat With a West Side Candidate’
Photos by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall The day has finally come. After months of campaigning, mailers, and television advertisements,
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13 days ago
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An ice cream truck idles all day outside my ground-floor office. It's both noisy and an environmental nuisance. Help!
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Ruthless Advice for Upper West Siders: All of the Answers With None of the Expertise
By Karen Bergreen and Cynthia Kaplan Editorâs note: This month, author, podcaster, and longtime UWSer A.J. Jacobs is filling in
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The Tang Wing is now open at the New York Historical on the Upper West Side.
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Upper West Side Museum Opens New $175 Million Wing
The facade of the New York Historical on the Upper West Side. Photo courtesy of The New York Historical. By
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Robert Dewars was last seen leaving his UWS home on June 12, police said.
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Upper West Side Man, 70, Has Been Missing for 10 Days: Police
Courtesy of WSR. By Gus Saltonstall An Upper West Side man has been missing for 10 days, police announced at
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Robert Dewars was last seen leaving his UWS home on June 12, police said.
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Meet Yana Krasnitskaya, our new Dish columnist, who says Cafe Luxembourg's grilled cheese sandwich takes her back to her childhood.
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Hereâs the UWS Dish: Cafe Luxembourgâs Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cafe Luxembourg's grilled cheese sandwich and fries, with three -- three! -- options for dipping. Photos by Yana Krasnitskaya By
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A special Lincoln Center concert series for people with dementia made news around the world last week.
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Upper West Siders, meet your daddy. A man who had such a huge impact on our neighborhood that history remembers him as the âFather of the Upper West Sideâ: Cyrus Clark. Read our weekend column:
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I documented the sighting in a field journal.
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Rare Sightings on the Upper West Side
By Gary Martin Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more
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Cyrus Clark had such a huge impact on our neighborhood that history remembers him as the âFather of the Upper West Side.â
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Father Knows Best â An Upper West Side Story
A cyclist pedals past the monument to Cyrus Clark in Riverside Park near the entrance at West 83rd Street. Photos
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"It was my dream job, and itâs a dream job for Noah,â David Krauss said about his son.
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A New Father-Son Duo in the UWSâ MET Orchestra
Noah, David, and Kristen celebrating Noah's successful MET Orchestra audition at a Lincoln Center restaurant. All photos courtesy of the
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17 days ago
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Paul Winter's 31st annual Summer Solstice celebration will be held at St. John the Divine tomorrow at 4:30 a.m. (Yes, you read that right.)
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UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do in (and Around) the Neighborhood
Graphic. By Tracy Zwick June 19th through 21st Juneteenth Community Day at the Studio Museum in Harlem: Friday, June 19th
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A father-son conductor-dancer duo looks forward to performing together at the Met.
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UWS Father and Son Perform Together at the Met as a Dance Dream Comes True
Max and Charles Barker at the Met this week, before an ABT performance of "Swan Lake." Photo by Nir Arieli
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