Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted Outside UWS Window
A red-tailed hawk sighting recently took place on the Upper West Side. Our reader, Jessica Turco, spotted the bird sitting on an AC unit outside
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New York Language Center: Breaking Language Barriers with English Courses
Do you know someone who needs to learn or improve their English skills? New York Language Center makes learning English affordable, convenient, and fun. With
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The 1950s & ‘60s on West 96th Street
Odd, what’s gone. Take newsstands. Sprawling out from a minimal shelter for the vendor, green-painted newsstands were predictably located outside of subway entrances. Newspapers were
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108th Street Skatepark Named After Andy Kessler
Andy Kessler, a famous skateboarder, was adopted and raised on the Upper West Side. Born in 1961, Kessler was part of an early generation of
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The 5 Best Picnic Spots on the Upper West Side
Life’s a picnic, ain’t it? So why not celebrate it with some outdoor eating? That’s right, the parks on the Upper West Side were made
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New Hardware Store Replaces Beacon Paint and Hardware
After Beacon Paint and Hardware closed after 120 years, the landlord, Brusco, has taken over the space. There is now a new hardware store operating
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The Impressive Women of The Calhoun School’s Early Days
In the early 20th Century, New York’s rich Jews were not welcomed at private schools or private clubs. So, they formed their own. The girls
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8 REMARKABLE NEW YORKERS OVER 80
At its 6th annual Eight Over Eighty benefit gala, The New Jewish Home will pay tribute to eight exceptional individuals who personify the value of aging well into
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Duck in Central Park with Plastic Stuck in Bill
Central Park’s Urban Park Rangers are searching for a rare duck with a plastic ring wrapped around its beak and neck.
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The 91st Street Garden in Riverside Park
Many UWS visitors default their outdoor adventures to Central Park. But Riverside Park is a treasure trove that should not be overlooked. If you enter
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