Victor’s Cafe: Succeeding Through Generations
Cuban immigrant Victor del Corral and his wife Eloina beat the odds and made an ongoing success of a restaurant he started in 1963, during
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Tag: People
Upper West Sider Makes Friends with Neighbors Across the Street During 7pm Clap (VIDEO)
Inspired by the 7pm clap, Upper West Sider Kathleen Murphy has created a video dedicated to the spirit, heart, and undying desire to connect which
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UWS School Counselor Helps Spotlight Black Authors
Sarah Kamya, a school counselor at PS 191 – The Riverside School for Makers and Artists, located at 300 West 61st Street – has launched
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Gertrude Ederle: The Upper West Side’s Star Swimmer
Photos and newsreel clips from 1926 show Gertrude Ederle wearing a two-piece red swimsuit and matching bathing cap as she emerges victorious onto the banks
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An Interview with Barbara Weiser, A Founder of Charivari
About forty years ago, Barbara Weiser, her brother Jon, and their mother Selma were in Paris for the fashion collections. Fifteen years earlier, the three
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UWS Fashion Illustrator Thanks Hero First Responders
Upper West Side fashion illustrator, Brooke Hagel, wanted to find a way to give back to healthcare heroes who have fought the battle against the
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This Guy is Giving Haircuts in Central Park
A guy named Herman is giving haircuts in Central Park. You can find him near the lake, through the 72nd Street entrance. The photos below
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The Upper West Side Appreciates You, Green Keepers
In late May, walking west from CPW on 89th Street, you might want to do a double-take. Just before you reach Columbus Avenue, right in
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Dancing For Frontline Workers
Joseph Bolanos is the president of the 76th Street Park Block Association, has been an Upper West Sider for over 45 years, and has been
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Telling Stories That Get At Essential Joy & Pain
“Chomping at the bit” is how UWS documentary producer and director Muffie Meyer describes her eagerness and impatience to pick up a project she had
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