Each summer, the Good Morning America Summer Concert series brings major acts to Central Park where they perform live for the AM show. The concerts, shown on most Fridays throughout the summer, are o...
Posted yesterday about Manhattanhenge. Thanks to MUW reader @NycStoryTella for sending in this great shot, taken from West 72nd & Central Park West. That’s the Dakota on the right. For comp...
Attention ladies (and film fans in general): Actor Josh Lucas is appearing in person tomorrow (Friday, 6/1) at the Upper West Side’s Film Society of Lincoln Center. Mr. Lucas will be at the 7:0...
Coffee lovers rejoice — you’ve got another spot in the neighborhood to get your fix. The long awaited Irving Farm Coffee at 224 W. 79th (between Broadway & Amsterdam) finally opened i...
A little short notice on these (they need to be purchased before tomorrow morning), but two deals of note for fitness types tonight: one for runners, and one for cheap cycling or TRX classes: PedalNY...
UPDATE 5/31: UWS Photo Of The Day: Manhattanhenge From 72nd & CPW I’ve posted previously about the uniquely New York phenomenon of Manhattanhenge (local photographer Michael Huitt sent in t...
Posted back in February that the UWS was seeing an “unprecedented” rise in townhouses priced over $10 million. You can add one more to that list, as 137 W. 74th (between Amsterdam & C...
Quick update (with a happy ending): Posted yesterday that MUW reader Michelle had found an engagement ring at an UWS playground. Heard back from Michelle that she was able to connect with the owner (...
Mentioned back in March that a place called Five Lamps was opening at 2756 Broadway (between 105th & 106th), in the former Meridiana space. Signage announcing their impending arrival recently wen...
If you can’t sleep tonight and are looking to see a little behind-the-scenes “movie magic,” there’s an overnight film-shoot in the neighborhood starting at 1:00 am. The produc...
Good deal if you’re the concert-going type: 60% off Festival Choruses with Clausen & Leck and Mozart’s Requiem on June 9th at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Tickets are $30 ...
Police are searching for a 66-year-old man last seen at his UWS apartment at 333 W. 86th on Thursday (5/24). According to NBC-NY, Richard Appleby suffers from Parkinson’s disease and has been o...
If you’re the running type, there’s a cheap ($10) timed 5K race in Riverside Park tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm (Wednesday, 5/30). There’s a chance of showers earlier in the day, but it looks lik...
UPDATE 5/30: Ring reunited with owner If you’ve recently lost your engagement ring in the neighborhood, you may be in luck… MUW reader Michelle found one at an UWS playground over the wee...
Despite some initial threats of rain, today turned into a pretty nice (albeit hot) day. If you’re looking for a low-key way to finish off the long weekend, you might be interested in the free o...
Mentioned this on Friday, but here’s a reminder: The New York Philharmonic is performing their 21st annual free Memorial Day concert this evening on the Upper West Side. The performance takes p...
Quick reminder if you missed the post yesterday… NYC’s official Memorial Day ceremony takes place this morning (10:00 am) at the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument in Riverside...
A round-up of Upper West Side news, deals/discounts, photos, and openings/closings from the past week: Upper West Side News: Manhole Explosion/Fire Rocks West 76th St. Again; 2nd Time In Last 10 Mont...
Over the years, Memorial Day has come to signify the unofficial beginning of summer. It’s BBQs, beaches, vacations, and an excuse to binge on food an booze. But let’s not forget its true meaning. Mem...
Another weekend, another Upper West Side street fair — today it’s the 25th Annual Livable West Side Festival. The festival stretches 14 blocks, running from 72nd to 86th on the northbound...
It’s a bit of a quiet weekend in the neighborhood due to the holiday, but if you’re sticking around, here are some (mostly free) UWS events/activities to keep you busy: (check out TheSkin...
Great film series kicking off tonight at the Upper West Side’s Film Society Of Lincoln Center. They’re running a 10-day retrospective of films by three-time Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott, fe...
Lot’s of action on West 74th near Columbus earlier today, as a small army of cops descended on the street. MUW reader Steven Swancoat sent in this shot around 10:00 am today, along with the fol...
Rough way to start the holiday weekend — looks like there was a ruptured gas line in the neighborhood this morning. DNAinfo has some limited details on the incident, which occurred in front of ...
It’s not specific to the Upper West Side, but Fandango and Amazon Local are teaming up for a deal on cheap movie tickets. You can buy up to two movie ticket vouchers for $6 each (normally $12). The v...
Mentioned the new UWS location of Berrylicious last night (641 Amsterdam, at 91st). If you’re looking for a good excuse to try them out, how about a free 25% off coupon as encouragement? Click ...
If you’re the kind of person who just can’t get enough Chase branches, you’re in a luck! A new one is coming to Columbus Avenue. MUW readers Gaby, Andrew, and Tyler report that the ...
Recently posted about UWS newcomer The Purple Fig (250 W. 72nd), a bistro helmed by award-winning chef Conrad Gallager. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to try it out, here’s a good o...
Memorial Day is nearly upon is, which means the official start to summer is almost here. Wanted to give a quick heads-up about the dates for this year’s always-popular free New York Philharmoni...
Bizarre, and almost tragic, celebrity incident on the Upper West Side yesterday: Actor Michael McKean was struck by a car at the corner of Broadway & 86th. The accident occurred around 3:00 pm ye...
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