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Barzini's is not planning on closing, according to multiple employees. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/05/e...
‘Everything Must Go’ Signs Appear at UWS Barzini’s: Store Says its Not Closing
The front of Barzini's on the Upper West Side. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall "Everything Must Go" discount
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CHIKARA, an upscale Japanese restaurant, is opening on West 70th Street this week. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/05/o...
Openings & Closings: CHIKARA; Joe Kidd Cantina; Miccass Physical Therapy; 4077 Laundromat
CHIKARA, an upscale Japanese restaurant, opens at 150 West 70th Street tomorrow. Photo by Lisa Kava By Lisa Kava and
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The building that houses an Upper West Side Gristedes location has changed hands. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/05/u...
Upper West Side Gristedes Supermarket Building Sells For $28 Million
500 Columbus Avenue, which houses residential housing and Gristedes. Google Maps. By Gus Saltonstall A developer just purchased the Upper
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To watch Chef Matt Spivey oversee the kitchen at Sempre Oggi is to watch a master of his craft. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/01/w...
Weekend Column: Sempre Oggi Is the Best Restaurant on the Upper West Side
The counter and open kitchen at Sempre Oggi on the Upper West Side. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall
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The lawsuit relates to four buildings owned by Weinreb Management on the Upper West Side. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/04/m...
Major UWS Landlord Sued For Allegedly Overcharging on Rent and Illegally Destabilizing Units
51 West 86th Street on the Upper West Side, which is one of the Weinreb Management buildings part of the
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The Spotted Lanternflies were spotted in Central Park near the reservoir. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/04/i...
Infestation of Lanternflies on Central Park Stem: See Photos
Lanternflies in Central Park. Photo by Jeff French Segall. By West Side Rag and Jeff French Segall By this point,
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I put my hand over my gaping mouth the way people do in movies; I will never again think that gesture looks fake. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/04/r...
Ruthless Advice for Upper West Siders: The Story Behind Columnist Karen Bergreen’s Hiatus
Editor's note: For most of this year, guest columnists have been filling in for Karen Bergreen, who—as we've indicated
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The public safety campaign is aimed at cultivating better safety practices by cyclists and bikers. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/03/s...
‘Slow Your Roll’ Messaging for Cyclists Goes Up on the Upper West Side
"Slow the Roll, Respect the Stroll" LinkNYC signage. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall A new public safety campaign aimed at
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The kebab is tender and juicy, with a crisp coating and a depth of flavor that stands up to the tahini and onion. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/03/h...
Here’s the UWS Dish: Bustan’s Kebab Halabi
Bustan's Kebab Halabi. Photos by Yana Krasnitskaya By Yana Krasnitskaya If I had to choose just one cuisine to eat
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Sarabeth's, the iconic UWS brunch spot, is in danger of being evicted by the building's owner for nonpayment of rent. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/03/m...
Here's the fourth rendition of the West Side Rag crossword puzzle. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/02/u...
Upper West Side Sunday Crossword Puzzle #4
WSR crossword. By Sam Gross Welcome to the fourth edition of the Sunday crossword puzzle from West Side Rag, featuring
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My groggy faith in humanity needed more moments like this. The problem is, they're rarely the loudest stories in the room. www.westsiderag.com/2026/08/01/d...
Didn’t See That Coming on the Upper West Side
Photos by Yvonne Vávra by Yvonne Vávra One of life's sweetest pleasures is when a drawer breaks. When reality spills
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I think if there had to be just one word to describe open mic it would be – fun. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/31/w...
Why I Like Open Mic
By Lese Dunton To be honest, the only reason I called this story, “Why I Like Open Mic” is because
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The 6th annual BAAND Together festival, offering interactive dance experiences for all ages — no experience necessary! — runs through Sunday at Lincoln Center. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/31/u...
UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do in (and Around) the Neighborhood
Graphic. By Tracy Zwick July 31st through August 2nd BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center: Runs through August 1st
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The collision happened Thursday morning near West 60th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, police said. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/30/w...
Woman Riding 2-Wheeled Vehicle Hit and Killed in Upper West Side Traffic Collision: Police
A Mount Sinai ambulance. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons. By Gus Saltonstall A woman riding a two-wheeled vehicle was hit and
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The Columbus Circle train station escalators are again out of service. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/30/a...
After More Than a Year-Long Closure, Major UWS Train Station Escalators Are Again Out of Service
The closed off Columbus Circle escalators. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall Escalators at a major Upper West Side
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The stabbing took place Tuesday night near West 70th Street and West End Avenue. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/29/1...
19-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times on the Upper West Side: NYPD
Courtesy of WSR. By Gus Saltonstall A 19-year-old man was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night on the Upper West Side,
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The metal bolt was planted in the early 19th century by the man who laid the groundwork for Manhattan's grid system. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/29/t...
The 218-Year-Old Metal Bolt in Central Park: Its Significance and Its Secrecy
An original 1808 survey bolt in Central Park. Photo by Louis Dzialo. By Gus Saltonstall A metal bolt protrudes out
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An unmanned lawnmower has been cutting grass this summer in Riverside Park South. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/29/t...
The New Robot Cutting Grass in Riverside Park South: Meet The Spider
The Spider mower in action. Photo by Daniel Katzive. By Daniel Katzive Observant Upper West Siders strolling through Riverside Park
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A 24-hour fitness center is opening on Columbus Avenue at West 92nd Street. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/29/o...
Openings & Closings: Pure Gym; Kiro; Dew Nail Spa; Halal Cajun Platters
A 24-hour fitness center is coming to Columbus Avenue (at West 92nd Street). Photos by Natalie Demaree By Lisa Kava
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"It’s a thrill for me to sit and have conversations with people," UWSer Stephen Dubner told West Side Rag. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/28/h...
Why The Creator of ‘Freakonomics’ Launched a New Show Out of His Upper West Side Living Room
Stephen Dubner in his Upper West Side apartment. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall Stephen Dubner's biography is filled with impressive
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A fantastic Upper West Side program for children needs volunteers. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/28/t...
The UWS Back 2 School Program — Special Time for Kids and Volunteers
Children participating in the Back 2 School program on the Upper West Side. Photo courtesy of Robin Cohn. By Robin
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This photo was taken on the UWS, sometime in the past. Do you know where, when, and what it shows? www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/28/u...
Upper West Side Historical Photo Challenge No. 32
By Rob Garber for the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group Welcome to another installment in the Rag’s Historical Photo Challenge. The
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Meet the two Upper West Side pups who are in the running for Honorary Dog Mayor of New York. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/27/u...
Upper West Side Pooches Run for Honorary Dog Mayor As ‘Paw-Maries’ Heat Up
Photo of Enzo and his dog dad, Harry Leff, courtesy of Harry Leff. Photo of Violet and her dog mom,
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There are train service changes to know about on the 1, 2, and 3 lines. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/27/m...
Major Service Changes to Multiple Upper West Side Trains to Know About
A 2 train on the Upper West Side. Courtesy photo. By Gus Saltonstall Starting this past weekend, major service changes
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The noodles were a perfect foil to the intense pop of flavor from the beef and the saltiness of the soy sauce. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/27/h...
Here’s the UWS Dish: Land Thai Kitchen’s Pad See Ew with Beef
By Yana Krasnitskaya One of my ongoing culinary odysseys is a hunt for great Thai food. The problem is, there
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The jogger who was hit by an e-bike in Central Park on July 7 has emerged from a medically induced coma. www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/27/m...
We usually measure a neighborhood by what there is to do. But what about what it lets us not do? With its gazillion benches, the Upper West Side almost seems a little pushy, like it’s asking: Hey, you still good? Need a moment? Sure you wanna move on? 👉 www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/25/t...
