Pupper West Side: Libby Has That Jersey ‘Tude

By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2019

Pupper West Side: Libby Has That Jersey ‘Tude I’m originally from New Jersey and it shows in my attitude. Now I’m a ride-or-die Upper West Sider and I love city life.

Pupper West Side: Enzo Can’t Stand Kale

By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2019

Pupper West Side: Enzo Can’t Stand Kale I was born in Puerto Rico and the living conditions there were tough. I was lucky enough to be rescued and brought to New York before being adopted from

Owner and Donors Toast the Rescue of Westsider Books; ‘It’s a Big Deal,’ Gale Brewer Says

By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2019

Owner and Donors Toast the Rescue of Westsider Books; ‘It’s a Big Deal,’ Gale Brewer Says On Saturday, January 26th, family, friends, and donors gathered to celebrate the revival of Westsider Books. Guests sipped rosé champagne, ate bacon-wrapped

A Neighborhood Fixture Returns With Holiday Cheer and the Scent of Pine

By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2018

A Neighborhood Fixture Returns With Holiday Cheer and the Scent of Pine After last year’s hiatus, Sebastien is back. He is a welcome holiday figure. Hailing from Quebec, he has brought the scent of pine to the Upper West Side…

Embracing the Madness of Thanksgiving Eve, for a Moment at Least

By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2018

Embracing the Madness of Thanksgiving Eve, for a Moment at Least I was trying to walk my dog, fighting a torrent of tourists who had come to my block to view the inflation of the Thanksgiving Day parade balloons

WestSide Wednesdays: Izakaya Ida

By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2017

WestSide Wednesdays: Izakaya Ida SPONSORED: Izakaya refers to the casual gastropub scene of Japan. Ida translates to between, during, or “a while”. Located in the heart of the Upper West Side

WestSide Wednesdays: Book Culture

By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2017

WestSide Wednesdays: Book Culture SPONSORED: Book Culture on the Upper West Side is undoubtedly a neighborhood favorite hangout. This incredible book store is filled with books

WEEKEND COLUMN: A NIGHT IN CENTRAL PARK ‘WAS THE MOST PEACEFUL SLEEP I’VE HAD IN YEARS’

By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2017

WEEKEND COLUMN: A NIGHT IN CENTRAL PARK ‘WAS THE MOST PEACEFUL SLEEP I’VE HAD IN YEARS’ Oona Shanley sent us a note about her experience camping in Central Park. She won a spot after seeing our post

SMALL BUSINESS FOCUS: CROWN MACHINE SERVICES

By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2017

SMALL BUSINESS FOCUS: CROWN MACHINE SERVICES In the May issue of Vanity Fair, Andrea Martin, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, was asked, “Which living person do you most admire?” Her

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