City Approves 775-Foot Tower on 66th Street; Opponents ‘Resolved to Fight On’

By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2019

City Approves 775-Foot Tower on 66th Street; Opponents ‘Resolved to Fight On’ The Department of Buildings (DOB) has approved Extell’s revised plans for a 775-foot residential skyscraper at 50 West 66th Street, saying they now comply with

Rosenthal, Raudenbush Spar — and Frequently Agree — at City Council Forum

By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2017

Rosenthal, Raudenbush Spar — and Frequently Agree — at City Council Forum Two candidates for a City Council seat covering much of the Upper West Side debated issues ranging from housing to the Museum of Natural History expansion

ROSENTHAL, LEVINE CRUISE TO VICTORY IN PRIMARIES

By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2017

ROSENTHAL, LEVINE CRUISE TO VICTORY IN PRIMARIES Helen Rosenthal fought off two challengers in the Democratic primary for City Council District 6 on Tuesday, winning by a large margin.

COULD COUNCIL RACE TURN ON MUSEUM EXPANSION ISSUE?

By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2017

COULD COUNCIL RACE TURN ON MUSEUM EXPANSION ISSUE? The expansion of the Museum of Natural History has become a big issue in this year’s Upper West Side City Council race

UWS RATS BECOME POLITICAL HOT-BUTTON AS COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEDULES ‘RAT ACADEMY’

By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2017

UWS RATS BECOME POLITICAL HOT-BUTTON AS COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEDULES ‘RAT ACADEMY’ The Department of Sanitation has tripled the frequency of trash pickups at Upper West Side playgrounds to try to drive the rats away

COUNCIL CHALLENGER SAYS POLL SHOWS LOCALS OPPOSE MUSEUM EXPANSION, BUT CHECK OUT THE QUESTIONS

By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2017

COUNCIL CHALLENGER SAYS POLL SHOWS LOCALS OPPOSE MUSEUM EXPANSION, BUT CHECK OUT THE QUESTIONS A new poll from City Council challenger Dr. Cary Goodman claims to show that the majority of Upper West Siders are either unaware