Openings & Closings: Legend, Drybar, Perfect Polish, Stoopher & Boots, Big Nick’s Restaurants have closed, but a children’s store just expanded and a new blow-dry spot is open for business.
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Community Board Likes Congestion Pricing Concept, But Many Questions Remain
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2018
Community Board Likes Congestion Pricing Concept, But Many Questions Remain Community Board 7 has come to an initial resolution regarding the latest attempt to fix the city’s transportation issue: congestion pricing. A recent report compiled by Fix NYC, a
SummerStage Wins Approval for Structural Upgrade and New Stage
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2018
SummerStage Wins Approval for Structural Upgrade and New Stage Community Board 7 voted to approve the City Parks Foundation’s plan to upgrade the SummerStage venue in Central Park, which, according to
68-Square-Foot Apartment With Communal Bathroom Asking $950 a Month
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2018
68-Square-Foot Apartment With Communal Bathroom Asking 0 a Month There is no wasted space in this recently listed fifth-floor walkup at 148 West 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Every inch of its 68 square feet
Morningside Heights Group Organizes Against Development
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2018
Morningside Heights Group Organizes Against Development The Morningside Heights Community Coalition, a group formed to stop “luxury overdevelopment” in the neighborhood, is meeting on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at
‘Tsunami Warning’ Seen By Upper West Siders Was a Mistake, Says Weather Service
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2018
‘Tsunami Warning’ Seen By Upper West Siders Was a Mistake, Says Weather Service Accuweather sent out a “tsunami warning” on Tuesday morning, an alarming message that turned out to be a mistake.
Neighborhood Policing 2.0 Comes to the Upper West Side: Officers Patrol on Foot and Hand Out Their Emails and Cell Phone Numbers
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2018
Neighborhood Policing 2.0 Comes to the Upper West Side: Officers Patrol on Foot and Hand Out Their Emails and Cell Phone Numbers The NYPD rolled out a new program for the 24th precinct of the Upper West Side in Manhattan…
West Siders Fret as Big Nick’s Has Been Closed for Several Days
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2018
West Siders Fret as Big Nick’s Has Been Closed for Several Days Big Nick’s Burger Joint and Pizza Joint Too at 70 West 71st Street, which has been around for decades, has been closed for several days, months after the…
What Upper West Siders Did Instead of Watching the Super Bowl: Judy Blumesday!
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2018
What Upper West Siders Did Instead of Watching the Super Bowl: Judy Blumesday! Longtime fans of the programming at Symphony Space will likely be familiar with the venue’s annual Bloomsday on Broadway, a celebration of the work of James Joyce.
It’s Better in Yiddish: Classes Begin in February
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2018
It’s Better in Yiddish: Classes Begin in February SPONSORED: Yiddish is everywhere in our daily lexicon. Whether your parents sprinkled their English with it or your Bubbe spoke it exclusively, if you’re Jewish this unique
Nadler Talks Trump, Russia, and Legalizing Pot at Local Forum
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2018
Nadler Talks Trump, Russia, and Legalizing Pot at Local Forum Democratic Congressman Jerrold Nadler did not hold back at a public forum last Thursday night at Goddard Riverside Community Center, on Columbus Avenue between 88th and 89th Streets.
Police Looking For Suspect in Robberies; Woman Punched in the Face
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2018
Police Looking For Suspect in Robberies; Woman Punched in the Face Police are asking for the public’s help to find the man shown in the photo and video. He’s wanted in connection to two recent robberies in the 20th precinct.
Florist Leaves Winding Trail of Amazing Flowers on Central Park West Bench
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2018
Florist Leaves Winding Trail of Amazing Flowers on Central Park West Bench A florist known for going all-out with his arrays flower-bombed a bench on 88th Street and Central Park West on Friday, bringing some color to an
Fire Breaks Out at The Majestic
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2018
Fire Breaks Out at The Majestic A fire broke out in a second floor apartment at the Majestic, an historic building at 8 West 72nd Street on Friday morning, and it was raging as of about 10:30 a.m.
Man Injured in Escalator Accident at AMC Theater
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2018
Man Injured in Escalator Accident at AMC Theater A man traveling down an escalator at the AMC Theaters at 2310 Broadway (84th Street) on Wednesday night got his leg stuck in the machinery and sustained