Lincoln Center to Host Block Party with Free Events for 60th Anniversary Lincoln Center turns 60 this May and to celebrate it’s holding a block party on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Spotted on the UWS: Small Acts of Political Expression
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2019
Spotted on the UWS: Small Acts of Political Expression Upper West Siders have quietly, and not so quietly, been making their opinions known about politics for decades. In recent days, readers
Owner Seeks Demolition Permit for Hotel that City Wants Preserved as Permanent Housing
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2019
Owner Seeks Demolition Permit for Hotel that City Wants Preserved as Permanent Housing Hank Freid’s hospitality company Impulsive Group has applied for a demolition permit to remove the second through fifth floors of 2688 Broadway
UWS Parents: Your Camp Search Ends Here
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2019
UWS Parents: Your Camp Search Ends Here SPONSORED: Are you planning your child’s summer? Camp? Which one? The choices as a New York City parent are endless. But choosing
Gunmen Rob Man of Cough Syrup and iPhone
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2019
Gunmen Rob Man of Cough Syrup and iPhone A pair of stickup men displaying a gun robbed a 20-year-old man of his prescription cough syrup and iPhone
Residents Had Pushed for Safety Measures for Years Before Deadly Crash On Claremont Avenue; ‘An Accident Waiting to Happen’
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2019
Residents Had Pushed for Safety Measures for Years Before Deadly Crash On Claremont Avenue; ‘An Accident Waiting to Happen’ For years before Columbia University Dean Peter Awn was hit by a vehicle at 116th Street and Claremont Avenue in January,…
Major Interactive T. Rex Exhibition to Launch Museum of Natural History’s Anniversary Celebration
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2019
Major Interactive T. Rex Exhibition to Launch Museum of Natural History’s Anniversary Celebration The American Museum of Natural History is turning 150 years old on April 6th. To celebrate, it is launching a multi-year series of events and programs
KIPP Charter Network Gets Permission to Open New Middle School Despite Local Board’s Opposition
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2019
KIPP Charter Network Gets Permission to Open New Middle School Despite Local Board’s Opposition KIPP, a national charter school network known for strong student achievement, was given permission by a state board to open a middle school in District 3
Tipster Spots Coyote in Riverside Park
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2019
Tipster Spots Coyote in Riverside Park It’s been a few years since a coyote was spotted in the neighborhood, but on Friday morning we got a tip from Jody Sherman saying
Silver Stars Fitness: The TRUTH About How To Stay Fit After 50!
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2019
Silver Stars Fitness: The TRUTH About How To Stay Fit After 50! SPONSORED: Unfortunately in the world of health and fitness there is a lot of false information being conveyed to the masses.
Fire Tears Through Apartment Building on 76th Street, Injuring Eight People
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2019
Fire Tears Through Apartment Building on 76th Street, Injuring Eight People A fire in an apartment building on 76th Street early Friday morning injured eight people, including one firefighter.
NYPD: ‘Phenomenal’ Decrease in Upper West Side Crime Rates
By Gotham Rex on February 26, 2019
NYPD: ‘Phenomenal’ Decrease in Upper West Side Crime Rates Of the 77 precincts in New York City, the 20th Precinct has shown the largest decline in crime – year to date – compared to 2018, Deputy Inspector Timothy Malin announced…
City’s Horse-Related Changes to Central Park Called ‘An Illegal End-Around’
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2019
City’s Horse-Related Changes to Central Park Called ‘An Illegal End-Around’ The city is reconstructing a section of Central Park to accommodate horses and carriages, but preservationists and a top former parks official
A Good Samaritan Describes the Crucial Seconds After a Baby Fell onto the Tracks
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2019
A Good Samaritan Describes the Crucial Seconds After a Baby Fell onto the Tracks Erin Turingan was on the platform at the 72nd Street subway station when a stroller rolled over the edge and onto the subway tracks.
Long Island City-bound trains skipping Greenpoint Ave for the entire month of March
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2019
Long Island City-bound trains skipping Greenpoint Ave for the entire month of March The L Train shutdown may be cancelled, but the headaches continue. Now on the G line. The good news is the MTA is improving accessibility with three new…