NYC has been moving largish groups of homeless into residential hotels in well-to-do neighborhoods such as the Upper West Side where I live. We've have two knifings at the local subway stop (arrest made), masturbation and drug taking on the street, concern about the sex offenders included among those housed, and more. It turns out … Continue reading Good intentions on homeless bring on NIMBY and concern about results
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NYC rents decreasing but not by much, but vacancies rising
This is a sponsored post published on the West Side Rag but details the consequences of three major problems hitting hard at urban NYC. The first is the massive move out to the suburbs or second homes of substantial chunks of the residential population that lived here before COVID-19 hit. Those fleeing are taking with … Continue reading NYC rents decreasing but not by much, but vacancies rising
How much more can Manhattan survive?
Without tourists, without office towers full of workers, how can retail businesses justify keeping their flagship locations in New York City? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/11/nyregion/nyc-economy-chain-stores.html
Two articles about Strand’s opening in NYC’s UWS – conventional and protests
https://www.westsiderag.com/2020/07/15/the-strand-opens-its-upper-west-side-store-the-owner-explains-what-books-people-are-seeking-out-today The Strand Opens Its Upper West Side Store; The Owner Explains What Books People are Seeking Out Today Posted on July 15, 2020 at 11:10 am by West Sider By Angela Barbuti The Strand begins a new chapter today as the literary landmark opens the door to its second home. “After 93 years in … Continue reading Two articles about Strand’s opening in NYC’s UWS – conventional and protests
New York doesn’t want to see you right now
New York Does Not Welcome You Once the epicenter of the global pandemic, the Empire State is trying to discourage visitors from new coronavirus hot spots.Russell Berman June 26, 2020 Shutterstock / The Atlantic The celebration of New York City’s long-awaited reopening has yet to reach its most hated airport. Were it not for the … Continue reading New York doesn’t want to see you right now
NYC’s Mint Theatre has three gems streaming now
The Fatal Weakness Mint Theater, New YorkViewable online through July 19, freeTo watch, go to minttheater.orgPASSWORD: LostPlays2020by TERRY TEACHOUTHere’s a happy surprise: The Mint Theater, an off-Broadway troupe that specializes in staging unjustly forgotten 20th-century plays to unfailingly pleasing effect, has been storing up broadcast-ready three-camera archival videos of its productions since 2013. Now it’s making three of … Continue reading NYC’s Mint Theatre has three gems streaming now
UWS gyms still closed but offering many online alternatives
My bet is that your local gym is offering something similar if it's not open yet. UWS Gym Openings Get Pushed Back; Here’s What They’re Offering Online Posted on July 1, 2020 at 10:08 am by Carol Tannenhauser, West Side Rag A virtual class at Candlestick Pilates. By Lisa Kava While restaurant patrons are cautiously … Continue reading UWS gyms still closed but offering many online alternatives
How fast food restaurants will change
https://www.eatthis.com/things-you-wont-see-fast-food-restaurants/ Things You'll Never See in Fast Food Restaurants Ever Again It's possible that, once the shelter-in-place order lifts, you won't be able to find these items in popular chains. By Cheyenne Buckingham May 1, 2020 The way we go out to eat will have to change for many months once the mandated quarantine lifts … Continue reading How fast food restaurants will change
Description of OMNY, NYC’s new contact-less fare setup
Have no idea what's happened to OMNY since this was published immediately before COVID-19 hit. Bad timing. https://ny.curbed.com/2019/5/22/18617849/nyc-subway-mta-omny-contactless-payment-system A guide to OMNY, the MTA’s new MetroCard-replacing fare system The tap-to-pay technology is rolling out on all Manhattan buses as well as more subway stations this month By Caroline Spivack Updated Mar 2, 2020, 1:51pm EST It’s … Continue reading Description of OMNY, NYC’s new contact-less fare setup
Full series of 7 walks for 7 days from the West Side Rag
Many of these suggestions are off the beaten track or tiny. Definitely worth a visit tho -- each and every one. Now that travel (sometimes even to another state) is so fraught with inconvenience if not outright danger) is somewhat off the table, new ideas are great. https://www.westsiderag.com/tag/7-walks-in-7-days 7 Walks in 7 Days: Take a … Continue reading Full series of 7 walks for 7 days from the West Side Rag
Amtrak drastically reducing service
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2020/06/16/amtrak-is-ending-daily-service-hundreds-stations-blame-coronavirus-pandemic-railroad-says/ Amtrak is ending daily service to hundreds of stations. Blame the coronavirus pandemic, the railroad says. Reduced schedules begin Oct. 1, affecting stations across the country An Amtrak long-distance train is seen at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2019. (Evelyn Hockstein for The Washington Post) By Luz Lazo June 16, 2020 at 5:33 … Continue reading Amtrak drastically reducing service
West Side Rag’s series on NYC’s smaller parks
Walks in 7 Days: A Park Filled With Beauty and Melancholy Posted on June 11, 2020 at 11:44 pm by West Sider By Marjorie Cohen The sixth in our 7 Walks in 7 Days around the Upper West Side will take you to a statue in a small park. Straus Park, triangle at intersection of Broadway and … Continue reading West Side Rag’s series on NYC’s smaller parks
Abycats' Thoughts 