Visit these libraries, bookstores and literary landmarks for a book-centric trip to NYC. — Read on http://www.nycgo.com/articles/nyc-for-the-bookworm
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Pure fun — how they ran the squirrel census in Central Park
This article is comprised of photos, maps, and drawings with text overlays. You'll simply have to click thru. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/08/nyregion/central-park-squirrel-census.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage
Upper West Side may truly lose Fairway this time
This could be a sad result, even if another market replaces it. Fairway had such a wide variety of merchandise. We'll see what happens. https://nypost.com/2020/01/02/struggling-fairway-market-again-prepares-bankruptcy-filing/ Fairway Market braces for another bankruptcy filing By Lisa Fickenscher January 2, 2020 | 9:51pm | UpdatedEnlarge Image Fairway Market on Broadway and 74th Street Lorenzo Ciniglio Fairway Market, the … Continue reading Upper West Side may truly lose Fairway this time
Watch out if you go to movies at AMC Lincoln on W 68th and Broadway
https://www.westsiderag.com/2020/01/02/thieves-target-movie-theater-on-broadway-police-say Thieves Target Movie Theater on Broadway, Police Say Posted on January 2, 2020 at 8:27 pm by West Sider Surveillance images of the suspects. A crime spree at a local AMC movie theater has police on the alert. A group of men have been swiping bags from moviegoers at the AMC at 1998 Broadway … Continue reading Watch out if you go to movies at AMC Lincoln on W 68th and Broadway
Today — Gramercy Park open for one hour — only happens once a year
If you'd like to get into Gramercy Park and don't have a key, this afternoon is your only shot till next year. https://ny.curbed.com/2018/12/18/18146521/gramercy-park-open-christmas-eve Gramercy Park will open its gates to all on Christmas Eve 17 comments For one hour, the very exclusive park will welcome regular folksBy Ameena Walker Updated Dec 23, 2019, 1:55pm EST … Continue reading Today — Gramercy Park open for one hour — only happens once a year
Three places to get wonderful chocolate on the UWS of Manhattan
https://www.westsiderag.com/2019/12/15/two-chocolate-shops-open-on-uws-and-a-third-is-winning-fans Two Chocolate Shops Open on UWS, and a Third is Winning Fans Posted on December 15, 2019 at 3:12 pm by West Sider From Moka’s grand opening. If the Upper West Side has the aroma of chocolate these days, there’s a good reason. Several chocolate stores have opened recently. Moka, a handmade chocolate and … Continue reading Three places to get wonderful chocolate on the UWS of Manhattan
This weekend check out this UWS movie theatre rising up from the ashes of Lincoln Plaza Cinema
This will be the cover for the New York Times Metro section. I'm one of dozens of volunteers actively trying to bring a movie theatre to the lower Upper West Side of Manhattan that would feature independent, documentary, or other small films. It's a fascinating story. If you don't want to read a full-length article, … Continue reading This weekend check out this UWS movie theatre rising up from the ashes of Lincoln Plaza Cinema
Bookstores have not died — try this one in Greenwich Village in NYC
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/25/t-magazine/three-lives-bookstore.html Three Lives bookshop, on the corner of Waverly Place and 10th Street, has attracted writers and artists since 1978.Credit…Christopher L. Smith/Courtesy of Three Lives & Co. In this series for T, the author Reggie Nadelson revisits New York institutions that have defined cool for decades, from time-honored restaurants to unsung dives. Last summer, it … Continue reading Bookstores have not died — try this one in Greenwich Village in NYC
One more reminder about Winter’s Eve tonight near Lincoln Center in NYC
From their email to the community:Join us for New York's largest holiday festival on Monday, December 2! Winter's Eve kicks off with the Upper West Side's only Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm in Dante Park with headliner and rock icon Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes, Master of Ceremonies Jawan M. Jackson, Every Voice Concert Choir, The Metropolitan Opera, and WABC-TV's … Continue reading One more reminder about Winter’s Eve tonight near Lincoln Center in NYC
Upper West Side holiday festival
Monday December 2: Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square is NY’s Largest Holiday Festival! Posted on November 21, 2019 at 4:10 pm by West Sider SPONSORED Monday, December 2 | 5:30pm-9:00pm The 20th Annual Winter’s Eve begins at 5:30pm in Dante Park at Broadway & 63rd with Lincoln Square’s Upper West Side Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The … Continue reading Upper West Side holiday festival
Street vendors do more for a city than provide inexpensive wares
https://www.curbed.com/2019/11/14/20963057/street-vendors-public-space-safety Why street vendors make cities feel safer Vendors not only activate public space—they do so in places chronically ignored by city planners By Alissa Walker@awalkerinLA Nov 14, 2019, 12:55pm EST There are two ways I can walk home from the subway station in my neighborhood. At night, when I’m by myself, the choice is … Continue reading Street vendors do more for a city than provide inexpensive wares
Manhattan gridlock days CORRECTED by nyc.dot.gov
Due to a clerical error, three Gridlock Alert Days were incorrect in this year's announcement. Tomorrow, November 15 and next Wednesday, November 20 are NOT Gridlock Alerts Days. Friday, November 22 IS a Gridlock Alert Day.Whether traveling for work, errands or recreation, please consider walking, biking or taking public transportation whenever possible.Visit mta.info to check the service status of subways, buses, Metro North Railroad and Long Island … Continue reading Manhattan gridlock days CORRECTED by nyc.dot.gov
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