Madonna Offers Her Central Park West Apartment to Megan & Harry Because ‘Buckingham Palace Has Nothing on CPW’ Madonna is worried for her friends Megan & Harry, the Royal couple who have lately been on the outs with the queen.…
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Still Digesting That Christmas Meal? Fairway Has Moved On…To Valentines Day
By Gotham Rex on December 26, 2019
Still Digesting That Christmas Meal? Fairway Has Moved On…To Valentines Day The Christmas ham is still warm and the Hannukah candles will burn for three more nights, but Fairway has already moved on — to mid-February.
The Pumpkin Leader of the Free World and More UWS Halloween Decorations
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2019
The Pumpkin Leader of the Free World and More UWS Halloween Decorations Hopefully, Halloween won’t get rained out on Thursday, because there are so many elaborate decorations to see right now on the Upper West Side.
Vandal Blacks Out Jewish Nonprofit’s Racy Advertisement
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2019
Vandal Blacks Out Jewish Nonprofit’s Racy Advertisement A Jewish nonprofit has put provocative ads up throughout the neighborhood aiming to engage Jewish people who may have lost interest in the religion.
Deadly Hallucinogenic Plant Blooming in Columbus Avenue Bike Lane Divider
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2019
Deadly Hallucinogenic Plant Blooming in Columbus Avenue Bike Lane Divider If the line at Trader Joe’s doesn’t blow your mind, the plant across the street could—and kill you, if you eat it.
Pupper West Side: Lia and Havana Are True “New Yorkies”
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2019
Pupper West Side: Lia and Havana Are True “New Yorkies” We’re adopted siblings and our moms are sisters.
Pupper West Side: Bailey Loves Attention and Volunteering as a Pet Partner
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2019
Pupper West Side: Bailey Loves Attention and Volunteering as a Pet Partner I can often be found outside Lenwich when Mom and Dad are grabbing morning coffees.
Pupper West Side: Artie Loves Being Chased, Salmon-Based Treats, and His Friend Sergeant Pepper
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2019
Pupper West Side: Artie Loves Being Chased, Salmon-Based Treats, and His Friend Sergeant Pepper I love sleeping, lounging, and maintaining my lifestyle as a gentleman of leisure.
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
Avast Ye Maties! Barnacle-Covered Citi Bike Parked on UWS is Mysterious and ‘Gross’
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2019
Avast Ye Maties! Barnacle-Covered Citi Bike Parked on UWS is Mysterious and ‘Gross’ A Citi Bike parked on 73rd and Riverside over the weekend was encrusted with so much sea life that it was being held together with “rust and…
Photos and Video: Jonah Hill Directs Vampire Weekend Music Video at Zabar’s as Shoppers Keep Shopping (and Griping)
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2019
Photos and Video: Jonah Hill Directs Vampire Weekend Music Video at Zabar’s as Shoppers Keep Shopping (and Griping) Zabar’s shoppers got a surprising show early Wednesday evening when some rockstars and a celebrity actor showed up at the fish counter.…
The Upper East Side Gets a Hip Hop Anthem, and We Get…Kate McKinnon and Her Cat
By Gotham Rex on January 30, 2019
The Upper East Side Gets a Hip Hop Anthem, and We Get…Kate McKinnon and Her Cat Leslie Jones blessed the Upper East Side with a new anthem over the weekend: “The U.E.S.”
Tree-Couch Becomes Citywide Celebrity Just Before It Is Removed Forever
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2019
Tree-Couch Becomes Citywide Celebrity Just Before It Is Removed Forever The story of the wicker couch that ended up lodged in a tree, first reported in West Side Rag, ended up on the evening news on NBC, ABC and CBS,…
Pupper West Side: Enzo Can’t Stand Kale
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2019
Pupper West Side: Enzo Can’t Stand Kale I was born in Puerto Rico and the living conditions there were tough. I was lucky enough to be rescued and brought to New York before being adopted from
Photo of the Day: Has Anyone Seen This Pigeon?
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2019
Photo of the Day: Has Anyone Seen This Pigeon? A sign taped to the fence outside of Spector Playground inside Central Park at 86th Street features Yudy, a two-year-old pigeon that has apparently been “missing” since