UWS Encounters: Stevie Wonder and Two Beatles; ‘A Very Happy Day’ Back in the 70’s, on a beautiful summer day, I lived on West 106 street. Stevie Wonder was a guest of a youth summer
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UWS Encounters: Harry Belafonte, A Suggestion for Seinfeld, and Grey’s Anatomy?
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2020
UWS Encounters: Harry Belafonte, A Suggestion for Seinfeld, and Grey’s Anatomy? Decades ago, my sister Joany and I were looking for an affordable UWS apartment. The realtor took us to a building on West End Avenue in the 70s. The…
UWS Encounters: Height Helps and Home Harkens
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2019
UWS Encounters: Height Helps and Home Harkens My short stature often makes me depend on “the kindness of strangers” when
UWS Encounters: A Lost Checkbook and An Exuberant Dog
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2019
UWS Encounters: A Lost Checkbook and An Exuberant Dog Here are the first two winners of West Side Rag mugs for their contributions to our new UWS Encounters series. You, too, can drink your coffee or tea from
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.
The Bird Bulletin: Artist Nicolas Holiber on Building ‘Birds on Broadway’
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2019
The Bird Bulletin: Artist Nicolas Holiber on Building ‘Birds on Broadway’ It’s late on a brisk Wednesday evening in May and an eight-foot-tall Double-Crested Cormorant is making its way across the intersection
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.
Westside Wednesdays: Modern Bread & Bagel
By Gotham Rex on May 8, 2019
Westside Wednesdays: Modern Bread & Bagel SPONSORED: Modern Bread and Bagel is taking gluten-free and kosher cuisine to a whole new level. Offering high quality fresh dishes, fresh squeezed juices
Pupper West Side: Bean Loves the Ladies, Not the Lads
By Gotham Rex on May 8, 2019
Pupper West Side: Bean Loves the Ladies, Not the Lads Love ladies. On the flip side, I’m not crazy about men. Especially tall men.
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.
The Bird Bulletin: eBird, D-Bird, and How You Can Become a Community Scientist
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2019
The Bird Bulletin: eBird, D-Bird, and How You Can Become a Community Scientist In January, birders around the globe shared their final contributions to the world’s longest-running wildlife census: the Annual
Pupper West Side: Calvin Enjoys Sports and Training His Foster Siblings
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2019
Pupper West Side: Calvin Enjoys Sports and Training His Foster Siblings I love walking along the Hudson, taking in the beautiful views and colors, and stopping at the Boat Basin for a beer.
Pupper West Side: Charlie Thinks He’s the Dog Mayor of the Upper West Side
By Gotham Rex on March 19, 2019
Pupper West Side: Charlie Thinks He’s the Dog Mayor of the Upper West Side Mom and Dad joke that I’m always dragging them into all the wine stores on Broadway and making them look like lushes
Pupper West Side: Duke Loves Jazz and His Special Spot in Central Park
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2019
Pupper West Side: Duke Loves Jazz and His Special Spot in Central Park There’s a particular corner near the Pinetum in Central Park with a hot dog stand that I enjoy visiting.
Springtime PSA: How to Be a Helpful WSR Commenter and Support Our Site
Springtime PSA: How to Be a Helpful WSR Commenter and Support Our Site At the risk of being downright schmaltzy, you are why we write these stories. We want you to feel informed about and connected to the community we…