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Who I Thought I was Patch.com Yes, I had uncovered a wealth of data connecting multiple ancestors to Hingham, Scituate, Barnstable, Charlestown and New York City, all based around my direct descendancy from Thomas Joy, my 11th great-grandfather on my mother's side, ... and more »

This is the first article in a West Side Rag series about the most essential eateries on the Upper West Side. Spurred by the sudden closure of H&H Bagels last year, we asked ourselves the question: what other restaurants, markets, [...]

By Katie Barry Before my sister and I found our new Upper West Side apartment, we knew we wanted to build the model home. It was only fitting that we throw an “Arrested Development” themed housewarming affair. I’ve jumped around [...]

Tower would rival Hub's tallest buildings Boston Globe Millennium has built large projects in major cities across the country, including the four-building Lincoln Square complex in New York, the Millennium Tower in San Francisco, and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Towers down the street from the Filene's site in ... and more »

New York Times

Parents Test Boundaries of Neglect New York Times Amie O'Toole, a mother who recently moved to California, told me that in the small apartment building where she lived in Morningside Heights, a monitor allowed her to go across the hall and socialize with her neighbor when her child was sleeping.

New York Times

A Day to Roam and Write New York Times When I lived on the Upper West Side, I would always have a super heavy monster brunch of proportion. Now I feel like we're getting more healthful, going home and making oatmeal. We're all hearty and healthy. I think I'm off the sausage omelet. and more »

Wall Street Journal

Farm Fresh and Modern Wall Street Journal By EMILY GLAZER It's rare to find a white picket fence in Manhattan, so satisfy your curiosity and meander over to Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table on the Upper West Side. The restaurant is an urban farmhouse: fresh food with a modern twist and special ...

Court-Ordered Sale Bags $11M for H&H Bagels' Shop, Plant Citybizlist Real Estate NEW YORK - An unidentified buyer has paid $11 million for H&H Bagel's former shop on the Upper West Side, taking the deed in heated bidding at a bankruptcy court-ordered sale. GA Keen Realty Advisors LLC, based in Woodland Hills, Calif., ... and more »

CBS Local

Upper West Side Doesn't Like What It Sees in the Mirror New York Magazine (blog) By Noreen Malone You might be planning to hit up the Bed, Bath and Beyond or the Apple Store or the Barnes and Noble uptown this weekend, but the Upper West Side is very concerned that it not be perceived as a place for big-box shopping. Upper West Side Zoning Plan Could Become Model For Rest Of CityCBS Local Upper West zoning to block out chain storesNew York Post Could a New York zoning proposal revive neighborhood charm?SmartPlanet.com (blog) all 6 news articles »

Cafe Vita, Maria Bonita, Boukies, and More Coming Soon Eater NY [PLYWOOD] 2) Upper West Side: West Side Rag reports on some signage spotted at the old location of Mama Mexico, a 15 year institution which closed at the beginning of the year for reasons that are still unclear. The sign announced that "Maria Bonita" ...

Felice Cohen became famous a couple of years ago for subjecting herself to a stunning amount of claustrophobia — she moved into a 90-square-foot apartment at 103 West 70th Street. A video tour of her apartment (yes, you can “tour” [...]

Gothamist

City May Rezone Upper West Side To Drive Chain Stores Away (Or Underground) Gothamist The preponderance of big chain stores on the Upper West Side could be severely reversed under a plan introduced by the Department of City Planning. Acting on concerns from the Upper West Side community and elected officials, the city is considering ... Retail Limits in Plan for the Upper West SideNew York Times Upper West Side Doesn't Like What It Sees in the MirrorNew York Magazine (blog) Could a New York zoning proposal revive neighborhood charm?SmartPlanet.com (blog) Village Voice (blog) all 4 news articles »

30000 Rock: A Peek into New York City's Geological Underpinnings Earth Island Journal Just as Harlem's greasy pavement spat my battered car into Morningside Heights, I found myself face-to-face with a most curious sight — a building perched atop a huge mass of boulders which looked to be embedded in the side of a small hill. and more »

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To ride around Central Park for about an hour in a pedicab, it tends to cost $50 to $100. But don’t forget the tip! Local photographer Paul LaRosa posted this photo today with the answer of how much to tip [...]

Ashley Greene Drops By “Live with Kelly” GossipCenter.com ... Ashley Greene was spotted at “Live with Kelly” in New York City this morning (February 3). The “Twilight Saga: New Moon” babe looked gorgeous in a long grey winter coat as she greeted fans and headed inside the Lincoln Square studios.

February 3, 2012 Weather: Sunny, High of 45 Degrees.

CBS Local

Upper West Side Zoning Plan Could Become Model For Rest Of City CBS Local NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – On the two sides of Columbus Avenue at 78th Street are the two sides of the argument. To the west is a deli, a little boutique furniture store, and a few other small shops. To the east, the entire block is a Duane Reade, ... Upper West zoning to block out chain storesNew York Post all 6 news articles »

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Stringer Positions Himself as Defender of Middle Class Ahead of Mayoral Run DNAinfo (DNAinfo/Jill Colvin) UPPER WEST SIDE — With three of his potential rivals seated in the front row, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer positioned himself as the candidate who will “reclaim” the city for the middle class during his annual State ... Scott Stringer's State of the Borough Address: Reclaim City For Middle and ...Village Voice (blog) Stringer delivers a big, progressive speech; rivals and fellow Dems enjoy it ...Capital New York all 5 news articles »

CBS Local

Upper West zoning to block out chain stores New York Post By CARL CAMPANILE The Bloomberg administration has unveiled a new commercial- zoning plan on the Upper West Side aimed at limiting the proliferation of large retail chains and banks while preserving dwindling mom-and-pop shops. Upper West Side Zoning Plan Could Become Model For Rest Of CityCBS Local all 6 news articles »