#upper-west-side

#upper-west-side

A man is on the run after attacking a woman in her Upper West Side home on Sunday night, a police spokesperson told West Side Rag. The attacker broke into a woman's apartment around 10:15 p.m. near Amsterdam Avenue and West 64th Street, before choking her and punching her in the face multiple times, police said. He then grabbed the woman's keys and fled the apartment in an unknown direction, NYPD added.

Life on the Upper West Side moves at its own thoughtful pace. Between Riverside Park mornings, museum afternoons, and café conversations, the neighborhood values balance-refined, intelligent, and quietly confident. That same spirit now defines a new movement: premium, high-potency cannabis made for New Yorkers who appreciate craftsmanship as much as calm. Enter Silly Nice -a Black- and Veteran-Owned New York brand setting a new bar for quality weed. Known for small-batch concentrates, terpene-rich flower, and high-THC vapes, Silly Nice merges science, artistry, and integrity.

I found this apartment after a long-term breakup, when I was splitting my time between Greenwich Village in NYC and Charleston, SC. I had just missed the open house (that was attended by 40 other hopeful people), but I put down a deposit sight unseen and submitted my application anyway. Once it was accepted and I finally walked inside, I knew it was exactly what I had been looking for,

"A true New York legend. He gave the city lox, love, and a place to argue over babka,"

"God was smiling at us one day," Mintz said in an interview.

By Claire Davenport Every Saturday, West Side Rag columnist Yvonne Vávra seems to have uncovered some hiding-in-plain-sight aspect of the Upper West Side that the rest of us have missed - because we were looking at our phones, or down at the sidewalk, or didn't have Vávra's sidekick Louie to make us pay close attention to our surroundings. Vávra's columns sometimes include long-lost history.

According to the NYPD, the 30-year-old man was on the tracks on the B and C line at the station at West 96th Street and Central Park West when an oncoming train hit him around 7:05 a.m. Monday. Police said the train operator saw the man on the tracks but was not able to stop the train in time. Police said the man was pronounced dead on the scene around 7:30 a.m.

The Upper West Side has long been one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods. From its cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center to its leafy brownstone blocks and proximity to Central Park, the Upper West Side blends creativity, intellect, and sophistication. It's also a neighborhood where wellness, authenticity, and quality matter deeply. That's why, as cannabis legalization grows across New York, Upper West Side consumers are seeking top shelf weed that reflects their values-potent, clean, and crafted with care.

Welcome to another installment in the Rag's Historical Photo Challenge. The image above was taken somewhere on the Upper West Side, sometime in the past. Can you figure out where, when, and what it shows? Look closely; this week's challenge photo, like the others in the series, includes clues that will help you identify the scene, if you're a dedicated UWS history sleuth.

The first news accounts of squatters in New York City were published in the 1850s, as impoverished German and Irish immigrants surged into the city. Charles Loring Brace wrote about them for The New York Times, describing the rough cabins they lived in and the rough living many eked out, by picking through the streets to collect and sell anything of value.

Maple Creamery opened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, offering vegan ice creams made with maple syrup sourced from a historic Vermont property known for its unique butterscotch taste.

"The American Folk Art Museum is undergoing its most significant renovation in over 30 years, revamping its facilities and enhancing visitor experience."

As a reminder, the building has a supply of two-burner hot plates available for residents who may need them. These hot plates can be picked up...