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1 week agoUpper West Side Historical Photo Challenge No. 8
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.
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4 weeks agoIn the 19th Century, the Shacks and Shanties of Squatters Dotted the Upper West Side
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.
Upper West Side
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3 months agoTrio of UWS Eateries Make New York Times Best NYC Restaurants List of 2025
Mr. Onwuachi paints a vibrant portrait of the Afro-Caribbean culinary diaspora, adding surprising touches inspired by his Bronx upbringing - spicy, nutty suya is dusted onto pastrami, while lobster gets the bright and bracing escovitch treatment.
NYC food
Upper West Side
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3 months agoPair of Dead Chickens Found in the Middle of the Road for 2nd Time in 3-Block UWS Stretch
Two dead chickens appeared again on an Upper West Side median, mirroring a similar incident from June.
Residents express concerns about the mysterious reoccurrence of dead chickens.
Upper West Side
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4 months agoMonday Bulletin: 'Valley of the Rats' on UWS Block; See UWS Projects Set to Receive City Funding; Another UWS Bank Clock Out of Commission
Residents on West 109th Street feel endangered by a severe rodent problem, prompting them to organize and take action.
Upper West Side
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4 months agoRats attack ritzy NYC block that's home to doctors, professors - chewing up cars, trash bins and playgrounds: 'Valley of the Rats'
Residents of a ritzy Upper West Side block are fearful due to a severe rat infestation, affecting their safety and sense of community.
fromNew York Post
4 months agoExclusive | Burned! Residents of ritzy NY condo, the Apthorp, cope with months-long gas outage - with dinky hot plates
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...
NYC real estate
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