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'Taste of Summer' Assembles Top NYC Chefs in Central Park - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
05/08/2012 - 15:26 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Summer isn't just the best outdoors season - it also features flavors and a style all its own. On Wednesday, June 6, Central Park...
Photo Therapy Prior to Stoops to Nuts Show Tonight - West Village & Greenwich Village - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/08/2012 - 11:58 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
The Scream, Lestat, Gumby, Mister Peanut and the French Cat in the Hat are ready for tonight's Stoops to Nuts show at Co...
The Scream Goes Bonkers For Stoops to Nuts - West Village & Greenwich Village - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/07/2012 - 09:45 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
Now that the sale’s over, The Scream is taking a break and told Lestat he’d join him on Tuesday night at “Stoops to Nuts.”...
Scenes from a Slide Lecture: "New York from the Air" - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/25/2012 - 11:20 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Yesterday, LW! gathered with friends and neighbors as John Tauranac shared with us a view of New York rarely seen by the average i...
Central Park Paws Bagel Bark - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
04/22/2012 - 21:57 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Ok, let’s face it. On a Saturday morning, 7:30 AM is a tough hour to be awake, let alone peppy enough to play with your dog in Cen...
Headless Chickens Found in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/17/2012 - 15:46 | Posted In: Upper West Side
You're running around like, well, okay, they're not running. Gawker received photos of what appears to be a couple of headless chi...
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Puppy Love - New York Style - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
04/16/2012 - 10:01 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Hi. I'm Lucca. I'm a 5 month-old dachshund. I was adopted on Good Friday and my mom named me Lucca (Italian for bringer of light)....
OWS Brings Spring Awakening to Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/13/2012 - 15:31 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Occupy Wall Street movement will be hosting an event on April 14 in Central Park centered on the ideals of spring to bring a s...
Sparrow Nest Stolen from Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/09/2012 - 10:50 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In Central Park, the traffic light on the corner of 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue is known as a home for the sparrows. But recently...
Top 3 Outdoor Weekend Activities for Children - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
04/04/2012 - 14:59 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Now that spring is officially here it is time to plan some fun outdoor activities with your little ones. As we all know the best t...
AMNH Hosts Lunchtime Spring Bird Walks in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/03/2012 - 11:40 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The American Museum of Natural History is offering a special event entitled Lunchtime Spring Bird Walk in Central Park. Beginning...
Comedian Aziz Ansari Mows Central Park Lawn - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/03/2012 - 11:29 | Posted In: Upper West Side
He really does work for "Parks and Recreation." Actor/comedian Aziz Ansari was hard at work Monday morning, helping give Central P...
Central Park Paws Bagel Bark, April 14, 2012 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/01/2012 - 17:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Join some of the best Upper Westsiders and their four legged friends on Saturday, April 14th in Central Park from 7:30 am until 9:...
Experience Outdoor Bike Tours with Living Adventure Tours - Upper West Side - Activities & Health - NYC
03/30/2012 - 12:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
With all of the excitement the great outdoors provides, Living Adventure Tours will give you a brand-new thrill every time you emb...
Lil Yogi's NYC Announces Saturday Yoga in Central Park - Upper West Side - Activities & Health - NYC
03/29/2012 - 17:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Are you looking for a great Saturday activity for your kids?!  Well, Lil Yogi's NYC has the perfect outdoor activity for the...
Two-Way Bike Path in Central Park Coming to Upper West Side - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/26/2012 - 14:28 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In Central Park, a new two-way bike lane will be opening on the Upper West Side in order to help with the flow from east to west....
Celebrate Spring at Harlem Meer's Social Hour - Harlem - Nightlife - NYC
03/22/2012 - 11:10 | Posted In: Harlem
The weather’s getting warmer, and the city’s bars, café patios and afternoon happy hours are only filling up faster with the cockt...
An Irishman Gave Me the Finger - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/17/2012 - 10:05 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  St. Paddy’s morning I had a strange dream. It was a spring day in the early 1900s in Yorkville. I knew this when I sa...
Pedestrian Accidents Spike at Lincoln Center Intersection - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/14/2012 - 13:24 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The New York Police Department has designated the area around Lincoln Center as one of the most hazardous areas for pedestrian acc...
Belvedere Castle & March Storytelling Schedule - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/07/2012 - 13:04 | Posted In: Upper East Side
My storytelling curiosity may have started at Belvedere Castle in Central Park in the late 1950s. First D...
Yorkville to Macy's Down Fifth Avenue in 1959 - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/06/2012 - 11:33 | Posted In: Upper East Side
I remember the Friday after Thanksgiving when I was in kindergarten in 1959. My mother left Rory off at my grandparents on 85th...
Bagel Bark: Saturday March 3rd - Upper West Side - Activities & Health - NYC
03/01/2012 - 16:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Having been a New Yorker for over 17 years I've come to realize that not only is the Upper Westside the absolute best place to liv...
Artist Runs Art Studio Out of Upper West Side Apartment - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/28/2012 - 17:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Art Studio is a now nationally acclaimed art school, which caters to all ages and various types of artists. The story behind t...
Renderings Reveal New Modern Addition to Tavern on the Green - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
02/22/2012 - 16:46 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Turmoil and indecision have surrounded Tavern on the Green since it’s closing in 2009. The new renovation project has been dramati...
Good Night, Central Park - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/20/2012 - 20:11 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  Saying good night to the sun in Central Park.   Say good night, Ringo. Say goodbye, Mary.
Another Park, Another Sunday - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/19/2012 - 13:58 | Posted In: Upper East Side
It's cool out but I've had it. My neck and back feel like they’ve been whacked by Lizzy Borden's sturdy axe. I need fresh air. I...
Lovers Walk ~ Central Park at Dusk - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/18/2012 - 12:58 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Central Park at Dusk ~ Lovers Walk ~ Sing it Elvis!   I won't walk with my head bowed Beyond caution where lovers...
The Week That Was & The Weekend That'll Be: Feb. 13-19 - Other - Local News - NYC
02/17/2012 - 14:44 | Posted In:
Monday A 35-year-old newsstand in Chinatown caught a tough break when the DOT ruled it was illegal - for being three inches too cl...
West Harlem Walkabout on A Frigid Friday ~ 1.20.12 - Harlem - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/17/2012 - 14:12 | Posted In: Harlem
                                I attended a fun...
Wyoming Joins Alaska, Calls For Fed Takeover of Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
02/16/2012 - 15:58 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Legislators in Wyoming have joined Alaska in calling on the federal government to make Central Park into a wilderness area and blo...
Dad Forces Nearly Naked 4-Year-Old Son to Exercise in Snow - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
02/09/2012 - 13:04 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Discipline lost in translation. A Chinese dad made his 4-year-old son run around in the snow wearing only underwear and sneakers,...
Ice Festival Carves Sculptures at Tavern on the Green - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
02/07/2012 - 14:54 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park’s Tavern on the Green is hosting a special seasonal series entitled “The Scene." The upcoming event is the Ice Festiv...
In Central Park, Tavern on the Green to rise anew - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
02/02/2012 - 17:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Tavern on the Green, Central Park* Tavern on the Green, the legendary dining destination inside Central Park at West 67th Street,...
The Return of the King ~ Central Park Twilight in Snow - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/31/2012 - 09:29 | Posted In: Upper East Side
I've put up the second batch of snow photos I took in Central Park and Yorkville last week. Below is a public link to the album so...
Central Park in Snow ~ Yorkville's Front Yard - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/29/2012 - 12:17 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  Folks like to limit Yorkville's boundaries as a neighborhood. I'm not a fan of that.    Yorkville to me was as fa...
Central Park, Dad and Me ~ Now & Then - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/28/2012 - 12:15 | Posted In: Upper East Side
I was organizing my photos and noticed a picture that reminded of a scene I've been seeing my whole life. A location we picked to...
Denise Rich Sells NYC's Most Expensive Co-Op for $65M - Upper East Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/27/2012 - 16:46 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Songwriter Denise Rich is selling her co-op apartment, and it happens to be the city's most expensive, reports the New York Post....
Alaskan Legislator Wants Central Park Under Federal Control - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
01/26/2012 - 14:18 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Tourists and polar bears really aren't that different. ...Right? State legislators in Alaska have taken a jab at those "East Coast...
First Central Park Bagel Bark of 2012: February 4th - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
01/23/2012 - 20:40 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It's time to get back into the Central Park Bagel Barking swing of things. Join your fellow dog owners for the first Central...
Bethesda Fountain Angel Protects New York Giants - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/22/2012 - 11:16 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Early this morning walking through Central Park, I asked the Bethesda Fountain Angel to fly out to San Francisco today...
Parks Department Needs Ideas for Tavern on the Green Space - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
12/30/2011 - 11:17 | Posted In: Upper West Side
For such an iconic location, it didn't survive financially in New York City.  The Parks Department is calling for proposals o...
New Year's Eve 2012 Bike Ride & Skate Party  - West Village & Greenwich Village - Nightlife - NYC
12/29/2011 - 12:17 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
Roll into New Year's Eve 2012 with a bike and skate ride from Washington Square Park to Belvedere Castle in Central Park with Time...
Oasis Day Camp Brings Warm Thoughts Even in Winter - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
12/21/2011 - 13:07 | Posted In: Upper West Side
With the winter days cascading a daze over you with its cloudy skies threatening with rain or snow daily, summer seems so far away...
Free AT&T Wi-Fi Now Available in 2 Upper West Side Parks - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
12/15/2011 - 17:17 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It may be getting chilly outside, but AT&T is still thinking of your sunny park days when you are free to play catch, read a b...
Go Wild with Wreaths in Central Park - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
12/09/2011 - 16:11 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Wreaths are the most underappreciated Christmas decoration, until now.  New York's Parks & Recreation will be hostin...
Take a Bike Tour of Central Park with Sayat Bike Tours - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Shopping - NYC
12/09/2011 - 12:17 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
When you come to New York City, the last thing you want to do is stick out as a tourist, trying to avoid crazy cab drivers and pos...
Best New Year's Eve 2012 Events on Upper East Side - Upper East Side - Nightlife - NYC
12/07/2011 - 15:18 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Celebrate the end of your year right! There's no better place to celebrate New Year's Eve than New York City and there are plenty...
Kodachrome December in NYC - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
12/03/2011 - 10:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
  December opened in Kodachrome.  Warm sun, billowing clouds, a yawning moon in a blue sky. Walking through Central Park...
First of December ~ Sheep Meadow Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
12/02/2011 - 10:26 | Posted In: Upper West Side
  Sheep Meadow was quiet on the first of December and stunning. A couple made a reservation for the whole place. I felt like...
Bicyclist Sues Pedestrian Over Accident in Central Park - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
11/29/2011 - 13:57 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Hit and sue. A bicyclist is suing a pedestrian after hitting her in Central Park, according to the New York Post. Despite shatteri...
Crescent Moon Over Central Park On a Deep Indian Summer Day - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/29/2011 - 12:38 | Posted In: Upper West Side
  When I'm sad, a sunset can put new sneakers on my soul. Instantly, I run faster and jump higher.  Add 70 degrees to th...
Thanksgiving Morning, 1961 - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/24/2011 - 08:03 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  This is the second part of three. The final section appears tomorrow. . Thanksgiving morning, 1961, Mom woke me quietly an...
Sister Lorraine Gave My Turkey a B - - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/23/2011 - 09:30 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  It was Wednesday afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving 1961.  “Thomas, what are you doing?” “Huh?” “What are you doin...
Meet 'The Real Chicks of Central Park' - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
11/16/2011 - 18:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Mr. Popper would love this. Be on the lookout for chicks at Central Park. Unless they are small, furry, awkward-looking birds, the...
In Twilight Time, Dream With Me Awhile - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/15/2011 - 09:49 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park blows me away.  In twilight time, dream with me awhile ~ The Moody Blues. The next "City Stories: Stoops to Nuts...
Children Volunteer to Clean Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
11/14/2011 - 13:45 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Backyards should not be taken for granted. Although Central Park is a public space, many Upper West Side children view it as their...
Central Park Slipping Into Darkness  - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/11/2011 - 11:13 | Posted In: Upper West Side
  Photographing Central Park is like fishing with sticks of dynamite. I love when the park slips into darkness best....
Harry Potter Meets the King of Poland in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/08/2011 - 21:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Harry Potter Meets the King of Poland in Central Park ~ very weird ~ other day did not see this kid step in front of me and wave h...
The Whole of the Moon Over Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/04/2011 - 11:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Cleaning yesterday, I came across a cassette a friend made for me in 1990. The Waterboys were new to me at the time. The first thr...
Docs Find Dead Midtown Carriage Horse Had Existing Injuries - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Local News - NYC
11/01/2011 - 15:59 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
Animal cruelty is too often overlooked. A necropsy performed on a horse that collapsed and died in Midtown last week found pre-exi...
Seasonal Change in Central Park  - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
11/01/2011 - 10:35 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Took a bike ride through the park yesterday.  Spent time at the Mall reading friends' work. Looking around seeing the park sw...
October Snowstorm Puts NYC Marathon in Jeopardy - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
11/01/2011 - 10:19 | Posted In: Upper West Side
There has been a new race added to this year's NYC Marathon. The marathon's finish line, Central Park, was seriously damaged by th...
The Week That Was & The Weekend That'll Be: Oct. 24-30 - Other - Local News - NYC
10/28/2011 - 15:40 | Posted In:
This past week, New York celebrated several birthdays and anniversaries. The George Washington Bridge turned 80, the Statue of Lib...
Ghostly Legends of Central Park Uncovered - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
10/28/2011 - 10:36 | Posted In: Upper West Side
“Bethesda Terrace is haunted” and “we have a Halloween witch in Central Park” claims Sara Cedar Miller, chief historian of th...
NYPD Reports Coyote on the Loose in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
10/27/2011 - 15:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
CBS 2 is reporting there is a coyote on the loose in Central Park. This would be the second coyote sighting in Central Park in as...
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Debate Over Bike Lanes on Sixth Avenue Continue in Midtown - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Local News - NYC
10/27/2011 - 14:04 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
Community Board 5 members debated an extension of the Sixth Avenue bike lane all the way up to Central Park on Monday night, DNAin...
Man Injured in Fall at Belvedere Castle. No One Knows Why - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
10/25/2011 - 10:36 | Posted In: Upper West Side
No one really knows what happened, but each story is better than the last. First, the known facts. A man fell near Belvedere Castl...
Things to Do on the Upper West Side: Oct. 24-28 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
10/24/2011 - 09:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Even if you can't afford to eat at Per Se, there is still plenty to do on the Upper West Side this week. And it won't cost you $1,...
9/11 Memorial Unfair to Small Business - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Arts & Culture - NYC
10/21/2011 - 19:22 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
  I'm a licensed NYC Tour Guide, with an LLC (ManhattanWalkingTour.com), insurance, employees and all the other trappings it...
Prep for Halloween with Central Park's Pumpkin Festival! - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
10/21/2011 - 13:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Carve a path to Central Park on Saturday, Oct. 29 for Pumpkin Fest! Come to New York City's annual celebration of the fall harvest...
"One NY Halloween" - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
10/21/2011 - 10:52 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Just the other day I ran into my neighbor in the elevator. We’ll call her June from Penthouse B. She’s lived in our building thirt...
Bird Meeting at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
10/19/2011 - 12:12 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Feeling lousy today, seven days into strep throat without improvement. It’s cool and rainy outside, my mind is wandering. I found...
Creepy Crawlers Halloween Crafts in Central Park - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
10/19/2011 - 09:43 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Get into the Halloween spirit with creepy crawling spiders at Central Park. On Thursday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. you and your li...
Bats Are Invading Central Park - and You Can Be There! - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
10/17/2011 - 15:27 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Central Park now has something so scary, so spectacular, so dark and mysterious people all over New York are going positively batt...
Central Park is Full of S**t, Just How Bloomberg Likes It - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
10/14/2011 - 11:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Mayor Michael Bloomberg doesn't mind dumping another problem onto the city's streets. While pedestrians in and around Central...
October Bagel Bark! - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
10/07/2011 - 09:29 | Posted In: Upper West Side
There are several reasons why the Upper Westside is one of the best places to live in Manhattan. First, there is a small town feel...
New York Historical Society Opening New 'Caffe' - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
09/29/2011 - 11:11 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The New York Historical Society, along with Stephen Starr, have chosen a name for the restaurateur's newest locale - Cafe Sto...
Central Park Conservancy Reviewing 21 Playgrounds - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
09/28/2011 - 14:50 | Posted In: Upper West Side
After 30 years of restoring the park's landscape, the Central Park Conservancy is finally getting into the swing of things. The gr...
Artists Get 'Inked Up' at Central Park - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
09/28/2011 - 14:06 | Posted In: Upper East Side
With a variety of color variances, New Yorkers can discover much more than painted lines and contour landscapes by watching printm...
Hear the Shofar Live at Central Park Bandshell - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
09/22/2011 - 11:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
If you didn’t get rammed last weekend at the Shofar Flash Mob, head to the Central Park Bandshell to celebrate Rosh Hashanah...
Central Park: Summer's Last Sunday - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
09/19/2011 - 09:55 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Mom aimed her gun at Dad’s head. He refused to clean up his art stuff to her satisfaction, but Dad diligently cleaned our aquarium...
Things to Do on the Upper West Side: Sept. 19-23 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
09/19/2011 - 08:45 | Posted In: Upper West Side
To prepare for autumn's official start on Friday (at exactly 5:05 a.m.) stock up on sweaters and scarves, head inside to the Museu...
What Fun Puppets You Have: Free Little Red Riding Hood Show - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
09/16/2011 - 15:37 | Posted In: Upper West Side
WonderSpark Puppets will perform the classic story of stranger danger on Sunday, Sept. 18, at Tavern on the Green at 11 a.m. Littl...
"An NYC Food Cart Odyssey" - Other - Restaurants - NYC
09/14/2011 - 16:56 | Posted In:
NYC is the city that never sleeps, as everyone knows. We’re all focused on where we have to be next and are quick about getting t...
Horse & Carriage Tours of NYC from Central Park Bicycle Shop - Midtown & Hells Kitchen - Activities & Health - NYC
09/14/2011 - 10:11 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
What can be more romantic than a scenic tour through Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage? This fall, visit Central Park Bicycle...
Things to Do in Upper West Side: Sept. 12-16 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
09/12/2011 - 12:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Looking for things to do this week on the Upper West Side? We've got you covered with some delicious events. It looks like an eat-...
9th Annual My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
09/01/2011 - 21:48 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It is true. My dog does love Central Park, but to be honest I really love it too. As a single woman who lives on the Upper West Si...
Mary J. Blige in the Park: Make it a 'Family Affair' - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
09/01/2011 - 16:27 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The last of Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series will take place Friday, Sept. 2, with Mary J. Blige. Go to Rumsey Playfie...
A Central Park Swim in 1961 - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/31/2011 - 18:38 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Fifty years ago, late August 1961, Dad, Mom, Rory and I walked through Central Park on a miserably hot Sunday. Fed up with the hea...
D.C.-based Bluebrain Giving Central Park its Own Soundtrack - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/31/2011 - 14:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Washington, D.C.-based duo Bluebrain will be bringing the music to Central Park. The pair is creating a site-specific "album" call...
Jagged Edge Summer Stage Concert Rescheduled - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/29/2011 - 10:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The concert featuring Jagged Edge, Avant and Melanie Fiona that was originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28, but was postponed du...
Hurricane Irene Cancels Several Central Park Weekend Events - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
08/26/2011 - 16:11 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In lieu of the pending weather conditions, many of Central Park’s events will be cancelled. First off is Saturday’s 10 a.m. Art of...
Stevie Nicks Performs on 'GMA' for Summer Concert Series - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/25/2011 - 10:54 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Lady Gaga may have rocked the opening of Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series, but Stevie Nicks is set to bring the series...
One Bat! Two Bats! Free Bat Exploration in Central Park - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
08/19/2011 - 13:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In an event as perfect for "The Count" as anyone could imagine, head to Central Park for a free bat exploration this Saturday, Aug...
Barilla Pasta to Make Central Park its 'Casa' - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/19/2011 - 13:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Italian food lovers (and let’s be honest, that’s every single one of you) will have the chance to revel in the cuisine during Casa...
Push Your Way To Eat at Fatty Crew's Pullcart - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
08/19/2011 - 10:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Hot dogs and pretzels are just not cutting it anymore, so Zak Pelaccio and his Fatty Crew Hospitality has decided to give the peop...
My Spauldeen & Me - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/19/2011 - 07:48 | Posted In: Upper East Side
  The rare time I had enough money in my pocket as a kid to cause a dilemma over what to buy, the same three items recurred i...
Black Eyed Peas Announce Rescheduled Concert for Sept. 30 - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/17/2011 - 16:26 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Heavy rains left a black eye on a Central Park concert last June. But now the Black Eyed Peas are making it all better by reschedu...
Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Accident Near Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/17/2011 - 13:40 | Posted In: Upper West Side
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning after driving head first into a Lincoln Town Car in Central Park, DNAinfo reports. The...
'A Star is Born' in Central Park - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/17/2011 - 11:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
   Just recently, Central Park Conservancy asked New Yorkers what film they wanted to see for the finale of the Cen...
Romantic Date? Take Her for a Ride! - Upper East Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/15/2011 - 22:25 | Posted In: Upper East Side
I remember sitting in my office, as a gigantic bowl of two- dozen long stem roses landed on my colleague’s desk. “Roses….Again!”...
Central Park Hosting Annual Film Festival - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/15/2011 - 12:46 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The end of summer is near, and Central Park will celebrate it with their ninth annual Conservancy Film Festival. This year's theme...
Free Rakim and EMPD Concert In Central Park - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/15/2011 - 08:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Bust out your old school gear on Sunday, Aug. 21 as Central Park will host hip-hop artists EPMD and "master of the microphone" Rak...
The Great Barksby at Tavern on the Green - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/14/2011 - 16:28 | Posted In: Upper West Side
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cental Park Paws, a program of the Central Park Conservancy, is hosting a doggie gar...
Design Comm. Dismisses Layered Significance at Cherry Hill - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/11/2011 - 18:14 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Cherry Hill Concourse, following the 1980s renovation. Thirty years ago, architect Gerald Allen, under the auspices of Peter Glu...
Blow Out the Summer at Central Park Billboard Party - Upper East Side - Nightlife - NYC
08/10/2011 - 14:12 | Posted In: Upper East Side
This Thursday night, Aug. 11, Central Park Boathouse will be celebrating the soon-to-be end of the summer with a massive party. Al...
Feeling Stronger Every Day: Strolling Central Park - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/08/2011 - 10:53 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Walking from Penn Station to Yorkville I passed through Bryant Park and Central Park. Along the way I thought of two Chicago songs...
The Week That Was and The Weekend That'll Be: Aug. 1-7 - Other - Local News - NYC
08/05/2011 - 19:38 | Posted In:
It’s official! Janet Jackson is relevant again, thanks to Nicki Minaj’s wardrobe malfunction on Good Morning America Friday mornin...
Nicki Minaj Has a 'Slip' Up at Central Park's SummerStage - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/05/2011 - 12:55 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Fans of Nicki Minaj got a little more than they bargained for during her performance Friday morning on Good Morning America. The e...
Central Park Bagel Bark August 6th - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
08/05/2011 - 11:14 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Join your fellow dog owners on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. during off leash hours for coffee and bagels all prov...
Nicki Minaj Performs on 'Good Morning America' - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/05/2011 - 10:44 | Posted In: Upper East Side
With the SummerStage adorned with mushrooms, glitter, heart balloons and Crayola colors, Nicki Minaj shook Central Park in New Yor...
Free Andrea Bocelli and NY Philharmonic Concert - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/04/2011 - 10:36 | Posted In: Upper West Side
On Thursday September 15, The New York Philharmonic will join with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli for a free concert in Centr...
Shelebrate Shel Silverstein in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
08/03/2011 - 12:57 | Posted In: Upper West Side
This Saturday, August 6, celebrate the critically acclaimed playwright, poet, performer and even Grammy Award winning songwriter,...
Things To Do On The Upper East Side: Aug. 1-5 - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
08/01/2011 - 12:01 | Posted In: Upper East Side
The upcoming week for the Upper East Side is looking bright, with beautiful weather and unique art exhibits, your things-to-do lis...
Archaeological Dig Discovers Forgotten UWS Village - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/28/2011 - 12:05 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It took a decade of patience, gathering research and analyzing records. Now, The New York Times reports that Seneca Village is bei...
Visiting Central Park & African-American Historical Village - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/28/2011 - 08:35 | Posted In: Upper West Side
New York’s natural resources, like its parks, promenades and piers sit on some of its most historic real estate. Central Park is o...
Free Tiffany and Debbie Gibson Concert In Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/27/2011 - 13:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
All this time you've been wondering in what mall teen pop sensation Tiffany has been hiding out. Well Tiff fans, the performer has...
Free Same-Sex Weddings at Belvedere Castle This Sunday - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/27/2011 - 12:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
While some same-sex couples rushed to get married this past Sunday, some couples may still need a venue for the big day. For...
Pop-Up Wedding Chapel Designs Revealed for Weekend Weddings - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/26/2011 - 11:23 | Posted In: Upper West Side
While last weekend brought the first same-sex marriages in New York, the ceremonies and celebrations will continue this weekend as...
Alleged Upper East Side Groper Caught on Video - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
07/25/2011 - 12:01 | Posted In: Upper East Side
A pint-sized pervert accused for a string of gropings on the Upper East Side may finally have been caught on video. According to D...
Wiz Khalifa To Perform at Central Park - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
07/25/2011 - 11:36 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Rapper Wiz Khalifa returns to NYC to rock the Summerstage at Central Park Monday evening. He will team up with artists Big Sean an...
Best Spots To Say 'I Do' in NYC - Other - Nightlife - NYC
07/24/2011 - 02:27 | Posted In:
Looking for a place to tie the knot in New York City? There are so many places that make great options it can be overwhelming for...
Old Yorkville Tricks to Relieve the Miserable Heat - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/23/2011 - 10:20 | Posted In: Upper East Side
It was 104 degrees on Friday, heading towards 99 today. Hearing the news, my mind dog paddled thinking about what a weather report...
Hands Up for Upper East Side Serial Groper?  - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
07/22/2011 - 17:08 | Posted In: Upper East Side
To grope or not to grope? Eusebio Molina should've asked himself this question before planting his palms on a woman jogging in Cen...
Shakespeare in the Park: 'All’s Well That Ends Well' - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/22/2011 - 14:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Don’t want to pay for Broadway tickets, hop on over to Central Park for a free performance of Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends W...
Central Park Welcomes Fatty Crew Food Truck - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
07/22/2011 - 12:19 | Posted In: Upper West Side
As one food truck leaves Central Park, another one pulls right in. Pullcart – Fatty Crew's first food cart – has just wheeled itse...
Community Board Shoots Down Plan To Smooth Park Entrance - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
07/21/2011 - 12:23 | Posted In: Upper East Side
To bike or not to bike. Who is getting tired of that question? As the city's drama surrounding bike paths, bike accidents, and bik...
Pop-Up Same-sex Wedding Chapels Take Over Columbus Circle - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/20/2011 - 11:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The city is preparing to welcome same-sex marriage with pop-up chapels in Central Park for the numerous couples who will wed on Ju...
Food Truck Dumps Tavern on the Green - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
07/18/2011 - 10:50 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Ladle of Love Truck is cutting ties with Tavern on the Green. The truck announced last Sunday that it's ending its contract with N...
Central Park Summer Stage Hosts Three Events This Saturday - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/15/2011 - 16:17 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Summer Stage at Central Park Mainstage and Crotona Park have a smorgasbord of entertainment set for Saturday, July, 16. Croton...
It 'Pais' to See Brad for Free at Summer Stage  - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
07/13/2011 - 15:12 | Posted In: Upper West Side
What's better than breakfast with Brad Paisley? Don't miss your chance to see Brad Paisley out in the summer sun rocking out this...
Bloomberg to 'Experiment' with Cars in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/13/2011 - 12:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Getta outta the way! Mayor Bloomberg is studying the impact of banning cars from traveling through Central Park's East and West dr...
The Best Picnic Spots in New York City - Other - Family - NYC
07/12/2011 - 11:09 | Posted In:
Now that it’s consistently beautiful outside, grab your wicker basket and cooler, pack up some yummy food and drinks, and spend a...
Central Park Walkers and Cyclists Must Share the Road - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/12/2011 - 11:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Bicyclists riding in Central Park may have to share the same road with pedestrians. The New York Times reported that starting this...
Free Same-Sex Weddings In Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
07/08/2011 - 10:59 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Upper West Side gay couples set the date for July 30 and walk the aisle to Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. On the first day tha...
Free Live Bald Eagle Show in Central Park  - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
07/01/2011 - 14:24 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Celebrate Independence Day with the Central Park Conservancy as they host a free live bird show, starring the great American emble...
Park Facing Apartments in UE for Under $1M - Upper East Side - Real Estate - NYC
06/30/2011 - 14:54 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Curbed was on the hunt this week to find affordable and fantastic apartments in the city that faced city parks and cost under $1M....
Live Across From Central Park for Under $1M - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
06/30/2011 - 14:11 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In a world where apartments facing the park are impossible for anyone to find let alone afford, Curbed went on a hunt for apa...
Central Park Bagel Bark July 9th - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/30/2011 - 09:05 | Posted In: Upper West Side
On Saturday, July 9 from 7:30-9 a.m. during Central Park off-leash hours join your fellow dog owners for the July Bagel Bark where...
Cool Your Jets at Lasker Pool  - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
06/29/2011 - 15:10 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Temperatures are supposed to spike this Friday and New Yorkers are sure to be looking for a public pool to cool their jets. Upper...
Man Charged With Statutory Rape In Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/28/2011 - 10:27 | Posted In: Upper West Side
According to DNAinfo, 27-year-old man Matthew Woods was arrested in Central Park's Strawberry Fields, Sunday morning, on charges o...
Boathouse Tries to Stay Afloat After Employee Complaints - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/27/2011 - 10:15 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Why is sexual harassment becoming as synonymous with restaurants as marked-up alcohol? Now one of Central Parks most popular resta...
Deal of the Day: 20% Off Central Park Walking Tours - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Shopping - NYC
06/24/2011 - 15:47 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
The Place: Central Park Bicycle Shop The Deal: Enjoy a Central Park Walking Tour for only $15, when you claim this deal to use Mon...
Forage in Central Park with 'Wildman' Steve Brill - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/24/2011 - 13:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
If you’re looking for an alternative to the various nature tours the city usually offers, you might consider “Wildman” Steve Brill...
Adventures Await in Central Park at Adventure NYC - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
06/24/2011 - 12:03 | Posted In: Upper West Side
On Saturday, June 25, you can go on an adventure hosted by NYC Parks and Backpacker Magazine. The 7th Annual Adventures NYC event...
Help The Skin Cancer Foundation Shine On at Central Park Zoo - Upper East Side - Nightlife - NYC
06/24/2011 - 11:16 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Snooki, listen up. While shows like the Jersey Shore and Jerseylicious have further influenced the tanning hype, the effort to edu...
A Very 'Koi' Condo: Garden- and Pond-Equipped Home For Sale - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
06/23/2011 - 12:07 | Posted In: Upper West Side
A week after NYC's secret residential gardens made an appearance, real estate agent Douglas Elliman Real Estate has another g...
Check Out the New Chicks at the Central Park Zoo - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
06/22/2011 - 15:58 | Posted In: Upper East Side
A species of sea duck native to eastern Asia has recently hatched at New York City's Central Park Zoo, reports The Wall Street Jou...
Fete De La Musique Celebrates French Artists at SummerStage - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/21/2011 - 12:13 | Posted In: Upper West Side
French talent is taking over tonight at the SummerStage edition of Fete De La Musique, featuring Ben L’Oncle Soul, Catherine Ringe...
Summer Story Time Tales in Central Park - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
06/20/2011 - 16:38 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Instead of taking the kids to an over-crowded, musty library for storytelling this summer, spend it outdoors at the Hans Christian...
Summer Kickoff at Central Park Conservatory Garden - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
06/20/2011 - 10:52 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park will host its annual, summer kickoff cocktail extravaganza at the Central Park Conservatory Garden on Wednesday, June...
The Week Ahead in the Upper West Side: June 20-24 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/20/2011 - 07:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It's a week to do all of those things you've been putting off in the Upper West Side. The first of those being the play Down...
The Week Ahead on the Upper East Side: June 20-24 - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
06/20/2011 - 07:00 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Once again, the Upper East Side is the center of the art world in New York City. There's so much to choose from you'll wish y...
The Week That Was and The Weekend That'll Be: June 13-19 - Other - Local News - NYC
06/17/2011 - 23:07 | Posted In:
Dear Readers,  Thank you so much for reading my column and the site. There wouldn't be one without you.... Wouldn't that soun...
Central Park Events Just for the Family This Father's Day - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
06/17/2011 - 14:26 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park has got the whole family covered for Father's Day this weekend.  Start Saturday with a day of storytelling,...
Love  & Marriage: A Carriage Ride in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/13/2011 - 21:34 | Posted In: Upper West Side
I love being married.  It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. — Rita Rudn...
Battle Brewing Over the State of Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/13/2011 - 17:49 | Posted In: Upper West Side
There are conflicting views over the condition of Central Park. Writer James Gardner argued in an opinion piece in the New Yo...
Explore the Secrets of Central Park on Father's Day - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
06/13/2011 - 17:20 | Posted In: Upper West Side
What a great way to spend time with your father this Father's Day, then going on a scavenger hunt through Central Park. On Ju...
Clowning in the Park! LynnLevity Advanced Playshop - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/12/2011 - 22:02 | Posted In: Upper West Side
This Playshop is for you if: - You are totally fearless! (or daydream about being so) - You are ready to go out in public and play...
Read More: Central Park, Clowns
Ain't Nothing But a House Party: Central Park 1979  - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/11/2011 - 18:54 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Peter Wolf is sensational.  The J Geils Band is one of the top live acts ever and Peter's solos blow me away. Bruce Springste...
Storytelling in Central Park & Cornelia Street Cafe - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/10/2011 - 07:51 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Fifty years ago in 1961, Dad bought a Yashica 44 camera and the golden age of Pryor photography was lit much to the chagrin of Mom...
The Met Announces Free Summer Events - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/09/2011 - 15:40 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Metropolitan Opera announced the return of their popular free outdoor Summer Recital HD Series. This will be the third year th...
Cool Off at Central Park's Lasker Park - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
06/08/2011 - 07:46 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park is soon to have yet another perk that draws tourists and residents alike to the locale - a public pool. Lasker P...
Cops Set Up Bag Stealing Criminals in Central Park  - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/07/2011 - 15:58 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Since March of this year the NYPD has been working on an operation titled "Lucky Bag" to catch thieves in Central Park who pillage...
Taylor Swift to Perform with Black Eyed Peas in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/07/2011 - 15:07 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Love Taylor Swift and charity? It's your lucky day! Rolling Stone confirmed that Taylor Swift will perform with The Blac...
Police Search for Suspects in Central Park Robbery - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
06/07/2011 - 11:21 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Authorities are searching for a group of teenagers who violently robbed a man in Central Park last Thursday, NBC 4 reports....
The Week Ahead in the Upper West Side: June 6-10 - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
06/06/2011 - 07:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Upper West Side will be home to Public Theater's Shakespeare plays starting tonight through the end of Jul...
Central Park Paws June Bagel Bark - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
06/01/2011 - 14:44 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Join the Central Park Paws on Saturday, June 4, from 7:30 am until 9:00 am during off-leash hours for coffee, pastries, and b...
Carnival Rides and Literature at Victoria Gardens - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
05/31/2011 - 14:55 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Carnival Night for Kids in Central Park be held on Wednesday, June 8th at the Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink. The night will be...
Let Your iPhone Guide You Through Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/31/2011 - 11:18 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Ever wish you could navigate yourself expertly around the overwhelming and oft-confusing expanse that is Central Park? Well you ca...
Musicians Muzzled in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/30/2011 - 12:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
City officials began cracking down on Central Park musicians over the weekend, delivering noise summonses and posting a "Quiet Zon...
Read More: Central Park, John Boyd
Central Park Zoo Summer Camp Program - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
05/24/2011 - 12:21 | Posted In: Upper East Side
For young animal lovers, the Central Park Zoo is taking applicants now for their summer internship program. The thr...
Spooky Central Park - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/24/2011 - 08:34 | Posted In: Upper East Side
When the light fades, Central Park gets frightful. If you want to be terrified, come hear me read Murder by Dusting, a story about...
No Monkey Business: The Arctic Monkeys at Central Park - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
05/23/2011 - 13:59 | Posted In: Upper West Side
British indie-rock band The Arctic Monkeys are back after their 2009 hit or miss record Humbug hit the charts. Their new...
05/21/2011 - 22:50 | Posted In:
The Barking Week, May 21-27, 2011 I apologize for getting this to you late. There's been so many fun things going on this week, th...
The Perfect Spring Date on the Upper East Side  - Upper East Side - Restaurants - NYC
05/21/2011 - 08:45 | Posted In: Upper East Side
As a life-long Upper East-Sider (although I have hopped the 96th street border) I have had my share of fun, miserable and memorabl...
Japan Day Festival in Central Park this Sunday - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/20/2011 - 16:32 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Japan Day Festival is this Sunday, so head out to Central Park to join the outdoor celebration of Japanese culture devoted to...
The Week That Was and The Weekend That’ll Be: May 16-22 - Other - Local News - NYC
05/20/2011 - 14:39 | Posted In:
If you're reading this, then the rapture hasn't occurred yet. For Arnold Schwarzenegger, his End of Days have been going on all we...
Plan Approved to Ban Cars from Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/18/2011 - 13:48 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The plan to ban cars from traveling on the loop around Central Park has been approved. The parks and transportation committees of...
Allison Pace Explores a 'Pug's Life' - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/17/2011 - 11:36 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Dog lovers everywhere - especially pug owners - love novelist Allison Pace’s stories about the delightful breed. One would think s...
“Escape The Apartment: Top NYC Work Havens” - Other - Restaurants - NYC
05/11/2011 - 08:56 | Posted In:
NewsBar, Union Square  I love this place when I’m feeling downtown cool, want to freely read some good magazines and do my bills...
Wine and Dine for Mother's Day at Central Park - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
05/06/2011 - 12:54 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Mother's Day spurs tons of special brunches, classes and even a chance to rub elbows with a chef as he prepares your food. But not...
Advocates Protect Elegant 1980s of Cherry Hill, Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/05/2011 - 16:49 | Posted In: Upper West Side
In 1980, with the founding of the Central Park Conservancy, our City's first Scenic Landmark, Central Park – designated in 1974 –...
SELF Magazine Hosts Saturday Workout in the Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/05/2011 - 14:22 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Jump start your summer fitness routine with the help of SELF Magazine. SELF is hosting a Workout in the Park on Saturday, May 7. F...
Best Dog Parks in New York City - Other - Family - NYC
05/05/2011 - 14:17 | Posted In:
Dogs are sociable animals, and, just like it is for people, NYC offers plenty of opportunities for socialization. Taking your pup...
Get Ready for Summer with Fitness Boot Camp in Central Park - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
05/05/2011 - 07:05 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Feed your need for fitness with Mind Over Matter's Boot Camp classes in Central Park. The sessions cater to all fitness levels and...
Horseback Riding Possibly Coming to Central Park By Summer - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/04/2011 - 13:03 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Even though celebrities are trying to prevent horse-driven carriage rides in Central Park, horseback riding may in fact be returni...
Ticket Giveaway for Black Eyed Peas Show Begins May 11 - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/03/2011 - 13:27 | Posted In: Upper West Side
For those interested in attending the free Black Eyed Peas show in Central Park in June, set your alarms for May 11 when the givea...
Celebrities Campaign Against Central Park Horse Rides - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
05/03/2011 - 11:13 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Lea Michele are joining together to combat horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, a move...
Central Park Bagel Bark May 7 - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
05/01/2011 - 21:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
As an Upper Westsider and dog owner one of the many, many things I love (as well as my pup Chance) about living near Central Park...
Dating on the Cheap? Go to Spot is Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/29/2011 - 19:48 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Outside of the amazingly friendly shop owners and people on the Upper West Side, Central Park is the be all and end all when it co...
The Week That Was and the Weekend That'll Be: Apr. 25-May 1 - Other - Local News - NYC
04/29/2011 - 14:09 | Posted In:
Friday, April 29, 2011 – a date the entire world will always remember for obvious reasons... this is the date when Miss Cougar Ame...
Walking Manhattan Photo Tours Led by Judah Harris - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/29/2011 - 08:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Photographer Judah S. Harris wants to ensure that those wanting to explore Central Park not only have a great experience learning...
Best of Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/27/2011 - 17:13 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Since it’s finally warm out, a friend and I are taking it upon ourselves to christen the spring with a visit to Central Park, one...
Family Scavenger Hunt in Central Park on April 30 - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
04/27/2011 - 07:15 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Join the The Secrets of Central Park Family Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Watson Adventures, Saturday, April 30, at Central Park...
Cherry Hill Plaza to Receive 19th Century Makeover - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/25/2011 - 11:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
NYC Parks Department’s latest project in sprucing up the Central Park landscape is a renovation of Cherry Hill Plaza, which will t...
The DIVA's Best Places to Meet Singles on the UWS - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/23/2011 - 13:01 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Yes, Match.com touts that more than 1 in 5 relationships start online and over the past five years the Internet has quickly revolu...
Spring Gardening Events in Central Park This Weekend - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/22/2011 - 12:35 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It's predicted to be a pleasant 60 degree weekend, albeit a little bit wet, but that shouldn't stop everyone from starting off the...
Turtles Reunion in Central Park - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/22/2011 - 11:41 | Posted In: Upper East Side
I witnessed a remarkable reunion in Central Park yesterday, "The Turtles!" That's right, "The Turtles," performed four songs while...
Garland Jeffreys, New York Storyteller ~ Loves His Town - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/21/2011 - 08:14 | Posted In: Upper East Side
“Twenty two stops to the city, twenty two stops…” Garland Jeffreys voice kicks in joining the drum’s anthem beat on “Coney Island...
City Owed $500K for Central Park Carousel Maintenance - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/18/2011 - 10:20 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The decades-old Central Park carousel is one of the most visited sites in the park, but it may be costing tax payers hundreds...
JPMorgan Coporate Challenge Registration Ending Soon - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
04/12/2011 - 14:49 | Posted In: Upper West Side
JPMorgan is holding the 35th annual running of their Corporate Challenge marathon on Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16. The...
Hot Dog Vendors Bid Big Bucks for Prime Park Spot - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
04/06/2011 - 12:23 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Those hot dog push-carts you walk past in Central Park don't just stroll to any place they like - they need to pay for their locat...
Dad Shot Thumper - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/06/2011 - 09:24 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Dad used to hunt. He didn't golf, so hunting was another made up reason to get out of the house. He never struck me as the hunting...
Get Married in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
04/03/2011 - 17:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
I officiate weddings in NYC and am so excited that wedding season on the way. It is a beautiful time of year! Did you know th...
West of 5th Ave. Officially East Side - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
04/01/2011 - 15:11 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Last week Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer demanded that the "West" street signs between Central Park and Fifth Avenu...
Biker Crackdown in Central Park Hurts Local Businesses - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/30/2011 - 16:47 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Many cyclists are peeved with the NYPD and may have given up on riding in Central Park after a major crack-down. Unfortunately, se...
Bagel Bark at Lilac Walk in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/28/2011 - 18:46 | Posted In: Upper West Side
"Join us on Saturday, April 2, from 7:30am until 9:00am during off-leash hours for coffee, juice, pastries, and bagels (of course)...
SummerStage's Lineup Announced Slowly but Surely - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/28/2011 - 11:03 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The City Parks Foundation will release its official, full lineup of free shows for Central Park's SummerStage this Friday, Ap...
Census Counts 25 Residents of Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/28/2011 - 07:26 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Public parks can offer comfort and a sense of community to most city dwellers, while to some, parks can mean home. The Census Bure...
Bill to Make Central Park Car-Free Submitted by City Council - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/25/2011 - 13:31 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park is known as the place for cycling, jogging, taking a leisurely stroll or just lay on the Great Lawn and look up at th...
Camp Out in Central Park this Summer - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
03/24/2011 - 13:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
This summer, families have the chance to go camping in Central Park. The Urban Park Rangers program of the New York City...
NYPD Voids Tickets for Central Park Cyclists - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/23/2011 - 14:19 | Posted In: Upper West Side
After ten cyclists were ticketed for speeding early Tuesday morning on the West Drive of the Central Park loop, the NYPD announced...
Puppet Workshop and Performance for Thirteen Kids Club - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
03/23/2011 - 10:06 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Join Kids Club Thirteen at the Swedish Cottage in Central Park for a puppet workshop and performance. Kids Club Thirteen memb...
Dispute Over Where East and West Sides Begin in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/23/2011 - 07:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Manhattan street grid is set to celebrate its 200th anniversary on March 29th, but city officials and historians alike still c...
5 Tips for Finding Dog-Friendly Apartments on the UWS - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
03/21/2011 - 11:33 | Posted In: Upper West Side
I’ve moved four times in the past five years on the Upper West Side, so I’ve learned a few things about how to find dog-friendly b...
Central Park on St. Paddy's ~ Late Afternoon - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/18/2011 - 10:53 | Posted In: Upper East Side
      Spring sprung yesterday in Central Park. The birds flew in the warm breeze and the mounted police gallivant...
Cops Crack Down on Cyclists in Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/18/2011 - 10:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Cyclists are getting hit hard. The commander of the Central Park Precinct, Captain Philip Wishnia, revealed that 230 tickets...
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center Hosts Family Arts & Crafts - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
03/15/2011 - 14:21 | Posted In: Upper East Side
If you're looking for something fun and cultural to entertain your family with, Time Out New York suggests you attend Family Frida...
'Circle of Animals' to Adorn Central Park this Spring - Upper East Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/15/2011 - 10:35 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Central Park's Pulitzer Fountain, across from the Plaza Hotel and East 60th Street, will soon be home (temporarily) to a family of...
Eldorado Digs the Most Expensive of the Week - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
03/04/2011 - 13:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Upper East Side may be the most expensive 'hood in Manhattan, but across the Park, real estate still doesn't come cheap. The R...
Black Eyed Peas Coming to Central Park this Summer - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/04/2011 - 13:06 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park watch out because the Black Eyed Peas are coming to town this summer! The New York Post reports that the popular band...
Central Park Bikers Beware: The NYPD is Watching You - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
03/04/2011 - 12:00 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park bikers had better watch their backs. According to West Side Spirit, the New York Police Department is amping up...
March 2011 BAGEL BARK in Central Park - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
03/03/2011 - 23:32 | Posted In: Upper West Side
from https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165153780197307 "Join us on Saturday, March 5th from 7:30 am until 9:00 am during off-...
Cycle Through the Dark in Central Park - Upper West Side - Nightlife - NYC
03/03/2011 - 14:06 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park hasn't had the reputation for being the safest place at night, but the Moonlight Ride for Time's Up aims to take the...
77th Street Subway Riders to Enjoy Early Spring Flowers - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
03/03/2011 - 11:49 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Upper East Side straphangers, you're in for a treat because the 77th Street subway station has been overrun with flowers. Not unli...
Former Model Billionaire Buys Duplex Penthouse - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Real Estate - NYC
02/28/2011 - 16:34 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
Former Serbian model Aleksandra Melnichenko, married to Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko, recently purchased a duplex penthouse l...
No Gourmet Grub For Central Park - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
02/25/2011 - 10:09 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Those who enjoy gourmet snacks after highbrow culture won't be pleased at the outcome of Community Board 8's February 16th meeting...
Rent Your Own 'Mansion in the Sky' for $100K a Month - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Real Estate - NYC
02/23/2011 - 14:33 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
At some point, if you are spending a huge amount of money for rent, you might as well spend an obscene amount of money for rent. A...
As the Trump Turns: Mogul to Acquire Central Park Carousel - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
02/23/2011 - 12:20 | Posted In: Upper West Side
No word yet on whether Donald Trump has acquired Tavern on the Green, but in his continuing venture to own multiple properties in...
Upper West Side Jogger Whines About Off-Leash Dogs - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
02/20/2011 - 15:03 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Complaint Box in Sunday's New York Times focuses on NYC off-leash dog laws. It’s written by a jogger who runs on the Uppe...
'Dog Days are Over' with SummerStage Concert Announcement - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/18/2011 - 13:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
My Upper West reports that SummerStage has announced some of the outdoor shows that it will be featuring this summer. One of...
Park Program to Aid Ecosystem, Health, and Unemployment - Other - Local News - NYC
02/17/2011 - 11:46 | Posted In:
Politicians are looking out for the future of the ecosystem with a new program that will protect the public outdoors, reports the...
Once a Year Sale at The Brentmore Comes Early - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
02/16/2011 - 15:28 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Brentmore, an elusive co-op at 88 Central Park West, had just one sale in 2009 and 2010 respectively. After talks that Matthew...
The Plaza Welcomes Igor Krutoy - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Real Estate - NYC
02/14/2011 - 13:55 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
Composer Igor Krutoy, the spectacle of Russian concert halls, now calls The Plaza Hotel his home. According to The New York Observ...
19th Century Doctor's Statue Sparks 21st Century Controversy - Upper East Side - Local News - NYC
02/14/2011 - 09:12 | Posted In: Upper East Side
Can a person's scientific achievements outweigh the painful, and even cruel, effect he has had on the lives of his patients? Not a...
The Public Theatre Announces Free Central Park Summer Plays - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
02/03/2011 - 15:08 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The Associated Press has announced what plays to expect this summer at Central Park. Measure for Measure and All's Well...
Relive the Birth of Central Park  - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
02/03/2011 - 14:29 | Posted In: Upper East Side
The Central Park Conservatory hosts a lesson in time travel with their "Guided Tour Through Nineteenth Century New York City,...
Tavern on the Green's Future Pits Trump vs. Bloomberg - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/28/2011 - 15:41 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post is the latest to speak out on the iconic Tavern on the Green and Donald Trump's interest in...
Gramercy Dorm Gets Classy - Gramercy & Murray Hill - Real Estate - NYC
01/28/2011 - 13:36 | Posted In: Flatiron & Gramercy
Gramercy Park South's previous womens residence facility is now being renovated into an upscale building, reported Curbed. The Par...
NearSighting: Katie Couric's Central Park Push - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/27/2011 - 15:18 | Posted In: Upper West Side
It's a snow day for many, but not for Katie Couric who tweeted about some Central Park snow action on her way to work th...
Union Deal May Equal 'Trump on the Green' - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
01/27/2011 - 11:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Donald Trump has struck a deal with the union representing the workers of Tavern on the Green as of Wednesday, January 26, The New...
UWS Apartment Shows You How Not to Stage Your Place - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/25/2011 - 16:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Countless Manhattan real estate, from the lavish and expensive has had trouble selling for various reasons. Curbed suggests that w...
Tavern on the Green Vendor Idea to be Seen Citywide - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
01/25/2011 - 15:05 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Once the location of the iconic Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th Street is now a locale for food vendor trucks...
NearSighting: Piers Morgan, Mariska Hargitay and Others - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
01/25/2011 - 13:03 | Posted In: Upper West Side
My Upper West and the New York Post reports several celebrities spotted out and about the chilly Upper West Side. Piers Morga...
Views Included in $16.5 Million CPW Home - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/20/2011 - 17:30 | Posted In: Upper West Side
My Upper West dubs the southeast corner space of The Beresford its "Unattainable Apartment of the Week." The staple of this e...
9-Room Mega Home For Sale on Central Park West - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/20/2011 - 11:15 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Curbed reports a nine-room home at The Kenilworth is now on the market. The Upper West Side prewar unit is listed for $17.5 m...
Central Park View Equals $16.5M for Midtown Apartment - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Real Estate - NYC
01/18/2011 - 14:50 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
Apartment #34B at One Beacon Court, also known as the Bloomberg Tower, was sold for $6.6 million in 2005; in 2011, it goes for a h...
$18 Million to Live the Dream in an UES Townhouse - Upper East Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/17/2011 - 19:03 | Posted In: Upper East Side
An Upper East Side mansion can be yours, if you're willing to put down some serious cash for it. Curbed reports that...
The Battle of the Views Comes to an End on CPS - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Real Estate - NYC
01/12/2011 - 10:34 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
One of the last affordable buildings lining the south side of Central Park has been sold and is planned to be replaced with a luxu...
Obelisk to Become Obsolete? - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
01/07/2011 - 09:14 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Central Park is in danger of losing one of its most historic and well known landmarks. On Thursday, January 6, Live Science report...
Garmin Founder Arrives at His (Really Expensive) Destination - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
01/06/2011 - 13:11 | Posted In: Upper West Side
As Curbed points out, the buyer who paid nearly $10,000/square foot for the 41st story condo at 15 Central Park West has heretofor...
Central Park's Moonlight Bike Ride - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
01/05/2011 - 12:39 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The first Friday of each month a moonlight bike ride through Central Park takes place, with the next one happening Friday, January...
Santa's Legacy Explained at New York Historical Society - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
01/04/2011 - 17:25 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The New York Daily News reports a neat exploration for the Christmas season. Many people are familiar with the story 'Twas the...
5 Great Spots for Walking Your Dog on the Upper West Side - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
01/03/2011 - 13:16 | Posted In: Upper West Side
As city dog owners, we are walking the streets multiple times a day. If you’re anything like me, you tend to walk the same r...
MulchFest 2011  - Upper West Side - Local News - NYC
12/29/2010 - 16:42 | Posted In: Upper West Side
The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce MulchFest 2011. From January 8-9,  you can recycle your Chr...
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run an Alternative NYE  - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
12/29/2010 - 13:53 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Looking for something to do for New Year's Eve, but not in the mood to deal with the crowds of Times Square? Parents Connect r...
Jean Georges Trumps Other Hotel Restaurants - Upper West Side - Restaurants - NYC
12/28/2010 - 15:29 | Posted In: Upper West Side
According to a USA Today/Zagat survey that ranked the top twenty-five hotel restaurants in major American cities, Jean George...
Central Park West's Best Address - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
12/28/2010 - 14:44 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Curbed has awarded 88 Central Park West the distinction of "Ultimate Central Park West Address." The asking price on the...
15 Central Park West Sale Tops 2010 Market - Upper West Side - Real Estate - NYC
12/23/2010 - 11:53 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Manhattan has a new per-square-foot price record. The Wall Street Journal has reported that 15 Central Park West developer Wi...
See the Stars at 'Winter Solstice Telescope Party' - Upper West Side (coming soon) - Family - NYC
12/20/2010 - 10:10 | Posted In: Upper West Side
NBC New York tips us off to a party that both kids and parents can enjoy. The American Museum of Natural History is hosting a...
Celebrate Kwanzaa at American Museum of Natural History - Upper West Side (coming soon) - Arts & Culture - NYC
12/17/2010 - 13:31 | Posted In: Upper West Side
This holiday season, let the American Museum of Natural History help you celebrate Kwanzaa with ‘The Legazy Continues: Kwanz...
Local Reporter Charged With Fabricating Assault Charges - Other - Local News - NYC
12/15/2010 - 10:33 | Posted In:
On Wednesday, December 15, the New York Post reports that WABC/Channel 7 weather reporter Heidi Jones was arrested and charged wit...
Fans Remember Lennon on 30th Death Anniversiary  - Upper West Side (coming soon) - Local News - NYC
12/08/2010 - 11:51 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Wednesday, December 8 marks the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, and, like every year on this day, well-wishers will...
Six Most Expensive Rents in the East Village/Lower East Side - East Village & LES - Real Estate - NYC
12/06/2010 - 17:36 | Posted In: East Village & LES
Some talk has been floating around about a new rental on the market at 38 East 1st for $30,000/month. This makes it the most expen...
Parker-Broderick Clan Officially Ditching West Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Real Estate - NYC
12/01/2010 - 15:54 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
After months of rumors, The New York Observer is reporting the West Village is losing one of their beloved celebrity fam...
Michael White's Marea is Four Courses of Fresh and Delicious - Hells Kitchen & Midtown West (coming soon) - Restaurants - NYC
11/10/2010 - 10:25 | Posted In: Midtown & Hells Kitchen
When my father made the decision to visit me for a father/daughter weekend just a week before my birthday, I was ecstatic to...
The Top 5 Restaurants I Would Give My Right Arm For... - Other - Restaurants - NYC
10/27/2010 - 08:55 | Posted In:
With over 19,000 restaurants in this city, you can eat at nearly every price point and get an outstanding meal, but there are...
Murray's Bagels: For Fans of Cream Cheese - West Village & Greenwich Village - Restaurants - NYC
10/21/2010 - 01:29 | Posted In: West Village & Greenwich Village
For those of us who are born and raised New Yorker's, bagels are generally a special food. I do not mean that we revere...
Outsourcing Tycoon Moving to Central Park West - Upper West Side (coming soon) - Real Estate - NYC
10/13/2010 - 15:56 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Curbed NY reports Vikas Kapoor, President and CEO of global business process outsourcing company iQor, recently closed on the pent...
The Next 50 Years in Space at the Rose Center - Upper West Side - Arts & Culture - NYC
10/05/2010 - 16:55 | Posted In: Upper West Side
Time Out New York recommends you fly through ethers at the Rose Center for Earth and Space on Wednesday, October 6. Marking t...