Scott Stringer Talks West Side Issues

Written by admin on July 16, 2010. Posted in Blog

The New York state budget crisis, public school closings and potential cuts to senior centers were just some of the subjects discussed during a July 13 Upper West Side Town Hall Meeting at Goddard Riverside Community Center
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No Luck With Cars for West Side Pols

Written by admin on July 14, 2010. Posted in Blog, Politics

By Dan Rivoli You’d think a Congressman from the Upper West Side would have an easier time dealing with cabbies. But a Washington DC hack is accusing Rep. Jerrold Nadler of skipping out on his $8 fare
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Video of Suspected Riverside Park Attacker Released

Written by admin on July 10, 2010. Posted in Blog, Crime Watch West Side Spirit

By Dan Rivoli The police released surveillance video of the man they believe attacked two women in Riverside Park July
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Violent Mugger In Riverside Park

Written by admin on July 9, 2010. Posted in Blog, Crime Watch West Side Spirit

By Dan Rivoli Police are on the hunt for a man they believe attacked two women in Riverside Park early July
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Con Ed: Turn It Down

Written by admin on June 29, 2010. Posted in Blog

By Dan Rivoli Turn off air conditioners, unplug unused laptops and hang clothes on a line: Con Edison urged Upper West Siders June 28 to cut down on use of “non-essential” electrical appliances during a recent heat wave
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New Yorkers Enjoy “Wimbledon Experience” at Rockefeller Center

Written by admin on June 24, 2010. Posted in Blog

HSBC has added a small spin to the lunch breaks of many New Yorkers. One of the sponsors of the Wimbledon Championships, the bank is hosting an event at Rockefeller Center to commemorate the 124th edition of London’s world-renown tennis tournament
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Preservationists Try to Shape Riverside Center, Save Powerhouse

Written by admin on June 24, 2010. Posted in Blog, Editorial, News & Features West Side Spirit

By Dan Rivoli As the mega-development Riverside Center goes through the public review process, landmark advocates are worried about the future of the West 59th Street powerhouse
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Ben And Jerry To Offer Free “Cherry Garcia” in honor of Grateful Dead Exhibit

Written by admin on June 22, 2010. Posted in Blog

The New York Historical Society and Ben and Jerry’s are teaming up June 30 for a psychedelic escape from the heat. A Ben and Jerry’s truck will be parked outside of the New York Historical Society on West 77 St., and will offer samples of their “Cherry Garcia” flavored ice cream in honor of the
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Apple Fresh Off The Truck

Written by admin on June 18, 2010. Posted in Blog, Crime Watch West Side Spirit

By Dan Rivoli Tech-hungry criminals got a hold of two boxes of Apple iPads, straight off the UPS trucks that were delivering the new devices, which start at $
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Library Cuts, Questions About Riverside Center School

Written by admin on June 18, 2010. Posted in Blog

The New York City Public Library could face devastating cuts if Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed $37 million reduction in library funding is adopted
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