The Perfect Place to Read

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News Our Town, Our Town, West Side Spirit

Encouraging the Love of Reading at Camp Lauren Arend and Mary Rogers “Yes, a reading program fits into camp. Sherwood [Forest] Camp is a lot more than camping, mosquitoes, and swimming — it’s aimed at the whole child.” — Parent of a 2011 camper On an especially hot day in June, twelve fourth-grade boys sit
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Denim Day Draws Masses

Written by Alissa Fleck on May 1, 2013. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, West Side Spirit

Event to raise awareness about sexual violence gets wide support Hundreds of supporters came out to City Hall last week, clad in denim, to kick off Denim Day, an international movement which aims to raise awareness about sexual assault. Numerous elected officials including presidents from each borough, and community based organizations including the New York
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A New Spot for A Familiar Second-Hand Shop

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News Our Town, Our Town, West Side Spirit

Reminiscence has relocated – back to its former home - and is still offering divine duds at cheap prices By Laura Shanahan “I didn’t know this store was still here!” One shopper exclaimed to an acquaintance she ran into at Reminiscence, at 74 Fifth Ave., ’twixt 13th and 14th. “Well, actually,” I interjected, eager to
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Whether traditional or more unique—we’ve found several ways to treat your mother to something special this year By Helaina Hovitz Course Horse Classes on the UES www.coursehorse.com, $5 off any class with code: LOVEYAMOM. Has mom always talked about wanting to learn something new, but can’t seem to find the time? Take the initiative for
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Muck Houses Coming Down

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

In a major construction milestone for the 2nd Avenue Subway, the gigantic muck houses at 72nd and 69th Streets will be removed Last week, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the “muck houses” on Second Avenue at 72nd and 69th Streets will be removed now that all blasting has been completed and the debris
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Lenox Hill Hospital’s ‘Give & Take’ Luncheon

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Over 240 people attended the fifteenth annual Healthy Give and Take luncheon sponsored by the Auxiliary of NSLIJ- Lenox Hill Hospital. This year’s luncheon was held at the Metropolitan Club with the theme “Taking Care of Yourself”. Jane Hanson, the Emmy award winning broadcast journalist acted as moderator. Pictured above (L-R) Susan Scott, MD, Attending
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Open Space Challenges of Life on the Upper East Side

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

The Andrew Haswell Green Park on the Upper East Side has been a work in progress for years.

Councilmember Dan Garodnick and other panelists discuss ways to increase public park space According to a recent New Yorkers for Parks’ survey which counted the amount of open space, and rated open space quality with 15 standards, the Upper East Side failed on all 15 counts. The Upper East Side has one of the smallest
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Correction

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

In last week’s article “Second Avenue Ghost Town,” we included a map of businesses that have closed. We incorrectly labeled Pick a Bagel, at 1475 Second Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets, as closed. Pick a Bagel is open for business as usual. We sincerely regret the error and hope that nearby residents continue to
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Wireless Comes to More Subway Stations

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced the addition of wireless services to 30 subway stations throughout the City. The 59th Street-5th Avenue N and R station on the Upper East Side is one station which will now have WiFi access so commuters will be able to log on for free underground
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New Group to Oppose Trash Station

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

A new coalition launched last week, banding together several contingents in the fight against the East 91st Street Marine Transfer Station, a planned waste transfer station in Yorkville. The group is called Pledge 2 Protect (P2P) and consists of local residents, organizations and business owners. Their stated purpose is to rally opposition to the project
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