SAT. 5/25: Grace & St. Paul’s Church Spring Fair

Friday, May 24th, 2013

If you’re staying in town for the holiday weekend, the annual UWS Grace & St. Paul Church Spring Fair is taking place tomorrow (Saturday, 5/25).

Festivities run from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at 123 W. 71st (at Columbus), rain or shine.

In addition to the usual array of fair activities (art & crafts, music, raffles, vendors, etc.) there will also be pets available for adoption.

UWS Photos Of The Day: Delivery Man On Bicycle Hit By Taxi At Broadway & 81st

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Injured delivery man being wheeled into an ambulance at 81st & Broadway (Click for full-size)

Was working on some stuff in my apartment a little earlier when I heard screeching tires, a crash, and some screams from outside.

I went down to investigate and found a disturbing scene at 81st & Broadway, where a taxi apparently hit a food delivery guy riding a bicycle.

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Lawsuit Filed Against New York City & Lincoln Center Over Use Of Upper West Side Damrosch Park

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Damrosch Park (Photo: NYC Parks/Erik Guzowski)

Since I mentioned Damrosch Park in the previous post about the upcoming 25th Annual Midsummer Night Swing, it seems like a good segue to this:

A group of locals and environmentalists filed a lawsuit earlier this week against New York City and Lincoln Center, alleging that commercial activities have limited public access to the park.

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Tickets Now On Sale For 25th Annual Lincoln Center “Midsummer Night Swing”

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes — tickets are now on sale for the 25h season of Lincoln Center’s wildly-popular Midsummer Night Swing.

If you’re not familiar with it, Midsummer Night Swing is one of New York City’s signature summer events, with three weeks of outdoor music and dancing at Lincoln Center.

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“Unattainable” UWS Apartment: $15.9 Million Duplex With Private Pool At 60 Riverside Boulevard

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Looking for a building with a pool on the Upper West Side? There are quite a few condos that fit the bill.

Looking for an apartment with its own private pool? You’ve got fewer options, but you might be interested in the $15.9 million duplex at The Aldyn that recently hit the market.

It comes complete with its own 37′ x 15′ pool that overlooks the Hudson River.

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UWS CRIME: Broadway Dunkin’ Donuts Robbed At Gunpoint

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Disturbing news to start the week:

DNAinfo reports that the Dunkin’ Donuts at 2424 Broadway (between 89th & 90th) was robbed by a gun-toting thief last night.

The incident occurred around 10:00 pm. There were no injuries and the crook, who remains at large this morning, got away with “an undetermined amount of money.”

SUNDAY 5/19: Upper West Side Street Fair — 29th Annual Amsterdam Avenue Festival

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Photo Source: www.biking-in-manhattan.com

If you woke up today craving a street fair, you’re in luck (you’re also in luck if you were craving Mamapalooza 2013).

The 29th Annual Amsterdam Avenue Festival hits the Upper West Side today, although the weather is certainly less than appealing at the moment.

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SUNDAY 5/19: Free 10th Annual UWS Mamapalooza Festival In Riverside Park South (RAIN OR SHINE)

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Good free family event in the neighborhood today (rain or shine) — the 10th Annual Mamapalooza Festival is taking place at Pier I in Riverside Park South (Hudson River & 70th).

There will be food, live music, kids activities, crafts and more.

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SATURDAY 5/18: Round-Up Of Upper West Side Fairs, Festivals & Events

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Photo: @marekr / http://nydaily.tumblr.com

There have been an unusually large number of posts over the past few days about fairs, festivals, and other neighborhood events taking place on the Upper West Side today.

Here are all the details in one place:

8th Annual Upper West Side “Touch-A-Truck”
West Side YMCA (W. 64th, between Central Park West & Broadway)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Admission

West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association Annual Yard Sale
W. 103rd, between West End & Riverside
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Admission

UWS P.S. 9 Spring Fair
W. 84th, between Columbus & Amsterdam
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Admission

Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine Spring Fair
1047 Amsterdam (between 111th & 112th)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Admission

Upper West Side Greek Festival
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (302 W. 91st, at West End)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Free Admission

On A Wing Festival
Belvedere Castle, Central Park
12:00 – 3:00 pm
FREE

UWS P.S. 163 Spring Fair
W. 97th, between Amsterdam & Columbus
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Free Admission

West 75th Street Block Association Planting Day
W. 75th, between Columbus & Central Park West
1:00 – 4:00 pm
FREE

SATURDAY 5/18: Upper West Side Greek Festival

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Among the many festivities in the neighborhood this weekend is the annual Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Festival on Saturday (5/18).

The action runs pretty much all day, from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, at 302 W. 91st (at West End Avenue) and features traditional Greek food and desserts, music and dancing, a flea market, and plenty of activities for kids.

Some details from the organizers:

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SATURDAY 5/18: Free “On A Wing Festival” In Central Park

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Photo: Central Park Conservancy

One more event of note tomorrow (Saturday, 5/18):

The Central Park Conservancy is holding their free annual On A Wing Festival.

Activities include interacting with various birds of prey, bird shows, and bird walks.

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SATURDAY 5/18: UWS Walking Tour Of Morningside Heights & Manhattanville

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Slightly short notice for this, but there’s a walking tour in the neighborhood tomorrow morning (Saturday, 5/18) that may be of interest.

It’ll be led by Hank Orenstein, whom I’ve met a few times at UWS events. In addition to being a real estate agent and Executive vice President at UWS-based Rubicon Properties, Hank is also a a licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide (and Upper West Sider).

From Hank:

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