The New York Post (via Curbed NY) reports that a foreclosed penthouse in the Trump International Hotel and Tower (Central Park West at 60th) was sold at auction for a pretty penny, despite the need for thorough renovations. The 5 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom, 5,500 square foot, “gutted” apartment has been the center of a period [...]
Come to the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble (Broadway at 66th) on Tuesday to meet Kelly Cutrone, the fashion PR maven who got nationwide recognition for her no-BS boss role on MTV’s The City, discuss and sign copies of her book, If You Have to Cry, Go Outside. The PR powerhouse has a new reality [...]
In the blink of an eye, the empty space on Broadway and 76th that was preparing for a building has become a three-story tall construction site. The future structure will be a mixed-use, 18-story tall building with 76 residential units, 24,950 square feet of retail space, and a car rental facility, according to a permit [...]
Click through to see some events in the neighborhood for Sunday, January 31st, 2010…
Come to the Walter Reade Theater (65th between Broadway and Amsterdam) this Friday for a unique film event. The Film Society of Lincoln Center is bringing pioneers of contemporary electronic music, Detroit techno icon Carl Craig and storied German duo nsi., to perform live soundtracks on modular synthesizers and analog gear. The music will be [...]
The New York City Parks Department is preparing for Winter Jam NYC, the annual festival that brings fun snowy winter sports to Manhattan. Winter Jam, taking place in Central Park on Saturday, February 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, will offer awesome activities from Rail Jam (allowing you to bring your snowboard and [...]
A car plowed down Broadway last night, striking and killing a woman as it tried to flee from the police. ABC 7 reports that at least two people were in the Dodge Avenger that left a CVS on 86th and Amsterdam after shoplifting over-the-counter medication. Police spotted the car, whose license plate had been reported [...]
Click through to see some events in the neighborhood for Saturday, January 30th, 2010…
From 12:01 am Saturday, January 30th to 5:00 am Monday, February 1st, downtown 1 and 2 trains run express from 96th to 42nd. For service to the local stations, take the 1 or 2 to 72nd or 42nd and transfer to an uptown local train, and for service from these stations, take the uptown local [...]
Every Friday afternoon, My Upper West will be listing their choices for top things to do in the Upper West Side. If you have any recommendations, email us at “alerts [at] myupperwest.com,” and we may post them.
Friday
Windows and Mirrors
An installation in the windows
6:00pm - 9:00 pm, 25 Central Park West, at 63rd
Free event
