Actor Michael McKean Hit By Car On The Upper West Side

Bizarre, and almost tragic, celebrity incident on the Upper West Side yesterday: Actor Michael McKean was struck by a car at the corner of Broadway & 86th.

5th Annual “New Taste Of The Upper West Side” On Friday & Saturday; Limited Tickets Still Available

Posted back in February that tickets for the the 5th Annual “New Taste Of The Upper West Side” food festival were on sale. I have literally no idea where the past three months have gone, but we’re now just a day away from what’s probably the Upper West Side’s “signature” event. If you haven’t bought [...]

Legendary Sportswriter (And Upper West Sider) Frank Deford Appearing At UWS B&N Tonight

Good event tonight at the Barnes & Noble. Legendary sports writer Frank Deford will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of his new book, Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter.

President Obama Heading To West 60s For 3 pm Taping Of “The View”

UPDATE 2:00 pm: Columbia Spectator notes that Mr. Obama just finished up his speech. He’ll likely be heading south to ABC studios soon. Posted this morning that President Obama is the commencement speaker at Barnard College today. When he’s finished over there, he’ll be heading to the West 60s to tape an episode of The [...]

President Obama On The Upper West Side Today

UPDATE: President Obama Heading To West 60s For 3 pm Taping Of “The View” Back in March, President Obama visited the UWS as part of a major fundraising visit to NYC. A few days later, news broke that he’s be returning to the neighborhood in May as the commencement speaker at Barnard College. 2+ months [...]