UWS Photo Of The Day: Great Tilt-Shift/Miniature Shot Of 72nd Street Subway Station

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Great photo from MUW reader Rodrigo Maroni (posted his UWS neon sign montage last month) that I’ve been meaning to get up for a while.
This was shot from the roof of Dorchester Towers (155 West 68th) using tilt-shift/miniature faking. I’m not sure if it was done optically or via post-production.

Upper West Side Week In Review: 12/19 - 12/25/11

A round-up of Upper West Side news, deals, photos, real estate, and openings/closings from the past week (Abbreviated Christmas Edition):

UWS Photo Of The Day: Taxi vs. Traffic Light Pole (Four People Injured) + Taxi Crash Gallery

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Scary scene in front of the AMC Loews movie theater at 1998 Broadway (btw. 67th/68th) on Tuesday afternoon, where a taxi apparently jumped the curb injured four people.
MUW reader Stephanie happened to be at the scene and captured this photo. Per Stephanie:

Upper West Side Photo Of The Day: “Holiday Under The Stars” At The Time Warner Center

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Upper West Side Week In Review: 12/5 - 12/11/11

A round-up of Upper West Side news, deals, photos, real estate, and openings/closings from the past week:
Upper West Side News:

Basic Details About Last Sunday’s Upper West Side Shooting On West 94th
Chase Branch At B’Way & 90th Targeted By Robbers Three Times Since June
Fire Breaks Out At UWS Georgia’s Cafe & Bakery (Broadway & 89th); 3 [...]