Important Public Hearing Tonight On Proposed Upper West Side Zoning Law Changes

Posted over the summer about a proposed change to zoning laws on the Upper West Side aimed at curbing the proliferation of banks and big-box retailers.
If you’re interested in learning more or expressing your opinions on the matter, there’s a big Community Board 7 public hearing taking place tonight to discuss the proposal.

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 1/18/12

16 free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012…

Large Group Of Homeless Occupy Wall Street Protesters Find Sanctuary At UWS Church

Refugees of the Occupy Wall Street protests have been looking for a home ever since they were kicked out of Zuccotti Park.
For the time being, at least some of them seem to have found one on the Upper West Side.

Tonight On The Upper West Side: Discussion About The U.S. Economy

Interesting event at the JCC (334 Amsterdam, at 76th) taking place tonight tonight. I mentioned it this morning but thought it deserved its own special shout-out.

Pissed-Off Union Or Legit Neighborhood Safety Issue? Local 78 Protesting On West End Avenue

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Thanks to MUW reader Carol for the tip that the union rat is out in front of 393 West End (between 78th & 79th).
It appears as though Local 78 has concerns about New York Insulation, the contractor the building has hired to remove asbestos. And why might Local 78 have concerns [...]