Informative NYT Article On Zoning Proposal That Could “Reshape” UWS Commerce

Two weeks ago I posted about a public hearing on a city proposal to significantly alter Upper West Side commercial zoning laws. The goal is to curb the proliferation of banks and chain-stores while protecting smaller businesses and mom-&-pop stores.
Today, the New York Times delved into the subject — it’s an informative piece and I [...]

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

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

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 12/1/11

Extra-long list (19 to be exact!) of free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Thursday, December 1st, 2011…

Upper West Side Town Hall Meeting With Local Elected Officials Tonight

If you’re looking to kvetch about something in the neighborhood, tonight is your opportunity.
There’s a town hall meeting on the Upper West Side this evening  hosted by City Council Member Gale Brewer. Other officials slated to attend include Congressman Jerrold Nadler, State Senator Tom Duane, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assemblymember Richard N. Gottfried, Assemblymember Linda [...]

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 11/21/11

Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Monday, November 21st, 2011…