Got electronic waste? Looking for a convenient way to get rid of it? You can start your spring cleaning by visiting the free recycling event taking place at the P.S. 87 playground (West 77th, between Amsterdam & Columbus) today between 12:00 and 5:00 pm. Sponsored by Council Member Gale Brewer, Upper West Side Recycling Center, [...]

In November, State Assembly member Linda B. Rosenthal invited members of the Upper West Side and neighboring communities to voice their opinions on hydrofracking in New York State. Tomorrow (Saturday, 2/25), Upper West Siders who oppose the controversial technique will have another opportunity to make their voice heard, with an afternoon rally to ban fracking [...]

Judging by what I can see on the sidewalks, many people have already disposed of their Christmas trees. That said, I know more than a few of you still have yours. If you’re looking for an environmentally sound way to get rid of you tree, take note of the TreeCycle program from The Riverside Park [...]

Hydrofracking (short for hydraulic fracturing) is a pretty big buzz word these days. I don’t profess to know much about it beyond what I learned from a quick Google search, but it’s relevant to the Upper West Side because there’s a “Speak Out On Hydrofracking” forum in the neighborhood on Wednesday evening.