Above, Neighborhoodr snaps a photo of a new spot on the Upper West Side… the diner on Amsterdam between 81st and 82nd that used to be EJ’s Luncheonette has a new identity.  According to signage, the eatery is now the appropriately-named Amsterdam Diner.  No word on whether the new restaurant is simply an update to [...]

At left, a new store looks close to ready. G-Free NYC, a store dedicated to gluten-free foods, posted this photo on Twitter, excited that their renovations are complete. The store, located on 85th between Columbus and Central Park West, is slated to open in a few weeks. Did you spot an upcoming opening or closing [...]

The Upper West Side’s newest Duane Reade is sure getting a lot of attention this week… after the massive store on the second floor of The Corner (Broadway at 72nd) opened a few days ago, it first got some flack for the bright video billboard illuminating the outside corner of the building.  Now, attention is [...]

One politician is joining some community members in disapproval over one new addition to The Corner.  Along with the opening of the gigantic second-floor Duane Reade in the new building at 72nd and Broadway came a huge bright sign.  The video billboard, installed last week, displays advertisements such as beer sold in “growler” form and [...]

Above, one Manhattan Diner is in the swing of things just as another Manhattan Diner is forced out… The Manhattan Diner, which used to be the diner that seemed to be an homage to Miami Vice, Key West Diner, has been open for business for a few weeks now, welcoming new customers with bright colors [...]