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 [...]

MUW readers can always be counted on!
On Thursday night I posted about a mystery storefront at 2381 Broadway (between 87th & 88th) and asked for help with identifying it.
On Friday, MUW reader Betsy came through with the answer.

Big corporate bankruptcy news today that has a direct impact on the Upper West Side: Syms, and its subsidiary Filene’s Basement, have announced they plan to close all 46 of their stores.
This of course means there will be a massive vacancy on the east side of Broadway, between 79th & 80th, where a Syms/Filene’s combo [...]

If you couldn’t stand waiting one more day for the official opening of the new UWS Century 21 (Braodway & 66th), the feeling was apparently mutual — the store opened today, one day earlier than planned.

The Real Deal is reporting that Tumi has signed a lease for 1,000 sf at the Apthorp (Broadway, between 78th & 79th) and is targeting a fall opening. Thanks to @UWSn8 for the tip.
Little known fact: “Tumi” comes from the Latin word for “overpriced.”