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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 [...]
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uws The hits keep on coming for embattled Central Park Boathouse operator Dean Poll.
After a surprise walk-out earlier this month (including a row boat siege on the landmark), employees are now accusing the restaurant of serving filtered tap water, disguised as bottled water, for $8 a pop.
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Zabar's A round-up of some of the most popular posts from the past week:
Upper West Side Blue Donkey Bar Shutters, Blames Vocal Angry Neighbor
Alec Baldwin Ditching Upper West Side For SoHo & Yoga Instructor Girlfriend
Second Triathlete Dies After (Mostly) Upper West Side Race
Police Make Arrest In Connection To “Serial Groper” Case
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walkout A surprise walk-out at the Central Park Boathouse yesterday forced the landmark restaurant to close just before the lunch rush.
On its own, that’s news of note. But what takes things to another level was the daring, rowboat-powered, amphibian assault by striking workers!
