Police Searching For UWS Bank Robber

Still catching up on some stuff that happened while I was out of town. Police are looking for the man above, suspected of recently robbing two banks. He’s accused of hitting the HSBC at 2681 Broadway (at 103rd) last Monday at around 1:30 pm.

UWS Openings & Closings: 2442 Broadway Liquors, Betsey Johnson, Blondi’s Hair Salon, Piccolo Cafe

Looks like there’s finally some action brewing in the former 90 Nuts space at 2442 Broadway (near 90th), which has been vacant for awhile.

UWS Deal Alert: Cheap 30-Day Membership Pass At New York Sports Club (All NYC Locations)

Despite today’s gloomy weather, summer is just around the corner. If you’ve been meaning to start going to the gym, you might be interested in the cheap trial membership being offered by New York Sports Club.

Monthly Casual UWS Meet Up Tomorrow Afternoon For Upper West Siders Who Work At Home

This month’s “meet-up” for Upper West Siders who work from home will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Organized by MUW reader @wiljr, this will be the eighth monthly gathering on the Upper West Side. The meetings are one-part “discuss the challenges and benefits of working from home” and one-part “get out your apartment and chill [...]

Clothing Retailer Betsey Johnson Closing; 20% – 50%-Off Liquidation Sale At UWS Location

Catching up on some news that piled up while I was traveling. Women’s clothing retailer Betsey Johnson filed for bankruptcy protection last month and will be closing all its stores. The upshot for Upper West Siders is that there’s now a 20% – 50%-off liquidation sale at the 248 Columbus location (between 71st & 72nd).