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Upper West Side

November 28, 2012

Rare Handmade Trains Delight Kids and Adults at the Historical Society

Hundreds of vintage train models in mint condition are on display through Jan. 6, 2013.

Upper West Side

May 01, 2012

Fire Breaks Out in West 77th Street Apartment

The blaze started inside a kitchen at 66 W. 77th St. Tuesday morning, FDNY officials said.

Manhattan

November 21, 2011

Free Mobile App Charts Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

A new mobile app will offer information about the route and attractions in the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Upper West Side

October 12, 2011

City Celebrates Improved Bike Lane Safety, but Critics Not Convinced

The Department of Transportation said Tuesday there were less crashes after a bike lane was installed on Columbus Avenue.

Upper West Side

October 10, 2011

Columbus Avenue Bike Lane Safety Data to be Revealed

Department of Transportation officials are expected to present data Tuesday on how the Columbus Avenue bike lane has affected the safety of cyclists and vehicles.

Upper West Side

April 13, 2011

111-Year-Old Hardware Store is Upper West Side Stalwart

Beacon Paint & Hardware is an Upper West Side institution whose owners strive to give back to the community.

Upper West Side

April 11, 2011

20-Story Tower Could Rise on Broadway After a Slew of Stores Close

Plans have been filed for a 20-story apartment building on Broadway and West 77th Street.

Upper West Side

April 08, 2011

Toss Old Cell Phones, Computers at UWS E-Waste Recycling Event

Do some spring cleaning by bringing old electronics to be recycled at an e-waste event at P.S. 87.

Manhattan

March 31, 2011

Upper West Side Loses Two Restaurants

Italian-Mediterranean restaurant Vai and tapas bar Taberna are closing their doors.

Upper West Side

February 23, 2011

Natural History Museum Renovation Plans on Display

The AMNH's restoration plans will be revealed at Community Board 7's Preservation Committee tonight.

Upper West Side

February 15, 2011

Upper West Side Diner Forced to Close After 11 Years

Manhattan Diner is one of several businesses at Broadway and West 77th Street that says it is closing.

Upper West Side

February 11, 2011

Shake Shack's 'Hospitality Champ' to Wrangle Burger Joint's Long Lines

Shake Shack recently created a position called a "hospitality champ" to manage its long lines.

Upper West Side

February 10, 2011

Longtime Broadway Businesses Clearing Out for New UWS Development

A slew of businesses on Broadway and West 78th Street say they're leaving to make way for new development.

Upper West Side

February 07, 2011

Officials Vow to Fix Columbus Ave. Bike Lane Problems

Borough President Scott Stringer and other officials say they've got a plan to fix Columbus Avenue's bike lanes.

Upper West Side

February 03, 2011

UWS Parents Say Gym Ads Too Sexy For Young Eyes

Parents at P.S. 87 say Equinox's racy gym ads don't belong in plain view of thousands of school children.