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24/02/2014

MONDAY 2/24: “Person Of Interest” Filming On The Upper West Side Today

http://myupperwest.com/uncategorized/monday-22414-person-of-interest-filming-on-the-upper-west-side-today/

The show stars Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson, and Kevin Chapman. J. J. Abrams is an Executive Producer.

13/02/2014

Modell’s Truck Giving Out Free Hot Chocolate & Hand Warmers At Columbus Circle

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/modells-truck-giving-out-free-hot-chocolate-hand-warmers-at-columbus-circle/

If you happen to be out and about in the Columbus Circle area, apparently a truck from Modell’s is giving out free hot chocolate and hand warmers

11/02/2014

WEDNESDAY 2/12: Monthly Casual “UWS Work From Home” Meeting/Networking/Social Event

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/wednesday-21214-monthly-casual-uws-work-from-home-meetingnetworkingsocial-event/

These monthly “meetings” serve as a great opportunity for people in the neighborhood who are self-employed, telecommute, freelance, or otherwise work from home to get out and meet people in similar situations from around the UWS.

11/02/2014

2014 NYC Winter Restaurant Week Reservations Now Open — More Than Two Dozen UWS Options

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/2014-nyc-winter-restaurant-week-reservations-now-open-more-than-two-dozen-uws-options/

It’s that time of year again… Winter Restaurant Week is just around the corner (February 17 – March 7), and once again there are plenty of Upper West Side options for you to sample the goods at.

06/02/2014

THURSDAY 2/6: “Night At The Museum 3” Filming On The Upper West Side Today

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/thursday-26-night-at-the-museum-3-filming-on-the-upper-west-side-today/

OLV reports production is taking place in two different areas of the neighborhood: 63rd & Central Park West and 77th & Central Park West (near the Museum of Natural History).

04/02/2014

Upper West Side Openings: Marshalls

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-openings-marshalls-2314/

There have been rumors swirling for months that Marshalls planned to open an UWS store in the retail space at The Larstrand development on Broadway, between 77th & 78th.

23/01/2014

Upper West Side Opening: Yogurtland

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-opening-yogurtland/

Wrote last week that the Upper West Side had lost two frozen yogurt shops with the closings of Frozen Peaks (2541 Broadway) and Yapple (2056 Broadway).

22/01/2014

SATURDAY 1/25: Winter Jam NYC In Central Park — Free Skiing, Snowboarding & More

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/saturady-125-winter-jam-nyc-in-central-park-free-skiing-snowboarding-more/

Winter Jam NYC — the annual winter sport festival organized by the Parks Department — takes place this Saturday (1/25) in Central Park.

19/01/2014

26-Year-Old Woman Killed On Upper West Side While Crossing 96th Street

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/26-year-old-woman-killed-on-upper-west-side-while-crossing-96th-street/

Sad news this morning, as a 26-year-old woman was struck and killed earlier today while crossing West 96th Street near Broadway.

17/01/2014

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Area Kids, Samad’s Gourmet

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-openings-closings-area-kids-samads-gourmet/

A sign in the window directs customers to their Brooklyn stores, although their website lists another Manhattan location new Union Square (unless that location has also closed).

16/01/2014

UPDATE: Some Notes On The Upper West Side Citibank Fire (With Video)

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side-blog/update-some-notes-on-the-upper-west-side-citibank-fire-with-video/

A quick update on Saturday’s massive UWS fire that destroyed a Citibank and forced neighboring businesses to temporarily close:

16/01/2014

SATURDAY 1/18: Free Central Park Ice Festival

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/saturday-11814-free-central-park-ice-festival/

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the annual Central Park Ice Festival will take place on Saturday afternoon.

16/01/2014

UWS CRIME: Woman Mugged By Three Inside Columbus Circle Subway Station

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/uws-crime-woman-mugged-by-three-inside-columbus-circle-subway-station/

Scary situation inside the Columbus Circle subway station last night, where a 34-year-old woman was attacked and robbed on the platform as she exited an uptown D train.

16/01/2014

THURSDAY 1/16: “Louie” Filming On The Upper West Side Today

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/thursday-11614-louie-filming-on-the-upper-west-side-today/

16/01/2014

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Yapple, Crumbs Bake Shop, Columbia Cottage, Dig Inn

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-openings-closings-yapple-crumbs-bake-shop-columbia-cottage-dig-inn/

Perhaps winter is a bad time to sell frozen yogurt, because Yapple (2056 Broadway, between 70th & 71st) has also recently shuttered.

15/01/2014

Free Tickets Available For Upper West Side Advance Screening Of “Labor Day” On Tuesday 1/28

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side-blog/free-tickets-available-for-upper-west-side-advance-screening-of-labor-day-on-tuesday-128/

If you’re free on Tuesday, January 28th, I just got hooked up with 50 free passes to an UWS advance screening of Labor Day.

15/01/2014

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: Dig Inn Seasonal Market, Samad’s Gourmet, The Heights

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-openings-closings-dig-inn-seasonal-market-samads-gourmet-the-heights-bar-grill/

It’s been nearly a year since Card-o-Mat closed shop at 2884 Broadway (between 111th & 112th) and new tenants are getting ready to move in.

14/01/2014

WEDNESDAY 1/15: Monthly Casual “UWS Work From Home” Meeting/Networking/Social Event

http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/wednesday-11514-monthly-casual-uws-work-from-home-meetingnetworkingsocial-event/

These monthly “meetings” serve as a great opportunity for people in the neighborhood who are self-employed, telecommute, freelance, or otherwise work from home to get out and meet people in similar situations from around the UWS.