If Central Park Could Talk – Little Known Secrets
Central Park has proven to be a well-researched and generously covered topic. With all of the articles and walking tours now available, there are fewer and fewer surprises with each passing day! However,…
Free Things to Do on The UWS This September
September can feel like somewhat of a reset month. As summer draws to a close and fall flavors and colors emerge, it’s a great time to plan some family fun activities in New…
Grit, Gangsters, Grandeur and Glamour on One NYC Block
Next time you wonder along Riverside Drive between 105th and 106th Streets, pause to take in the “Seven Beauties”. No ordinary block, it is home to seven beautiful mansions, once filled with “actors,…
Free Things to Do on the UWS in October 2023
October heralds some favorite and highly anticipated Fall rituals. Hiking. Your seasonal warm coffee, apple cider or hot chocolate drink. Time spent in Central Park enjoying the Fall foliage. Family visits to tri-state…
Free Things to Do On The UWS in November 2023
Don’t forget that for much of the United States, the clock falls back this weekend. Unless you are in Arizona or Hawaii, this will take place for most of us officially at 2:00…
Hiroshima Statue Resides Next to New York Buddhist Temple
Outside the New York Buddhist Temple at 331-332 Riverside Drive stands a large, 22-ton bronze figure, complete with a large, circular hat. It is Shinran Shonin, who, according to the Church’s website, founded…
Step Back in Time at Hidden Pomander Walk
Pomander Walk, sometimes known as “The Walk” or “The Colony,” is a co-op building located between Broadway and West End on 94th and 95th Streets. For years I’ve made the mistake of hustling…
Dakota Apartments a Magnet For the Rich and Famous
So much has been written about The Dakota Apartments over the years that it is almost impossible to come up with new or interesting facts that have yet to be documented! One thing…
A Mansion of the Gilded Age
Meandering along Riverside Drive, make sure to stop and take note of the Schinasi Mansion, located between 107th & 108th Streets. Gothamtogo.com describes this building as the “last remaining detached single-family home in…
Morris Jumel Mansion – A Treasure in Washington Heights
The Morris Jumel Mansion is a hidden gem well worth a visit by Upper West Side explorers. Located off 161st Street and easily accessible via public transport, the mansion sits in an area…
Exploring The Upper West Side
Your Guide To All Things Upper West Side
