Carol Tannenhauser

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Reporter and Editor at West Side Rag

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UWS Street Naming Ceremony and Meditation To Honor Buddhist Monk on April 11

2 weeks ago | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserThe world lost a great spiritual leader and peace activist when Thich Nhat Hanh died in January, 2022. A Vietnamese monk who was exiled from his homeland because of his anti-war activities in the 1960s, Thich Nhat Hanh went on to become one of the most influential Zen masters in the world, spreading Buddhism and the practice of mindfulness to the West through his teachings and bestselling books. On his way, he passed through the Upper West Side.
Easter Bunny Facing Financial Woes: Are Easter Eggs in Danger?

3 weeks ago | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserDue to the high price of eggs, the Easter Bunny is curtailing his (or her) deliveries on the Upper West Side this year, a representative of the Bunny told West Side Rag. “Easter egg hunts will grow more challenging this year, even in Central Park on the Upper West Side,” the rep warned. “It’s all due to the tariffs … never mind, forget I said that.” The Bunny declined to comment personally. Presumably, he is gathering his eggs while he may.
It's a Daffodil Day on the Upper West Side

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserThis season’s daffodils are blooming all around Central Park, offering bright yellow evidence that this not-so-gentle winter is finally coming to an end. Also known as Narcissus, daffodils are widely considered symbols of hope, rebirth, and resilience, as they are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring — and of joy, because of their glorious color, set against the newly greening fields and plants.
Upper West Side Rally Sunday Expressed Solidarity With Ukraine's Resistance to Russia's Invasion

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserNearly 100 people turned out Sunday afternoon for a solidarity rally at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Volodymyr on West 82nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. “I’m here today to stand in solidarity with both Ukrainian New Yorkers in the city and those over in Ukraine, who are doing such courageous and sacrificial work to protect democracy,” Rev. Chloe Breyer, director of the Interfaith Center of New York, told West Side Rag.
Shakespeare & Co. Closing on West 105th and Broadway: ‘Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow’

1 month ago | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserIt opened almost exactly a year ago this week in March 2024, and now Shakespeare & Co. on Broadway and West 105th Street is preparing to shutter, West Side Rag has learned. The tentative closing date is sometime the end of April, according to a store employee. “I’m sure there are reasons, but management hasn’t shared them with the staff,” Sabrina, a bookseller at the store, told the Rag.
New Dinosaur Joins the Crew at the UWS American Museum of Natural History; See It December 8

Dec 6, 2024 | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserChildren of all ages rejoice! A new dinosaur is temporarily joining the world-renowned collection at the American Museum of Natural History — and it’s open for public viewing this Sunday, December 8. The new dinosaur, known as “Apex,” is a Stegosaurus — believed to be the largest ever found. It is 11.5 feet tall, 27 feet long, and 80 percent complete, which means that most of the fossils comprising it are real.
Man Slashed in Face on West 86th and Columbus Avenue

Nov 20, 2024 | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

By Carol TannenhauserA 55-year-old man was slashed in the face and ear by an unknown male assailant on Wednesday morning at 10:23 a.m., near the intersection of West 86th Street and Columbus Avenue, a police spokesperson confirmed to West Side Rag. The victim, who was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital by EMS, is expected to survive, the spokesperson added. The assailant fled westbound on West 86th Street and had not been arrested as of noon on Wednesday.
Why I Love Composting, Let Me Count the Ways

Nov 11, 2024 | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

in COLUMNS, FOOD By Carol TannenhauserI can tell my California friends, with pride, that composting is now mandatory in Manhattan. Like so many other things, it is harder to accomplish in the city, but New Yorkers are getting it done. It motivated and helped me organize my kitchen and refrigerator. Now all those half-eaten containers of tuna fish and cucumber salad, and six-day-old bagels, can be dumped into my shiny new composting bucket. No smell, no mess.
A Walk Around the Upper West Side the Day After the Election: Locals React

Nov 6, 2024 | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

in NEWS, POLITICS By Carol TannenhauserOn November 11, 2016, a few days after the first election of Donald Trump to the presidency, West Side Rag took a walk around the neighborhood. The purpose was to gauge reactions of Upper West Siders. The sampling was totally random; the responses were thoughtful, passionate, distraught — and in some cases, hopeful. On Wednesday, we took that same walk (with a first stop in Central Park with the dog).
Man Shot in Leg on Halloween Night Near Amsterdam and West 72nd Street: Police

Oct 31, 2024 | westsiderag.com | Carol Tannenhauser

in CRIME, NEWS By Carol TannenhauserWhile Upper West Side streets were filled with costumed children and parents trick-or-treating for Halloween, a man was shot in the leg at 6:32 p.m. on Thursday near Amsterdam Avenue and West 72nd Street, an NYPD spokesperson told West Side Rag. “He’s stable. Not likely [to die],” the officer said. “The investigation is ongoing,” he added. “That’s it.”We will continue monitoring this breaking story. Subscribe to West Side Rag’s FREE email newsletter here.