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Upper West Side Custodian Fatally Stabbed While Traveling Abroad

3 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox The beloved custodian of an Upper West Side synagogue was fatally stabbed while vacationing in Turkey, leaving his community mourning and pleading for answers. Yitzhak “Igor” Alishayiv, 46, had worked at Congregation Heichal Moshe (at 303 West 91st Street)—also known as the Vorhand Shteibel—for years.
FREE WEBINAR: Making Sure Your Assets and Loved Ones Are Protected

6 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Many people assume that estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy or the elderly. Others believe that a simple will is enough to cover all their needs. Unfortunately, these misconceptions often lead to costly and stressful legal issues down the road. Peter Ligh, a well-regarded estate planning attorney on the Upper West Side, has seen firsthand how common estate planning mistakes can cause unnecessary financial and emotional burdens for families.
Columbia Protest Ends in Mass Arrests Following Library Occupation

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your InboxMore than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupying the main reading room of Columbia University’s Butler Library prompted a major police response and dozens of arrests. The Wednesday, May 7 protest was organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a student-led group pushing for the university to divest from companies that support Israel.
Business Openings: Staud, Nucleus Dispensary, Van Leeuwen, Zing! Fit, Angelina Bakery

1 week ago | eastsidefeed.com | Mike Mishkin

Make sure to sign up for our free email newsletter for more UES openings. Staud has opened at 1011 Madison Avenue at 78th Street, the women’s clothing and accessory brand announced Tuesday on Instagram. This is their second location in NYC, complimenting their outpost in Soho. Since launching in 2015 in Los Angelos, Straud has attracted celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Dakota Johnson, and has built a loyal following for its beaded handbags and vintage-inspired clothing.
Columbia University Announces Layoffs of Nearly 180 Researchers Amid Federal Funding Cuts

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Columbia University has announced it will be letting go of about 180 researchers following the cancellation of $400 million in federal grants by the Trump administration. The funding cuts, implemented in March 2025, were attributed to the university’s alleged failure to address antisemitic harassment on campus.
"Broadway Hubbub": A New Art Installation Along the Broadway Malls

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

A new public art exhibition is about to be on full display along the Broadway Malls, with five installations going up between 64th and 117th streets. Carl D’Alvia’s Broadway Hubbub (which is partially installed, as of writing) is the “15th exhibition of contemporary sculpture presented on the malls by the Broadway Mall Association,” according to a press release from the BMA. The new exhibit replaces Sean Scully’s Broadway Shuffle, which first appeared last summer.
Browning School to Open New Upper School Campus on East 64th Street This Fall

1 week ago | eastsidefeed.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper East Side News, Delivered To Your InboxThe Browning School is poised to inaugurate its new upper school facility at 337 East 64th Street this fall, marking a significant expansion in its 137-year history. The opening will follow a comprehensive, nearly three-year renovation of a former Hertz Rent A Car building, which has been transformed into a modern educational space for the private boys’ school.
Participatory Budgeting Winners Announced

1 week ago | eastsidefeed.com | Mike Mishkin

Council Member Julie Menin has announced the results of this year’s Participatory Budgeting cycle for New York City Council District 5, which includes Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Roosevelt Island, Sutton Place, and parts of Midtown East. The district recorded 6,424 votes—its highest total to date—and ranked first in Manhattan for the third consecutive year, and fifth citywide among participating districts.
Popular Piano School Expands with Large Lenox Hill Space

1 week ago | eastsidefeed.com | Mike Mishkin

Popular Upper East Side piano / keyboard lesson providers iPianoLab have opened up a brand-new facility at 353 East 77th Street (between First and Second avenues).
Upper West Siders Vote to Fund Tree Guards, School Upgrades, and Park Repairs

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your InboxThe results are in: Upper West Siders have decided how to allocate more than $1 million in public funds through this year’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) process, Council Member Gale Brewer’s office has announced. The initiative allows residents of District 6 to vote on community improvement projects they felt would most benefit the neighborhood.