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Manhattan Country School Leadership Ousted as Parents and Alumni Step in to Save Beleaguered Institution

1 day ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox A group of Manhattan Country School parents and alumni has taken over the governance of the financially distressed Upper West Side private school, following the resignation of its board president and a failed bankruptcy loan that left the institution on the brink of collapse.
Invisalign Isn’t Just About Looks-Here’s Why Straightening Your Teeth Can Actually Improve Your Health

2 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

When you think about straight teeth, you probably picture a more confident smile–but the benefits of orthodontic treatment like Invisalign go far beyond aesthetics. They can actually make a big difference in your overall oral health. If you’ve been considering Invisalign, Zara Dental—located at 50 Riverside Boulevard (on the corner of 62nd Street)—is currently offering a limited-time savings opportunity to make treatment more accessible.
NY Times Releases 2025 'Best Restaurants' List; UWS Eatery No Longer # 1

3 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox The 2025 edition of The New York Times’ list of the best restaurants in NYC has just dropped, and the Upper West Side eatery that held the number one position in both 2024 and 2023 has been knocked down a few pegs.
City Sees Record-Low Shootings and Homicides: Here's a Look at 2025 Crime Trends on the Upper West Side

4 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox New York City recorded the lowest number of shootings and homicides for the first five months of any year in its history, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced in a press release Monday. According to city data, from January through May 2025, there were 264 shootings and 112 homicides—just below the previous lows of 267 shootings (2018) and 113 homicides (2014 and 2017).
Senator Hoylman-Sigal Honors Tip Top Shoes for 85 Years on the Upper West Side

6 days ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Bobby Panza

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox Dozens gathered on Saturday to celebrate Tip Top Shoes’ 85 years on the Upper West Side. The beloved shop at 155 West 72nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, was packed with patrons, and familiar longtime employees were behind the counter. “The service is so good.
Equinox to Pay $600K, Offer Refunds After NY Attorney General Finds Membership Cancellations Were Too Difficult

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that a settlement has been reached with Equinox Group—the fitness company whose brands include Equinox, Equinox+, and SoulCycle—following an investigation that found the company created unreasonable obstacles for customers when it came to canceling their memberships.
Adams Unveils Central Park Safety Plan With Multi-Agency Crackdown

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams anounced a new initiative designed to increase safety and quality of life for New Yorkers in Central Park. Dubbed the Central Park Conservancy Partnership, this initiative is part of the city’s newly expanded “Community Link” program, a multi-agency effort to address persistent community complaints in all five boroughs.
Most Read Stories, May 2025

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Here were our biggest stories in May, according to you. Caught on Camera: Community Rallies After Violent Dog Attack Leaves Chihuahua in ICU Upper West Side Private School Faces Closure After Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Emergency Loan Border Patrol-Themed Senior Prank at Private UWS School Sparks Outrage Upper West Side Rents Fall as Leasing Activity Rises: Report Infamous 74th Street Townhouses Fully Boarded Up For our most read stories of the past, click here. Have a news tip?
New and Coming Soon: Verdello, Aura Studio, Silver Mirror Facial Bar

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Make sure to sign up for our free newsletter for more UWS openings. Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria, which opened in 2019 at 994 Columbus Avenue (at 109th Street), has rebranded and is now called Verdello. The restaurant, which still serves authentic Italian cuisine, has been remodeled and features a new menu “with a bit of modern twist,” the owners tell us.
Pit Bull Owner Ignored Muzzle Order Before Chihuahua Attack

1 week ago | ilovetheupperwestside.com | Mike Mishkin

Free Upper West Side News, Delivered To Your Inbox The owner of the pit bulls who attacked Penny the chihuahua in early May had previously been ordered to muzzle his dogs and walk them separately, according to a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene order shared by Fox 5 NY.