3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1350+ words) On Tuesday, a gathering made up of roughly 250 locals, community members, students, professors, and faculty gathered at the corner of Broadway and West 115th Street, demanding that Columbia University open its campus gates to the public. It is the fifth rally…...

5+ day, 11+ min ago   (290+ words) Jake’s Dilemma, the incredibly popular Upper West Side bar at 420 Amsterdam Avenue, will close next month after more than three decades of business, the restaurant announced Tuesday on its Instagram. “After 32 years on the Upper West Side, we’re heartbroken to…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (809+ words) The buzz on Broadway never stops; everyone is walking — or likely rushing — somewhere, be it class, work, or the subway at 116th Street. But for a few minutes on a busy day, Paul Olson’s used-book table serves as an escape for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (204+ words) Bobby Santangelo, the beloved fish monger from Jake’s Fish Market and Broadway Farms, has passed. He was 76 years old. He had the same greeting for all. “How Ya Doing Young Man/Lady!” He will be missed. Very sad. Rest in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (639+ words) Finding a yoga or Pilates class in New York is easy. Finding a place you genuinely look forward to going back to can take a little longer. On Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, Aura Yoga + Pilates on West 72nd Street is…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (191+ words) Signage for a new bar went up in recent days at the former home of Jacob’s Pickles’ Upper West Side location. The Velvet Cowboy is slated to open at 509 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 84th and 85th streets, on September 29, according to a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (917+ words) Today is Monday, August 31st, 2026 The forecast calls for a humid start to the (unofficial) last week of summer, with a mix of sun and clouds today and a possibility of afternoon showers; high 82. The rest of the week should be…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (119+ words) West Side Rag What the Upper West Side Will Look Like When A.I. Takes Over Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (278+ words) An imposing sidewalk shed came down in recent days that had covered multiple popular Upper West Side restaurants, but it unfortunately appears to be only short-term relief. Also significantly, the shed’s removal revealed a surprise from bygone times. The sidewalk…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (427+ words) Barzini’s, the longtime Upper West Side grocery store, will close at the end of August, an employee who did not provide his name, confirmed to West Side Rag over the phone on Monday afternoon. Barzini’s has served customers on Broadway,…...