West Side Rag • May 5, 2021

UWS Gifted and Talented Program to Stop Admitting New Students; Parents Question Public Notice

A news story on a school's controversial decision to shutter its Gifted and Talented program—one of only three in the Upper West Side school district.

West Side Rag • April 6, 2021

A ‘Park to Park’ Open Street Moves Closer to Adoption, Prioritizing Pedestrians Over Cars

A news story on a city program centered around creating public space for people to walk and ride without fear of being struck by vehicles.

West Side Rag • May 4, 2020

Local Leaders Explore Ideas to Keep Small Businesses Afloat

A news story on a panel hosted by Community Board 7's Business and Consumer Issues Committee to find solutions for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

West Side Rag • May 4, 2020

Here’s What UWS Restaurants Could Look Like Once They Reopen for In-Person Dining

A feature on Upper West Side restaurant owners who are planning for a future after pandemic.

West Side Rag • February 5, 2020

Community Board Supports Controversial Request for Curbside Usage Study as Emotions Flare Over Parking

A news story on Community Board 7's call for the city to explore alternative allocations for curbside space.

West Side Rag • October 3, 2019

Elected Officials and Community Unite to Fight for Women’s Shelter

A news story on a rare instance where the community rallied behind a single cause.

West Side Rag • September 26, 2019

West End Lounge Launches Coffee, Brunch In Effort To Be A Better Neighbor

A feature on a local bar manager looking to push past years of controversy in the neighborhood.

West Side Rag • September 10, 2019

Book Culture Owners Split on Lending Program, Raising New Questions

A news story on a popular local bookstore’s financial troubles and the internal dispute between its owners.

West Side Rag • March 6, 2019

Residents Had Pushed for Safety Measures for Years Before Deadly Crash On Claremont Avenue; ‘An Accident Waiting to Happen’

An investigative report on the history of unaddressed complaints from local residents about street safety near Columbia’s Barnard campus.

West Side Rag • June 19, 2018

Block Residents and Mycophiles Clash over Street-Naming Request

A news story on the back and forth between community residents and mycological society members over an honorary street sign.

West Side Rag • June 15, 2018

Local Players Say Public Riverside Park Tennis Courts are Monopolized for Private Lessons

An investigative report on the alleged privatization of Manhattan’s only public red clay tennis courts.