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art-and-culture24 days ago•17 min saved

Aperture Reopens on Upper West Side After Four-Year Renovation of Historic Landmark

Aperture, the nonprofit photography organization, officially opened its new headquarters and gallery at 380 Columbus Avenue on September 18, 2026. The move to the Upper West Side concludes a four-year renovation of a historic 1880s building, replacing its previous Chelsea location which had been closed since 2018. The 10,000-square-foot space features a public gallery, bookstore, and event area, designed to be accessible and free to the public.

via West Side Rag|

#380-columbus-avenue #aperture #art-and-culture

art-and-culture26 days ago•16 min saved

Robert Beck Explains the Science and Myth of Rainbows in New Upper West Side Feature

Robert Beck’s latest 'West Side Canvas' installment combines a painting with an essay exploring the physics and cultural significance of rainbows. Published by West Side Rag, the piece details how rainbows form through light refraction in water droplets and why they are often missed in urban environments due to building obstructions. Beck also addresses the phenomenon of secondary rainbows, noting their reversed color order and dimmer appearance. The article includes a lighthearted, satirical remark suggesting that Upper East Side residents do not see rainbows because they do not believe in science, a line that generated mixed reactions from readers. Beck invites community members to suggest local subjects for future columns and directs readers to his studio and previous works.

via westsiderag.com|

#art-and-culture #local-art #meteorology

public-health1 month ago•20 min saved

Upper West Side to be Sprayed Overnight to Fight West Nile Virus

The NYC Health Department will spray a low-concentration EPA-approved pesticide (Duet) overnight on Wednesday across a broad section of Manhattan’s Upper West Side (roughly 59th St to 178th St on both sides) to reduce mosquito activity and West Nile virus risk. The spraying is scheduled from about 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Residents are advised to stay indoors if possible, keep air conditioners on, and wash skin, clothing, and produce exposed to the spray afterward; the agency says risks to people and pets are low and notes potential temporary irritation for sensitive individuals. This is part of the city’s annual mosquito-control efforts.

via West Side Rag|

#mosquito-control #nyc-health-department #pesticides

arts-and-culture2 months ago•18 min saved

Cartoons and Crankiness: Gary Martin’s Upper West Side

Gary B. Martin, a longtime Upper West Side illustrator and animator, talks about life in the neighborhood as depicted in his Sunday Rag cartoons, points readers to his work at martoons.com, and recommends listening to his Rag Radio interview.

via West Side Rag|

#arts-and-culture #cartoons #gary-martin

us-news-metro2 months ago•26 min saved

Jewish UWS stabbing victim flees NYC to Florida amid antisemitism and political backlash

A Jewish man stabbed on the Upper West Side has moved from New York City to Surfside, Florida, citing rising antisemitism and frustration with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel; the alleged attacker, Raul Morales, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and hate-crime counts, and a second nearby stabbing was reported, fueling community concerns and a planned rally against antisemitism.

via New York Post|

#antisemitism #mayor-mamdani #nyc

us-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Karl Marx Writings Uncovered in UWS Stabbing Case

A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during a stabbing rampage on the Upper West Side, injuring two men. Police found Karl Marx writings in his Amsterdam Avenue apartment, along with two Qurans, a Jehovah’s Witness Bible, and a Che Guevara book. Morales faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault, and one attempted assault, all charged as hate crimes, with up to 40 years in prison; he was arraigned Friday night and ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Victims Chok Sung (57) and Moshe Grunhaus (50) remain in stable condition after being attacked near West 84th–86th Streets and Central Park West.

via New York Post|

#arrest #hate-crime #karl-marx

crime2 months ago•3 min saved

UWS stabbing suspect charged with hate crimes after anti-Asian and anti-Jewish attacks

Police say 51-year-old Raul Morales stabbed two men on the Upper West Side—one Asian man with a knife and a Jewish man with a screwdriver—after allegedly shouting “Allahu Akbar.” He’s charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes, plus two weapon counts; Morales was arrested after a search of a NYCHA apartment on Amsterdam Avenue and West 88th Street.

via Gothamist|

#antisemitism #crime #hate-crimes

local2 months ago•3 min saved

Jewish leaders urge restraint as UWS stabbings spark backlash to mayor's Netanyahu critique

Jewish elected officials criticized Mayor Mamdani for linking Netanyahu’s leadership to political criticism after a stabbing on the Upper West Side that targeted a Jewish man and an Asian man; Mamdani defended his stance as a critique of leadership, not a condemnation of a group, while urging safety. Officials including Letitia James and Mark Levine called for toned-down rhetoric and acknowledged rising antisemitism as NYPD data show antisemitic hate crimes are rising; the investigation into whether the attack constitutes a hate crime continues and authorities note possible mental illness in the suspect.

via Gothamist|

#antisemitism #hate-crimes #local

local2 months ago•4 min saved

Upper West Side stabbings prompt hate-crime probe

Two men were stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; police arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales and are reviewing whether the attacks were hate-motivated, after victims were identified as Asian and Jewish and Morales reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar'; both men were hospitalized in stable condition, Morales barricaded himself in a NYCHA building before being taken into custody, and officials say mental health may be a factor while leaders condemned the attacks.

via Gothamist|

#hate-crime #local #nypd

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Two Manhattan Stabbings Prompt Hate-Crime Probe After Alleged Shout of 'Allahu Akbar'

Two men were stabbed on Manhattan's Upper West Side in an incident police are investigating as a potential hate crime after witnesses said the suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar'; one victim is Jewish and the other Asian, and both were hospitalized in stable condition. The attacks appeared separate with no known connection between victims or the suspect, Raul Morales, 51. Authorities indicated mental health could be a factor in the initial assessment, and officials condemned the attack while the NYPD continues its investigation into motive and bias.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #crime #hate-crime

crime2 months ago•8 min saved

Upper West Side stabbings linked to antisemitic motive; suspect yelled 'Allahu Akbar'

Two men were stabbed in two nearby assaults on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; witnesses reported the suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks. One victim was Jewish; both victims were conscious and in stable condition after being taken to hospital. Police arrested Raul Morales, 51, and are reviewing hate-crime and mental-health factors, as well as what weapon was used. Officials stressed that antisemitism will be addressed and perpetrators held accountable.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #crime #new-york-city

local2 months ago•392 min saved

Two men injured in daylight stabbings on Manhattan's Upper West Side near Central Park

Two men were hospitalized after daytime stabbings a block apart on the Upper West Side near Central Park; one man was stabbed in the back near West 84th Street and Central Park West, the other in the chest near West 86th Street. Both were listed in stable condition at Mount Sinai West. A witness saw a person of interest enter a nearby Amsterdam Avenue building about an hour later, and authorities detained that person; motive remains under investigation.

via NBC News|

#central-park #crime #local

food2 months ago•22 min saved

Health Department Closes Tal Bagels on Upper West Side for Serious Violations

Tal Bagels on Broadway between 90th and 91st Street was closed by the NYC Health Department after a July 17 inspection scored 157 violation points, including contamination in the food prep/storage area, cross-contamination risks, mice, roaches, and sewage disposal issues. The shop had previously earned an A rating in June 2025, and it may reopen once the cited conditions are fixed, with a reopening window from 24 hours to several weeks; staff were seen cleaning as of Sunday noon.

via West Side Rag|

#food #food-safety-violations #health-department

us-news3 months ago•24 min saved

Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC widens to 59 as bacteria shows up in park and Upper West Side building

New York City’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has risen to 59 cases, with Legionella bacteria detected for the first time in a city park area and at The Ardsley on the Upper West Side. Health officials say dozens of residents have been hospitalized and the cluster centers on Carnegie Hill and Yorkville on the Upper East Side. City testing of roughly 183 cooling towers found bacteria in 31 buildings—including the Guggenheim—with all towers since disinfected. Authorities caution anyone with flu-like symptoms to seek care, while the mayor notes there is no cooling-tower at The Ardsley and urges continued vigilance as more cases are expected.

via New York Post|

#cooling-towers #legionnaires-disease #new-york-city

local-news3 months ago•22 min saved

Legionella Detected in Ardsley’s Hot Water System, UWS Building Plans Disinfection

An Upper West Side co-op, The Ardsley at 320 Central Park West, confirmed Legionella in its hot-water system and will disinfect and flush the system on July 16 after a building-commissioned assessment; residents were told to avoid hot water during the process, while city officials note Legionella is not spread by drinking water and there is no confirmed illness linked to The Ardsley, as a separate Upper East Side outbreak tied to cooling towers continues to be monitored.

via West Side Rag|

#ardsley-building #hot-water-system #legionella