New Drug Therapies Help Brooklyn Man Keep Lung Cancer at Bay

Screening and innovative treatments offer new hope for patients with the deadliest lung cancer, small cell lung cancer

What Life-Saving Question Lung Cancer Patients Don’t Know to Ask

Nearly 9 in 10 Newly Diagnosed Patients Say Clinical Trials Were Never Discussed

Local Business Spotlight: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

A vibrant community hub offering wellness, education, culture and connection in the heart of New York City.

Have You Seen A Good Deed On The Upper West Side? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around the Upper West Side.

MTA Honors Upper West Side Icon Saul Zabar With Poster At 79th Street Subway Station

For more than seven decades, he helped shape the legendary store known for its smoked fish, fresh bread, cheese and coffee.

Local Business Spotlight Imperial Fine Books, Inc.

Established in 1989, woman-owned and operated.

Two Israeli film stars will visit NYC for a rare U.S. event

Michael Aloni and Sasson Gabay will dish about the new hit show “Kugel” — and eat some kugel — at Congregation Rodeph Sholom on Monday.

Large Town Hall On Future Of Morningside Heights This Friday

Amid a federal crackdown on Columbia University, the neighborhood symposium has more than 100 local leaders and neighbors signed up so far.

Give Your Child a Head Start: Enroll at KIPP NYC for Fall 2025

Free K–12 public schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Local Business Spotlight Twin Parks Montessori School

Twin Parks is a Montessori early childhood program with 3 campuses on the Upper West Side of Manhattan serving children 3 mos. to 6 yrs. old

Amid ICE Raids, Local Religious Leaders Commit To Sanctuary

Several religious leaders gathered for an interfaith service emphasizing their commitment to migrants in Morningside Heights.

Amsterdam Nursing Nationally Recognized by Newsweek For 2025

Five-Star, 409-Bed UWS Skilled Nursing Facility Holds Cocktail Celebration With Micah Lasher Announcing the Achievement

This Group Helps NYC Jews Leave Ultra-Orthodoxy

This year, the nonprofit is scaling up its housing program.

Talented Amsterdam Nursing Home Residents Thank Leadership and More

Residents Agree That Responsive Administration, Nursing, Rehabilitation, and an Abundance of Activities, Lead to a Positive Life Experience

Changes To Vegan Night Market Summer Schedule Coming To UWS

Get ready, food enthusiasts! The Vegan Night Market at Columbus Circle is going weekly for the rest of the summer.

The Harlem Meer Performance Festival is Back in Central Park

The Conservancy’s Summer on the Harlem Meer brings world-class performances, kid-friendly activities, and guided nature tours to New Yorkers

Lone Public Pool On UWS Remains Closed; When Will It Reopen?

The pool is expected to remain closed for at least one more week, according to the New York City Parks Department.

Goats Are Returning To Riverside Park This Summer: What To Know 

Guess who's back? The Upper West Side's favorite park interns are poised to return later this summer, but this time to a new location.

How To Stay Cool On The Upper West Side During NYC's Heat Wave

As the summer heat intensifies in New York City, here's a roundup of indoor cooling centers and outdoor options on the Upper West Side.

Run-Down UWS Monument Gets New Shine Through City Art Program

A Joan of Arc statue standing tall and proud in Riverside Park has been fully restored thanks to the joint effort of two nonprofit groups.

The Spirit of Community” Guides Central Park’s Juneteenth Event

The Central Park Conservancy’s Juneteenth celebration brings art, music, and other family-friendly activities to the Park’s Seneca Village.

Unwind Among the Trees: Transformative Woodland Tours in Central Park

These mindfulness-backed Central Park Conservancy tours take visitors through the Ramble, Hallett Nature Sanctuary, and the North Woods.

Body Of Beloved Owl, Flaco, Will Be Kept At Natural History Museum

Partial remains of Flaco, the eagle-owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, will be housed at the American Museum of Natural History.

Revamp Plans For Crumbling Civil War Monument Unveiled To UWS

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, closed since 2017, is now seeing progress in its restoration efforts.

The Charm of Central Park’s Hidden Gift Shop and Resting Spot

Forget a picnic blanket? Need a last-minute gift? Central Park’s largest gift shop has everything you need this summer.

Arborists Spearhead Effort to Preserve Rare Trees

These experts work all year to protect the Mall’s legendary American elm trees from disease & they’ve even got a way for New Yorkers to help

Central Park’s Biodiverse Ecosystems Aren’t an Accident

Biodiversity is what makes Central Park the iconic green oasis that it is. Here’s how the Central Park Conservancy team makes it happen.

Transforming Central Park’s Harlem Landscapes: A Community Effort

Through collaborations with the Harlem communities, the Central Park Conservancy is revitalizing the Park’s north end.

UWS Park Gets $1M Boost For Playground Renovations

Funds from a State and Municipal Facilities grant have been allocated to support the Little Engine Playground.

How the Central Park Conservancy Works Year-Round for New Yorkers

From ambitious restoration projects to daily maintenance, the Central Park Conservancy ensures the Park remains a tranquil oasis.

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Commemoration Returns To UWS Park

The 78th annual gathering to honor the fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto is on Friday at Der Shteyn in Riverside Park.

Central Park Fest Caused $205K+ In Damages Before 2023 Mayhem: Records

Headline-grabbing destruction during 2023 wasn't the first time the festival came under fire, according to records obtained by Patch.

Shakespeare & Co. To Open Another UWS Location

Calling all bookworms! Shakespeare & Co. is set to get a third New York City and second Upper West Side location.

Shelter Plans For Ex-UWS Calhoun School ‘Problematic,’ Brewer Says

"It’s problematic when there are obvious red flags and we don’t get any information about what’s going on," a rep from Brewer's office said.

Firefighter Injured In UWS Brownstone Fire, FDNY Says

The blaze broke out overnight at a brownstone undergoing renovation on West 95th Street, fire officials said.

Haven Opens On UWS, Fills Former Burke & Wills Space

Looking for a twist on classic dishes? Look no further than the miso-matzoh ball soup, lobster tacos, butterscotch risotto and more at Haven

UWS Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For 96th Street Building

An affordable housing lottery has launched for the 171-unit luxury residential building. Here's who is eligible and how to apply:

7 UWS Buildings On NYC's 'Worst Landlord' List For 2023

Seven Upper West Side buildings earned the dubious honor of being on the Worst Landlord list for 2023. See the list below:

UWS Students Sell Homemade Jam For A ‘Berry’ Good Cause

All sales will support the school’s sliding scale tuition program, which helps keep the school one of the most diverse in NYC, parents say.

UWS Restaurants Open Christmas Eve, Day 2023: See The List

Need a coffee shop, formal sit-down meal or grab-and-go meal on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? Patch has you covered.

SantaCon, Ice Menorah Lighting, Frost Fest: NYC Weekend Events

Plus: Mark Whalberg meet-and-greet, Charlotte Tilbury pop up, Marky Ramone's holiday party, Jingle Ball, holiday train shows and more.

Food Trucks Killed UWS Pizzeria, Cost Landlord $930K In Rent: Lawsuit

An uptown landlord is demanding nearly $1 million from the city for failing to shoo unlicensed food trucks that hurt tenants' business.

UWS Columbus Circle Holiday Market Returns In 2023

The holiday season is in full swing, complete with the annual Columbus Circle Holiday Market near Central Park. Here’s what to expect:

Clean Clothes in One Click

Green Clean Laundromat is changing the way you wash clothes

Morningside Heights Board Game Cafe Workers Win 'Landslide' Union Vote

Over 70 percent of the Hex & Co staff voted for a union after what some organizers called a "relentless" anti-union effort by its owners.

See Elephants' 'Secret World' At New Natural History Museum Exhibit

Curious to learn more about the largest living land animal and its modern quest for survival? Look no further than AMNH's latest exhibit.

What Makes These Ten Songs So Great?

Rock 101, an exciting new multimedia presentation with an all-star live band, answers that question on November 16th.

UWS-Area 2023 Election Guide: See Candidates, How To Vote

Here's what you need to know about voting in the 2023 general election if you live on the Upper West Side.

Hex & Co. Workers To Rally For Union Recognition Saturday

The planned rally at Union Square Park comes after the chain’s owners reportedly refused to acknowledge the union, workers said.

Upper West Halloween: Costume Parade, Open Streets & More

From costumed fun to open street (and museum) trick-or-treating, here are the best and spookiest Halloween events on the UWS.