Upper West Side, UWS, West-Park
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. Today is a special opportunity for us to think about how we can lend our energies to the people, places and organizations in our communities who could use a bit of help. Whatever kind of service...
La Noche Cubana, Online Buildings Database, Upper West Side, UWS
One week from today, 446 Columbus Avenue will become the site of a friendly fiesta to celebrate 75 years of a West Side MVP (that’s “Most Valuable Preservationist”): Arlene Simon!Before “La Noche Cubana” takes over next Thursday,...
Arlene Simon, Historic District, La Noche Cubana, Upper West Side, UWS
Because of all she’s done for our West Side neighborhoods, and to celebrate her 75th birthday, LW! is throwing a party in honor of our President and founder, Arlene Simon!Because we are so grateful to YOU, our readers, for following our goings on via our blog,...
Individual Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS, West-Park
Yesterday evening, the congregation of West-Park Presbyterian Church opened its doors to celebrate their 100th year! To mark the occasion, the Church hosted 100+, a benefit event looking back on the past century of growth and achievements in anticipation of the...
Individual Landmark, landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, LPC, preservation, Upper West Side, UWS, West-Park
West-Park Presbyterian Church165 West 86th StreetWest-Park Presbyterian Church has achieved some major milestones in the last few years. Certainly one would be the Individual Landmark designation by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission in early 2010...
Individual Landmark, Landmarks Preservation Commission, New York City, preservation, Upper West Side, UWS, West-Park
West-Park Presbyterian Church165 West 86th StreetSince its induction into the West Side landmark family in 2010, the community has filled West-Park Presbyterian Church with helping hands; we’ve seen it filled with intrigue and theatrical flair and with heavenly...