Jan 17, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of Buildings, Upper West Side
With many thanks to our A-Team of Attorneys: John Low-Beer, Chuck Weinstock and Zoning Expert George Janes, and YOU, our UWS Neighbors, the Department of Buildings has issued an Intent to Revoke Approval against their prior approval to amend the development at 36 West...
Oct 16, 2018 | Landmark West, Upper West Side
A large crowd of present and previous Upper West Siders came together to hear author Jen Rubin and journalist Amy Harmon talk UWS neighborhood, family, and small business. Lots of local love was in evidence as the duo shared memories of the Rubin family business, RCI,...
Aug 24, 2018 | #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Preservation Under Fire, shadows, skyline, Upper West Side, UWS
View the West 65th and West 66th Street Block Association’s video NYC” Development by Loophole which addresses the development activity at 36 West 66th Street (aka 50 West 66th Street).
Jul 13, 2018 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, Advocacy, New York City, shadows, skyline, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, UWS
JOIN Manhattan Electeds on Monday, July 16th Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer State Senator Liz Krueger (Rep) Council Member Ben Kallos in tandem with FRIENDS of the UES Historic Districts, Carnegie Hill Neighbors, and LW! On the steps of City Hall...
Jul 13, 2018 | Daytonian in Manhattan, interiors, Tom Miller, Upper West Side
An early 20th Century church with an unusual and breathtaking interior of Guastavino tile work has been given a much deserved write-up on the blog Daytonian in Manhattan. Stories of the church’s construction, its social happenings, and its architectural prowess...
Jun 28, 2018 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, CENTRAL dARK, NYC, Upper West Side, UWS
Last night’s town hall meeting saw the community pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio on some issues close to our hearts–the impending rise of the supertall CENTRAL dARK Tower. Below is the press release from our neighbors, which shows de Blasio administration...