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Pure Blossoms on the UWS: 600th NY Dispensary with a Local Focus
When I first heard about Pure Blossoms opening on the Upper West Side via Reddit, the top comment criticized the opening of another dispensary, as they put it, in the area. This new dispensary on Amsterdam Avenue between 94th & 95th is…
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Gary Lincoff Way: 95th & Amsterdam
Did you know the godfather of mushrooms is memorialized at the corner of 95th & Amsterdam? #5 on the NYC Honorary Streets, Gary Lincoff was an internationally renowned mycologist (mushroom expert) and botanist, with over eight books to his credit,…
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Shimon Peres Place: 95th & Riverside
Shimon Peres, who studied at NYU, was an Israeli politician with a 70-year career – serving as both Prime Minister and President. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for the Oslo Accords and helped engineer the Israel-Jordan peace…
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Monnie Callan Way: 96th & Columbus
Monnie Callan, #3 on our Honorary Street Names, was an Upper West Side community organizer and medical social worker for nearly 20 years. She was on one of NYC’s first teams supporting HIV/AIDS patients in the 1980s and fought for…
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Ariel Russo Place: 97th between Broadway & Amsterdam
The time between a 911 call and an ambulance arriving can mean life or death. Sadly, in 2013, four-year-old Ariel Russo was struck an unlicensed teen driver and didn’t survive. Her mother believed faster response times could have saved her.…
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Cooper Stock Way: 97th & West End
Our first NYC honorary street marks a tragedy, but it did change laws for negligent drivers in New York City. In 2014, 9-year-old Cooper Stock was struck and killed by a negligent taxi driver who didn’t yield. It happened right…
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American Museum of Natural History NYC: What to See, Costs & Tours
The American Museum of Natural History in NYC is an iconic museum that explores the wonders of the world we live in. While not an “art” museum, it focuses on the sciences and the world around us, including animals, plants,…
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Gebhard’s Beer Culture UWS Review
Gebhard’s Beer Culture might be the best craft beer spot on the Upper West Side. With an extensive beer list, tasty snacks and bites, and friendly staff, you really can’t go wrong here! We highly recommend you check it out…
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Ella Social on the Upper West Side NYC Review
Ella Social is a cozy, welcoming tapas restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It’s the perfect place to eat before going to a show at the Beacon Theatre nearby! While the food, drinks, and atmosphere were phenomenal, it…
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Upper West Side Neighborhood Guide: Bars, Restaurants & Things to Do
For many reasons, the Upper West Side is a quintessential New York City neighborhood! There are a plethora of bars, restaurants, and things to do in this bustling neighborhood that you won’t want to miss. It’s also a neighborhood with…
