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West Side split over storefront proposal

The proposal has garnered the support of a half-dozen local politicians, but many landlords and real estate agents took issue with what they have characterized as unnecessary and potentially harmful regulation.

By Gina Lee | Apr 12 04:02 am ET

Jewish Home Lifecare working to respond to court injunction

A state Supreme Court ruling means that Jewish Home will need to get approval from a state agency before moving ahead with its development plan.

By Casey Tolan | Apr 10 02:00 am ET

Stringer supports pro-small business zoning proposal

The proposal, which restricts storefront limits to 40 feet along much of the Upper West Side, is now sent to city planning with the support of the community board and the borough president.

By Casey Tolan | Apr 4 04:34 pm ET

Locals vote on city budget allocations

Upper West Side residents are deciding how more than $1 million in city funds will be allocated to various neighborhood improvement projects.

By Lucas Rehaut | Mar 26 04:10 am ET

Second Westside Market coming to Upper West Side

The neighborhood's second Westside Market will open sometime next month on Broadway between 97th and 98th streets.

By Casey Tolan | Mar 21 03:51 am ET

Russian Tea Room VP running for City Council

Ken Biberaj, the vice president of the Russian Tea Room restaurant, is joining the already-crowded race for an Upper West Side City Council seat.

By Casey Tolan | Feb 15 12:46 am ET

Proposal would pave way for ‘green’ infrastructure upgrades

Citywide legislation would relax zoning codes, giving property owners more flexibility to update old buildings with environmentally friendly features.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 1 05:09 am ET

City might mandate sick pay for some workers

City Council member Gale Brewer is the driving force behind a council effort to guarantee paid sick leave for many New York employees.

By Casey Tolan | Feb 1 04:26 am ET

Flex-accepting restaurant shut down after poor health report

An inspection of Flor de Mayo on Tuesday found 56 violation points at the restaurant, which is located at Broadway and 101st Street.

By Casey Tolan | Jan 30 12:46 am ET

Pro-biking group calls for lower speed limits

The Upper West Side Streets Renaissance will advocate for lower speed limits across the entire neighborhood.

By Casey Tolan | Jan 23 04:43 am ET

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