Has anyone lived here? Would you recommend this area? A bit worried because it’s so close to the Museum of Natural History so wasn’t sure if it’s super touristy. Any intel helps! Thanks so much.

Would be very grateful for any recs for a pet friendly cleaner for a 1BD apartment on the UWS on a recurring basis.

Do any exist? Will be going at 6pm on a Wednesday. Perhaps a booth for 2 people or a place with good sound absorption or somewhere that’s not too busy at that time. Prefer Asian but open to any other suggestions

I'm a casual chess player (no elo) and am wondering if there are recurring Chess meet-ups on the UWS. I'm a recent empty-nester (48M) and ideally I would not be the only old dude in the room. :) I would classify myself as a beginner-level.

Any help from the braintrust would be appreciated. 🙏

Anyone else hearing non-stop, repetitive drumbeat from the park in the low 70s today (Sunday?)
Its like torture, I do even know whom I would complain to.

Thanks.

Just curious what it was. Would have asked but was driving a car

from approx 88th-90th streets and columbus on the west side of the street, envelopes are taped to storefronts that say “confidential for owner” - anyone know what these contain?

We are ok but wanted to give a warning in case he tries with someone else.

This afternoon my smaller female friend was walking our dog near 75th and Amsterdam when someone came and tried grab the leash out of her hands and take our dog. She was able to get help from others and hold on and he went away walking north on Amsterdam but scary and didn’t seem cognitively there.

Unfortunately didn’t get a great description - black male in mid 40s/50s medium height with dark pants and sweatshirt/jacket.

Dog and friend are ok after the vet but wanted to give people a heads up if you walk your dog in the area.

I want to buy it. (but I'm broke)

Hello! My SO and I live on 70th between Columbus and West Central Park. We are on the interior side on the 4th floor. We have a porch It will regularly smell like natural gas outside. It is very bad right now. We are on with 311 right now, but I am curious if anyone else has ideas what it could be? Or also smell it?

Update: Fire department / ConEd came (checked all the apartements - no concerns). The smell went away, but it happens fairly regularly. It is clearly outside.

Yesterday noon (Saturday), I saw 150–200 skateboarders, most on electric boards, riding down Broadway during what appears to have been the annual Broadway Bomb.

In just five minutes at one intersection, I counted 100 traffic violations. Riders blew through red lights, refused to yield to pedestrians with strollers, nearly hit a senior citizen, got into confrontations with drivers, and shouted insults at people trying to cross.

This was an organized group disregarding laws.

I couldn’t find a listed permit for this year’s ride. Interestingly, NYC actually obtained a court order to stop this same event back in 2012. Why isn’t NYPD investigating the organizers, reviewing intersection-camera footage, issuing citations, and pursuing criminal charges where warranted?

This is an annual, publicly advertised event. Council Member Shaun Abreu chairs the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Gale Brewer also represents the UWS. Both should be pressing NYPD for answers.

I encourage neighbors to email:
Shaun Abreu: district7@council.nyc.gov
Gale Brewer: district6@council.nyc.gov

We deserve to know whether the ride was permitted, what enforcement occurred, and what will prevent this from happening again.

Why do we tolerate this year after year? Why do we tolerate the other gangs of bikers and ATVs?

Hi all,

My husband and I (gay couple) went to tour Calhoun school today for our son to potentially enjoy next fall for kindergarten and was curious if there were any parents here who’s children have or are currently attending. Thanks in advance!

Need to dry clean 10 wool coats and blazers. Nothing delicate. What’s the cheapest option in the West 60s-80s? Thank you!

Anyone find a couple keys Sat afternoon? Lost somewhere between 82 and Amsterdam and 92 and CPW.

I figure it’s a long shot but let me know!

Does anyone know what this construction going on at 81st and Amsterdam is? And how long this will be happening

Hey everyone!

We have a recurring happy hour style meetup on the Upper West Side, with the goal of getting to know our neighbors and making some new friends. We typically meet every other Tuesday at George Keeley:

Where: George Keeley, on Amsterdam between 83/84

When: Tuesday 10/20, 7pm

We start around 7 and hang out for a few hours. Come grab a beer or soda or whatever you're into - comment if planning to join!

Citibike suggests riding on the transverse but that seems rather dangerous. does anyone have any other routes?