NYC chancellor shelves Upper West Side school closure plan that sparked hot mic racial controversy

NEW YORK — City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has pumped the breaks on a plan to close an Upper West Side middle school ...

Screen-famous NYC building with cameos in ‘Babygirl’ and ‘Zero Day’ sees another big-dollar deal

The full-floor residence at 200 Amsterdam asked $15 million for sale and will soon be in the hands of a local finance family.
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NYC reverses Upper West Side middle school closure after mom’s viral racist remark sparks outcry

Chancellor Kamar Samuels reversed plans to phase out the Community Action School after an Upper West Side mom’s racist comments sparked outrage.
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Historic NYC Townhouse With a Pool in the Cellar Lists for $15 Million

A 140-year-old townhouse with a swimming pool and two elevators on Manhattan’s Upper West Side hit the market on Thursday for ...
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Public advocate and JCRC tour Upper West Side in hamentashen crawl

What a great time to lift up Jewish culture and the Jewish presence in the city," said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. "The ...
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Ultra-wealthy buyers are splashing out $40M-plus for homes in this NYC nabe — bringing it to new heights

This Manhattan neighborhood might be losing its bohemian bona fides — one eight-figure sale at a time. The Upper West Side has racked up two sky-high sales in recent weeks, one of which broke a ...
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Police searching for man accused of punching 2 people on Upper West Side

It happened Tuesday around 8:23 p.m. in the area of West 60th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
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An Upper West Side salumeria’s East Village expansion — and more NYC restaurant openings to know in January

This is Eater’s guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened this week in January 2026. Throughout the month, we’ll update the list weekly. When we’ve been to a place, we will ...