Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

UWS neighborhood news covered: Luca, the dog stolen from the front of Garden of Eden Market, has been returned; there is an amazing strings instrument repair and rental shop on West 93rd Street; how to do a vision board with resulting success; ways to say "2021" with Harry S. Leff. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner , open from 9AM to 9PM every day.  Their outdoor seating is now heated and...

UWS neighborhood news covered: Christmas Day openings, tips for wearing glasses during COVID-19 and how to renew your driver's license without leaving the neighborhood. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner , where Christmas Day dinner is offered. Utopia is going to offer a ribeye dinner with the fixin's is available for pick-up or delivery for just $39.95. UWS News: - DMV license renewals at...

UWS neighborhood news covered: Restaurants, Chuck Schumer's random visit, St. Agnes Library, 8th grader writes op-ed for NY Daily News, and much more. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner , where you can get your next diner breakfast platter! (Episode 12.) This Just In From The Mayor: - Indoor dining ceases on Monday, December 14. - Vaccine Command Center will open to serve community UWS News...

Holiday Lighings along Broadway and an interview with Knitty City's Zach Chin, son of Pearl Chin are covered in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner , where you can get your next diner breakfast platter! Also covered in this episode: - Central Park's 24th Annual (Virtual) Holiday Lighting at Harlem Meer. - Holiday light installations from Broadway Mall Association and the Lin...

T-Day turkey handling tips for the home chefs is just one thing host Lee Uehara will cover in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner , where you can get your Thanksgiving dinner! Also covered in this episode: - UWS Fire Displaces Residents There was a fire on West 75th Street, and all the residents have to relocate. There is a Go Fund Me campaign. Click HERE . - A quick note on...

Where will you get your Thanksgiving dinner this year? We'll share a list of neighborhood options, including Utopia Diner . Also covered in this episode: Local School and Family News: - Drinking tweens at the big yard at P.S. 87 at West 77th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. - A big favor... - Booker T. Washington, MS54, has a virtual Turkey Trot. - Albright Raw Dog Food Recall and Tips for Preparing P...

Host Lee Uehara covers the inaugural initiative, Art on the Ave NYC . It's a gallery walk for everyone, on Columbus Avenue from West 60s to the West 70s and maybe West 80s. Small businesses are encouraged to participate -- it's not too late! Then, Lee shares her take on Krispy Kreme based on UWSFinds 's post question, "Yay or Nay?" And then there's the Rat Academy . Who knew? It's sponsored by NY...

In today's show, you'll meet the owner of newly opened restaurant Le Botaniste ; find out about West End Avenue and the Open Streets program; and you'll learn about the new curfew for restaurants and gyms that goes into effect on Friday, November 13th. You'll find out about the Broadway Mall Association 's final clean-up event of the year. Hint: It takes place on Saturday, November 14th. Host Lee...

In today's edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, your host Lee Uehara met voter Dan Zimberg on the corner of West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Dan gets to lead off the show by telling folks to vote! Today's first story is about stores taking preventive measures by boarding up their shops in preparation for possible riots that may happen due to the presidential election this week. Stores su...

In today's special edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara meets voter Kate Maloy who gets to lead off the show before talking about the early voting scene at West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Lee also shares tips on what to bring to make standing in the hours-long line more bearable. (**BRING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER!!!** - forgot to mention this. Ack!) Jack Cole, a line leader...

Today your host Lee Uehara talks about Target's opening on the UWS, the New York Historical Society's new exhibit in partnership with the Asian Society. Also discussed is Animal Lighthouse Rescue's collab with AG Jeans for Strut Your Mutt Day. Today's sponsor: Could be YOU! If you have a great story, business or resident profile that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: info@uwscornertalk....

In today's show, host Lee Uehara shares a tip from neighbor Leah that Flying Tiger on Columbus Avenue is closing - but wait! There's more: the 30+ employees who are losing their jobs are looking for work. So if you need to hire someone, please visit the store to check out some candidates. The store is closing in early November. Then, Lee got a chance to talk the first female painter in the Parks d...

In this episode of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara reports on the major street blocks where trick-or-treating for Halloween 2020 is canceled.  David Owens from the West 90th Block Association also shares how disappointed super Anderson Lopes of the St. Martin's Tower is because the street's famed maze activity is also canceled. The day's second story is about two races going virtual:...

Welcome to the UWS Corner Talk Show, where you'll get neighborhood news just like you would if you ran into a friend or neighbor at the corner on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. To submit your verifiable neighborhood news (include phone number): info@UWSCornerTalk.com.