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Manhattan retailers get a long-overdue break, as rental costs finally come crashing back down to earth BY DOUGLAS FEIDEN
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AN SOS FOR LOCAL SHOPS
Looking to rent a vacant storefront in the iconic retail corridor running up Broadway between West 72nd and
86th Streets? Now may be the best time in years to lock up a lease and cash in on the foot traffic that encircles Fairway, Citarella’s and Zabar’s. Hoping to cater to the ultrarich who shop on the glittering stretch of Madison Avenue between East 57th and 72nd Streets? Relative rental bargains can be found for the posh boutiques a short stroll from Bac-
carat and Brunello Cucinelli, La Perla and L’etoile Royale. With large blocks of space sitting empty or underutilized for months or years, groundfloor retail rents have finally started to tumble in almost every market across Manhattan, a new report found. In the 14-block strip of Broadway on the Upper West Side that takes in the shut-
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Recovering from a broken back, a student finds that walking local streets was the best medicine. p. 6
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Upper West Side (UWS). Newly formed, the group has already attracted the atElected officials and residents packed a town hall tention of local politicians. The meeting was standing meeting aimed at saving room only and boasted a neighborhood businesses panel with Comptroller Scott Stringer, Manhattan BY CECE KING Borough President Gale Brewer, City Council MemThe grassroots advocacy ber Helen Rosenthal, State group UWS Save our Stores, Senator Robert Jackson, aptly referred to as “SOS,” and State Assembly Memhosted its first town hall ber Linda Rosenthal. meeting on “Vacant StoreIn a recent report, the Defronts and Visions for partment of City Planning Neighborhood Revitalizafound that 12.8 percent of tion” last Thursday. SOS is UWS storefronts were vafocused on the epidemic of storefront vacancies in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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SANTA SAYS, SAFETY FIRST HEALTH
Children’s toys can cause injuries and even deaths. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers some advice for the holiday season BY CAROL ANN RINZLER
The holidays are here and so are the toys that bring tidings of comfort, joy – and sometimes a few unwelcome surprises. On the special American celebrations calendar, December’s known as Safe Toys and Gifts Month. But in 2017, the latest year for which complete figures are available, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
reported 13 toy-related deaths among children younger than 12 and a whopping 251,700 toy-related injuries serious enough to send the kids to the hospital emergency room. Not to worry. The Santa stand-ins at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are here to save the day. Their first advice: Choose age-appropriate gifts. For example, if you’re buying for a toddler who tends to put everything including his own toes into his mouth, follow the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s directive to avoid small things like marbles, coins and games with any pieces smaller than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long.
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As for that classic Teddy bear, check the label to be sure the fabric is flame resistant and washable (kids do chew, drool, and spill food). Check that the seams are tight so no stuffing escapes. Check that the bear is new. No, you shouldn’t hand down that beloved stuffed animal you’ve kept in the closet all these years; the little old guy’s fabric may not meet modern fire-resistant or toxin-free standards. Ditto for painted toys made before 1978 whose paint may not be lead-free. Moving on to an older budding artist, look for the letters ASTM D-4236 on the package of crayons, paints and such to make sure that the coloring
agents inside have been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Head and Face Injuries Nearly half of those emergency room injuries noted above hit the head and face. American Academy of Ophthalmology stats show that about 1 in 10 of kids’ eye injuries are caused by, yes, a toy that spits out projectiles. A recent article in the journal Pediatrics blames BBs, pellets, and paintball guns. And don’t forget the appendages on either side of the child’s head. Young ears are delicate and very loud toys held smack against them can impact hearing.
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Want to give a kid a chance to ride? The best way to go may be a live trip around a pony ring or a semi-live one on the nearest carousel. True, safety harnesses and helmets can reduce the risk, but in 2016 innocent hobby horses and not-so innocent scooters, with and without a motor, accounted for nearly half of all toy-linked ER visits by kids who fell or were tossed off the vehicle. Finally, after the holidays are done, AAP urges you to continue monitoring the health not just of your child but of her toys. Look out for
splinters on wooden toys and sharp broken edges on plastic or metal thing-ees. Store everything in a chest or box without a lid or with a lid that’s lightweight and doesn’t lock. Be sure there are ventilation holes to protect the adventurous youngster, puppy or kitten who can’t wait to crawl or jump inside a small inviting space. And then pour yourself a perfect eggnog. Your safe, smart presents will make this a truly Happy Holiday.
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■ For toy recalls or to report an unsafe toy: https://www.recalls.gov/cpsc.html or (800) 638-2772 ■ CPSC Toy Updates & Safety Rules: https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/toys/ ■ American Academy of Pediatrics toy buying & storing guidelines: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-pressroom/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Toy-SafetyTips-from-the-American-Academy-of-Pediatrics.aspx and https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safetyprevention/at-home/Pages/How-to-Buy-Safe-Toys.aspx ■ CPSC Standards for testing toys for children 12 & under: https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/BusinessEducation/Toy-Safety-Business-Guidance-and-SmallEntity-Compliance-Guide
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CRIME WATCH BY MARIA ROCHA-BUSHCEL STATS FOR THE WEEK
FOOD THIEF STRIKES AGAIN An employee of Ming’s Chinese Takeout at 413 Ninth Ave. told police that food was stolen from him while he was making a delivery to 443 West 25th St. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8:48 p.m. The victim told police that he handed the bag of food to the suspect and while he was awaiting payment, the man ran off. The delivery person said that the man has done the same thing to other employees of the restaurant in the past and is known to the establishment.
MAN CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING Police arrested a 26-year-old man for intoxicated driving at the corner of Eighth Ave. and West 14th St. on Friday, Nov. 29 at 11:25 p.m. Police said that the man disobeyed a sign while driving and when he was stopped, he reportedly refused to take a Breathalyzer. After he was taken into custody, a Breathalyzer showed that his BAC was .23, nearly three times the limit, police said.
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West 30th St. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 3:45 p.m., police said. An employee at the store told police that a man came in and put 35 bottles of shampoo worth $496.66 into a bag and fled the store without paying. No arrests were made.The same employee also reported that multiple tubes of toothpaste and bars of soap worth $77 were stolen from the store on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 10:40 p.m. Police said that two other people reportedly stole shampoo from the CVS at 500 West 42nd St. on Friday, Nov. 29 at 10:10 a.m. An employee told police that a man and woman walked into the store and took more than $150 worth of shampoo and body wash from the store before attempting to leave without paying. One of the employees said she saw a blade
A 34-year-old man reported that his locker was broken into while he was working out on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27, at the Blink Fitness located at 308 Eighth Ave. near West 25th St. The victim told police that he locked his wallet in a locker and when he returned, the padlock he had put on it had been broken off and $43 had been taken from his wallet.
SUSPECTS MAY BE QUITE CLEAN Multiple drugstores reported last week that shampoo and other hygiene products were stolen. More than $400-worth of shampoo was stolen from the Duane Reade at 526
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during the incident, but police said that surveillance footage didn’t show a blade being flashed . The video did show multiple employees surrounding the two suspects and one employee attempting to grab one of the suspects. Police said that no force was used and the suspects fled.
FORGOTTEN AND GONE A 61-year-old woman reported that her phone and wallet were missing after she left them on a
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CONDOS, BIG BOXES AND A SENIOR POET EAST SIDE OBSERVER
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A new kind of IMBY - Who would have thought that the survivors of department store closings would be the H&Ms and the Old Navys? And that they would be the tenants occupying the commercial space in multi-million-dollar condos, making it possible for the condo owners to keep down their monthly maintenance and other costs related to under-occupied commercial space? Think H&M at the Lucinda condo on 85th and Lex, and Old Navy at the new Hayworth condo on 86th and Lex. Perhaps living in a condo in the East 86th Street corridor makes that happen ...when residents can no longer afford to shop at and support the likes of Barney’s, Bergdorf’s, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor. Not sure that H&M and Old Navy vendors were the type of ‘vendors’ the Buy and Shop Local campaigns had or have in mind. American Express, which sponsors these local shopping campaigns, will be another beneficiary of the latest condo and commercial tenant alliance - low-end big boxes and high-end condo owners - as those credit cards get slid. And shoppers will benefit if the stores don’t go cashless. A senior’s momentous moment - Forget Merriam-Webster’s online definition of “senior moment” as ‘an in-
stance of momentary forgetfulness or confusion attributed to the aging process,‘ and its pejorative connotation. 87year-old Peter Blaxill dispels that notion with the recent publication of his “Wherever the Wind Blows I Will Go,“ a book of his poetry which he was putting together for publication when I interviewed him earlier this year for Our Town’s Senior Guide. Peter, a retired Broadway musical actor with a long and varied career in theater, lives at Village Care’s senior residence. At the time of the interview, he was readying the book for publication. When I heard that the book had just been published, I couldn’t resist. So I met with Peter at Galaxy Diner, a short walk from Village Care, and bought a copy for $15. Peter’s poems are in English and there’s a Spanish translation on the opposite page by Roberto Mendoza Ayala, whose Daylight Publishing company is the publisher. I asked Peter to pick a poem to use in this column, hoping he’d pick something short. He chose instead a sonnet, Ciao Italia - all 14 lines his tribute to New York after a trip abroad. Alas, only an editor can redefine a sonnet’s line count once in reprint. Here it is:
CIAO ITALIA by Peter Blaxill Hello New York? I’m just back from abroad, footsore. Tuscany was beautiful of course and Rome? Well yes had quite a trip! But
now back home in my roachy flat, bag unpacked, I look forward to needed sleep: a fade-out from ornate, cramped hotels, the babble of vowely voices, our pokey bus, piazza shopping nonstop We gawked at Vatican halls, caught pope popping up waving, crowds adoring, and all those statues! All those bells! I’m not one for otherness. My potholed back street hails me: where were you rover. The corner store for coffee, tough buns, The Post, each stoop, each bum bummed out before arrested cries Welcome and each unsmiling that I meet. They’ve hooked me! Italy? No dice! Yes, some may call me gruff, a crude city brat and dumb. So what! It’s enough. Bus buffet - Crosstown bus pretty empty, weekday, early afternoon. Mom and teenage daughter in upfront 3-seater. Teen sipping coffee while managing SmartPhone and struggling with the stillwrapped sammy between her knees. Mom chomping away at bulging “Everything” bagel in one hand while holding coffee cup in the other. Her SmartPhone was in the empty middle seat. How do I know it was an “everything” bagel, you might ask? Because when the ladies departed the bus, they left the salt, poppy seeds, and garlic reek on the seat. Crummy and crumby no matter how you spell or look at it.
THE HEALING POWERS OF A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY
I wanted to hide from people while I recovered from a broken back, but walking around my neighborhood turned out to be the best medicine BY ANNA BOOKSTABER
When I first saw the brace I was to be confined in for a month, I passed out. The humiliation of having to wear a chunky piece of plastic around my upper body hurt nearly as much as the car accident that caused my predicament. I had broken six vertebrae in my back and one in my neck. My brace was designed to guarantee that my spine wouldn’t move. It was a hard grey material, mirroring the shell of an enormous insect. To make matters worse, there was a metal plate holding up my chin and a thick strap around my forehead to secure my head in place. Though I wanted to hide away from all people until my brace was removed, the doctor insisted that I walk as much as possible in order to heal faster. So, the first day home from the hospital, my mother and I were determined to head out from our Upper West Side apartment. We decided our destination would be Viva La Crepe, a creperie on Columbus Avenue, a few blocks from our apartment. The prospect of leaving the safety of my home, where no prying eyes could stare at me, was abso-
The author in the brace she had to wear after an automobile accident. Photos: Courtesy of Anna Bookstaber
lutely terrifying. To limit the amount of contact I would have with others, I made sure we went out at night, when fewer people would be around. Over my brace, I layered a tank top, long sleeve shirt and a chunky sweater. Finally, I ventured outdoors.
An Unexpected Sense of Bravery The walk was easier than I expected. Most of the pedestrians I passed were too absorbed in their own world to notice the girl wearing a plastic box around her torso.
Those who did notice gave me the classic “look, and look away”- just to look again. However, people were generally nice about it and gave sympathetic smiles if they noticed I had caught them looking. When I entered the creperie, I was relieved to find it empty of customers. This eliminated my biggest concern: people. Especially people I knew. Along with this, the cashier was polite and treated me as if I wasn’t wearing an enormous appendage. Having accomplished my
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first walk, I was filled with a sense of bravery. My mother allowed me to splurge at Lush on Broadway, one of my favorite self-care stores. We were looking for face masks when an employee approached us. She asked my mother and me if we needed assistance. “We were in a car accident,” my mother blurted out. I resisted the urge to bolt out of the store and never return. I feared that the woman would become uncomfortable at my mother’s sudden declaration. I was just about to change the topic when the salesperson melted with sympathy. She asked us questions and listened to our responses with great empathy. When it came time to pay, she stuffed our bag with free samples. She gave me hair masks, face masks and the comforting knowledge that there were genuinely good people in the world who would treat me with dignity in spite of my injury.
Compassion ... and Bubble Tea I slowly began to realize how accepting people truly were of my brace. Not once did I hear a disrespectful remark or a rude comment. In fact, I found that others were more compassionate than ever before. Throughout the entire time I was wearing my brace, my mother and I would always stop by Tea Magic, the bubble tea shop on West 72nd Street, during our daily walks. It was far enough away from home that it provided the daily exercise we needed, yet it wasn’t too far that we found ourselves exhausted. And we also looked forward to the de-
Tea Magic on West 72nd St. was a regular stop.
licious bubble tea, which was especially useful for cooling down on hot days. It was our favorite place to go and we went quite often. In fact, we went there so much the man who worked behind the counter memorized my order of an iced peach tea with bobas. When my brace finally came off, my mom and I decided to return to Tea Magic one last time. It was odd walking into the store clad in a tee shirt and shorts rather than the thick brace. I looked so different, I didn’t think the counter man would recognize
me. To my surprise, he did. He seemed genuinely happy for me, beaming even, that my brace was off. At that moment, I realized how lucky I was to live in this Upper West Side neighborhood. It would have been easy for strangers to have made fun of my gear or simply ignore me altogether. Instead, I was met with absolute warmth and true goodness of character. I will always remain grateful for the decency shown to me during one of the most undignified times of my life.
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Chelsea Piers Sky Rink 61 Chelsea Piers 7:00 p.m. Free Enjoy solo and group performances by Sky Rink skaters and enter a raffle for a chance to win exclusive prizes. Visitors are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots toy box located in the lobby. chelseapiers.com 212-336-6100
Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts 323 West 39th St 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free Learn how to screen print your own tote bags, t-shirts, and more for your community garden. Bring a design or your garden’s logo to trace, or create something new at the studio. Pre-registration required. greenthumbnyc.org 212-602-5300
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Vija Celmins conjures moments at the Met Breuer BY MARY GREGORY
“Vija Celmins: To Fix the Image in Memory” at the Met Breuer presents the first retrospective in over 25 years for an artist who has been quietly pushing boundaries for more than five decades. It was worth the wait. Celmins’ work is evocative, rhythmic, expressive, meditative, challenging, simultaneously expansive and reductive, and absolutely exquisite. It’s filled with both constancy and contradictions. The overview, co-curated by Ian Alteveer at The Met and Gary Garrels at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where it was first shown, comprises paintings, sculptures, and drawings, and includes subjects that range from small, personal objects to waves in the ocean and vast expanses of space. “If you really look at an image, it stays in your memory ... then memory does other things to it. Sometimes a work fades, sometimes it stays…it’s an alive experience,“ the wall text quotes Celmins as saying.
Vija Celmins, “Letter,“ 1968, Collage and graphite on acrylic ground on paper, 13 1/4 × 18 1/8 in. Photo: Vija Celmins, courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery
What: “Vija Celmins: To Fix the Image in Memory” Where: The Met Breuer 945 Madison Ave When: Through January 12, 2020 metmuseum.org Her work, which she characterizes as “redescription,“ meticulously renders images from the world around her.
The Simple and Profound Stuff of the World Celmins’ work encompasses moments and vision. When you look at her incredibly detailed, technically astonishing drawings of expanses of ocean, or desert, or space, or objects or events, they do something almost magical. Somehow, the amount of time she spent on her drawings forces the viewer to look carefully, slowly, and meticulously. It’s impossible not to ponder the hours upon hours they took to create, and because of that, Celmins’ work transmits not just imagery, but temporality. She’s not just expressing, but imparting moments. As you slow down to look, the artists’ experience of time affects your experience of time. From surfaces of land, sea and space, to eggshells, spider webs and
Vija Celmins, “Untitled (Big Sea #1),“ 1969, Graphite on acrylic ground on paper, Private collection © Vija Celmins, courtesy the artist and Matthew Marks Gallery. Photo: © McKee Gallery, New York
stones, it’s the simple and profound stuff of the world that draws her attention, and to which she directs ours. She points out, and then fixes in memory, everyday objects like lamps, erasers and envelopes, but also the profound mysteries of distant universes. Each of those things suggests other things – like light, time, loss, and life. And yet, they’re more than perfect renderings. Somehow, their flat surfaces convey depth. Some viewers see them as meditative, some as conceptual art. Because she uses photographs as the basis of her drawings, some see them as art about art. Some may feel they evoke the wonders of nature like a majestic Ansel Adams photograph, some may find in them a dialogue on banality carried over from Pop Art. They’re simultaneously textural and flat. You can consider them either perfect realism or absolute artifice. Sheena Wagstaff, The Met’s chairman of modern and contemporary art noted that Celmins’ works “keep us trapped on their delectable surfaces
to enjoy a kind of double reality, between art and our world.”
Wonders Seen and Unseen Vija Celmins was born in Latvia in 1938. Her family fled from the Soviet army, living in refugee camps till the end of World War II. After immigrating to Indianapolis in 1948, she headed to the West Coast to study art in the 1960s just as realism was being declared irrelevant, while abstraction, installation, performance, and Pop were on the rise. Some of those influences come through in 5th floor opening gallery, filled with paintings and sculptures of things like lamps, space heaters and pencils. But quickly, the show moves to her pencil drawings where a different world opens. In pictures of zeppelins, airplane bombers, newspapers, car crashes, and burning buildings, violent images are made still and quiet. Downstairs, on the 4th floor, the stillness and quiet extends. There, you encounter infinities of oceans and space, infinitesimal details in a
spider’s web, cracks on the desert floor, wonders unseen. In drawings of waves, the lines are so small, you can only see them from a distance of inches. Step back and the ocean opens up, without horizon or edges, suggesting vastness. And, just when you think you understand how she conjures reality, the next piece changes it. Some waves are composed of countless lines thinner than thread; others are aggregations of smudgy triangles. “To Fix the Image in Memory” is a show unlike any other, deeply poetic, bringing to mind a passage from T.S. Eliot’s poem, “Burnt Norton.” “To be conscious is not to be in time, But only in time can the moment in the rose-garden, The moment in the arbour where the rain beat, The moment in the draughty church at smokefall, Be remembered; involved with past and future. Only through time time is conquered.” Vija Celmins’ work somehow freezes time to present it to you. The more you look, the greater the gift.
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added it to their go-tos. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the housemade pappardelle is a consistent crowd-pleaser.
JACOB’S PICKLES
509 Amsterdam Ave. 212-470-5566 www.jacobs.picklehospitality.com
It’s always a party at Jacob’s Pickles, which brings Southern comfort to the Upper West Side. The restaurant regularly draws a crowd for its indulgent biscuit sandwiches and specialty cocktails. Since opening the spot in 2011, the owners have continued to add to the neighborhood offerings with cocktail spot Maison Pickle.
BEST COFFEE SHOP INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE
180 Tenth Ave. 212-933-9736 www.intelligentsiacoffee.com
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This Upper East Side Italian r estaurant oozes charm, from the rustic decor to the warm lighting. Whether coming for a catch-up lunch, date night dinner, nightcap or Sunday brunch, Uva delivers. Locals have been frequenting the spot since it opened in 2005, while newer residents have
Chelsea’s High Line Hotel is home to a unique outpost of the celebrated chain, offering a calm, cozy coffee oasis in Manhattan. In addition to the hotel coffee bar, customers can get their caffeine fix at the outdoor “Minibar,” which serves a selection of espresso and pour overs out of a 1963 Citroen coffee truck. The dogfriendly cafe often has dog treats for the taking, too.
DTUT
1744 Second Ave. 212-410-6449 www.dtutcafe.com
Peacefood has been serving up vegan fare for a decade. Photo: Jesse Bronstein uptown” - as in, bringing some downtown cool to the Upper East Side. The coffee shop is decked out with thrift furniture giving a relaxed living room feel. In addition to caffeine and pastries, the cafe is a bar, with a large craft beer selection, wine and seasonal cocktails. So you can hang out from morning to night.
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT
BOX KITE COFFEE 128 West 72nd St. www.boxkitenyc.com
Coffee nerds appreciate this teensy Upper West Side spot, which stands out in the neighborhood as a multi-roaster cafe. It serves a rotation of beans from brands like Sey, Passenger and Regalia. The cold brew is a fan favorite. In addition to discovering new brews, customers can discover coffee products like canned iced coffees.
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EL QUINTO PINO
401 West 24th St. 212-206-6900 www.elquintopinonyc.com
BIG GAY ICE CREAM
51 Grove St. www.biggayicecream.com
Wife-and-husband team Alex Raij and Eder Montero have a mini Spanish restaurant empire from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and it all started with this Chelsea tapas restaurant in 2007. The menu features their riffs on classic multiregional Spanish cuisine that will intrigue your tastebuds, with signature musthaves including the uni panini.
In a decade, Big Gay Ice Cream went from being a seasonal ice cream truck to having three locations in Manhattan, including the West Village, and in Philadelphia. It did so on the back of its cheeky flavors (such as the signature Salty Pimp - vanilla soft serve filled with dulce de leche and dipped in chocolate). The shop continues to innovate with indulgent new flavors, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes and sundaes.
UVA
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EMACK & BOLIO’S
1564 First Ave. 212-734-0105 www.emackandbolios.com The Upper East Side outpost of the premium ice cream maker is a family go-to. It’s known for its wide variety of delicious flavors (including favorites like Cookie Monster vanilla ice cream with Oreos and cookie dough) and sweets-adorned cones. Go big with a shareable sundae, or get some pints to take home.
VAN LEEUWEN ARTISAN ICE CREAM 448 Amsterdam Ave. 646-952-0311 253 Columbus Ave. 646-368-9195 www.vanleeuwenicecream.com The NYC-born ice cream chain has been on an expansion tear as of late. In recent months it doubled its Upper West Side offerings with a location on Columbus Avenue, joining the Amsterdam spot. Both serve a full menu of Van Leeuwen’s rich ice creams, including vegan options made using oat milk, as well as sundaes, milkshakes and (bonus) vegan chocolate chip cookies.
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STELLA & FLY
1705 First Ave. 646-678-3947 www.stellaandfly.com
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BEST WINE BAR TERROIR
24 Harrison St. 212-625-9463 www.wineisterroir.com The Tribeca destination helped break the stereotype that wine bars have to be pretentious and stuffy. Terroir is serious about wine, of course, with an extensive Riesling menu in particular (and that wine-referencing name). But it goes about it with a sense of humor and laid-back approach, courtesy of influential owner Paul Grieco. The cheeses and charcuterie have
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The wine isn’t the only thing that draws Upper East Siders to this coffee shop and wine bar. Tasty small plates, weeknight happy hour, friendly service and a full calendar of events such as competitive trivia and live music make this a neighborhood destination for play. It’s also an ideal spot to fire up the laptop and do work during the day.
VANGUARD
189 Amsterdam Ave. 212-799-9463 www.vanguard-nyc.com The Upper West Side location of the wine bar chain regularly gets a crowd. The wine menu is informative and easy to follow. But when in doubt, be sure to ask the bartenders for suggestions, especially on wine-small plate pairings. The cozy spot is ideal for small groups or dates.
of the first NYC location on the Upper East Side led to two more in Manhattan.
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PEACEFOOD
1590 Second Ave. 212-203-2751 www.penrosebar.com
460 Amsterdam Ave. 212-362-2266 www.peacefoodcafe.com
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BEST VEGAN EATERY VLIFE NYC
348 Seventh Ave. 212-760-1900 www.vlifenyc.com Get affordable vegan bites fast at this Chelsea eatery, which is packed during the lunch rush. The teeny-tiny spot has a giant menu, including smoothies, fresh juices, tofu wraps, salads and plantbased spins on eats like Philly cheesesteaks, chicken nug-
gets, hot dogs and drumsticks. After one meal customers are hooked.
For a decade, the Upper West Side restaurant has been serving a varied menu of tasty vegan fare (pizza, sandwiches, soups, salads, sushi and more). Its bakery also turns out freshly baked cookies, cakes and breads - minus eggs and dairy. The popular spot spawned an outpost downtown near Union Square.
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LE BOTANISTE
159 Duane St. 212-766-3202 www.weatherupnyc.com
This apothecary-inspired food and wine bar from the founder of Le Pain Quotidien is 100% plant-based, and nearly 100% organic. The bowls are the heart of the menu, though the vegan sushi also has its fans. The success
Expertly-made cocktails are on tap at this Tribeca bar, a magnet for locals and dates. The oyster happy hour is a bonus - snag $1.50 bivalves Monday to Saturday from 5-7 p.m. The shareable bar food is also a hit. The bar itself is attractive, from the trendy subway tiles to the smart booths to the dim, romantic lighting
833 Lexington Ave. 917-262-0766 www.lebotaniste.us
THE PENROSE
The Penrose draws cocktail aficionados from far and wide to the Upper East Side. As far as Manhattan cocktails go, they’re reasonably priced, too, topping out at $15. Pair your Pandan Panda Punch or Dirty Pickle Martini with the elevated bar food. Sundays the space fills with live jazz and blues music.
MANHATTAN CRICKET CLUB 226 West 79th St. 646-823-9252 www.mccnewyork.com
Pull a book from the library and take a seat with a craft cocktail at this members-only bar above the Upper West Side Australian bistro Burke & Wills. Non-members are welcome on a walk-in basis, though membership perks include the ability to make reservations and a private liquor locker to store a spirit or wine of your choosing.
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offerings. Find first-of-its kind exhibitions honoring Jewish art and culture, including the current spotlight on the career of the influential modern art dealer Edith Halpert. Don’t miss the outpost of Russ & Daughters in the basement. The museum is free on Saturdays, so expect it to be busier then.
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART 150 West 17th St. 212-620-5000 www.rubinmuseum.org
Escape the hustle and bustle at this Chelsea museum, dedicated to Himalayan cultures and art. Zen out on your own in the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room, an installation inspired by a household shrine, or attend one of the regular mindfulness sessions held in the space. The museum also offers a variety of off-hour ways to connect with fellow New Yorkers, from Wednesday happy hours to music and free tours on Friday evenings.
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 170 Central Park West 212-873-3400 www.nyhistory.org
New York City’s oldest museum, established in 1804, explores the country’s history, with a special spotlight on the Big Apple. Highlights include the largest holding of John James Audubon-related materials anywhere, an impressive Tiffany lamp collection, a hands-on children’s museum and the nascent Center for Women’s History. A robust events calendar brings in the foremost scholars, authors, historians and more.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM 1109 Fifth Ave. 212-423-3200 www.thejewishmuseum.org
Visitors may follow their guidebooks to the Met and Guggenheim in droves, but The Jewish Museum is a highlight among the Museum Mile
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BEST GALLERY DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY
Multiple locations www.davidzwirner.com Every so often, a gallery exhibition becomes an event, drawing thousands of people outside the usual art circles. David Zwirner has a knack for creating the most anticipated shows each season. Two years ago, the gallery drew more than 75,000 people to a multivenue exhibition featuring the works of Yayoi Kusama. Now, the “Infinity Room” artist is back, with new work currently on view at Zwirner’s West 20th Street gallery that’s expected to draw record-breaking numbers once again.
LÉVY GORVY
909 Madison Ave. 212-772-2004 www.levygorvy.com This contemporary gallery has offices in London, Hong Kong and Zurich, but it all started on the Upper East Side. The namesakes are Dominique Lévy and Brett Gorvy, who partnered together in 2017. Their list of artists includes such heavyweights as Frank Stella, Joel Shapiro, Alexander Calder and Willem de
Kooning. Currently find exhibitions spotlighting the works of German artist Günther Uecker and South Korean painter Chung Sang-Hwa.
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Fans of the Met’s Costume Institute will be right at home here. Material items are the study of the Bard Graduate Center, and its Upper West Side gallery takes deep dives into subjects in design history and the decorative arts. Currently on view, “French Fashion, Women, and the First World War” features pieces by Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin, alongside posters, fashion magazines and more.
The 92Y is an iconic Upper East Side venue, catering to all categories of cultural relevance. On any given day, you can attend lectures from leading experts in their field, TV screenings with cast Q&As, music and dance performances and author readings. That’s not even mentioning its continuing education, fitness and family programming.
THE GREENE SPACE 44 Charlton St. 866-811-4111 www.thegreenespace.org
Experience New York Public Radio IRL at its intimate South Village venue, now in its 10th year. Attend live broadcasts of WNYC’s “The Brian
BEACON THEATRE
2124 Broadway 212-465-6000 www.msg.com/beacon-theatre This legendary Upper West Side venue plays host to live music, stand-up comedy, award shows and more. Established acts like to settle in for multiple nights; in late November, Bob Dylan began a 10night run himself, with upcoming multi-night engagements from Gov’t Mule and Widespread Panic on the calendar. And, of course, it’s
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Get all the modern moviegoing perks at this Upper West Side theater. Reserved seating? Check. Comfy reclining seats? Check. Mobile concessions ordering? Check. The latest blockbusters in hightech 3D? You bet. If you’re a frequent movie goer (like three-times-a-week frequent), join the chain’s AMC Stubs membership program and enjoy discounts, perks and more.
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BEST SUBWAY ART At Kitchen Arts & Letters. Photo courtesy of Kitchen Arts & Letters where you can find Jerry Seinfeld every month at his longrunning residency, extended through March 2020.
BEST BOOKSTORE MCNALLY JACKSON BOOKS 52 Prince St. 212-274-1160 www.mcnallyjackson.com
The independent bookstore added a third NYC location this year, opening in the Seaport District (following an expansion to Williamsburg last year). But the NoLita flagship brings on the charm, from the cafe (where books are whimsically suspended from the ceiling) to the curated book displays to the Instagramprimed pink bathroom with Jorge Luis Borges quotes on the mirrors.
KITCHEN ARTS & LETTERS
1435 Lexington Ave. 212-876-5550 www.kitchenartsandletters.com
Since 1983, this Upper East Side bookstore has been a destination for professional chefs, beginner home cooks and everyone in between for its giant supply. The store stocks the cookbook du jour, along with thousands of other titles, recipe books and otherwise. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, the staff will try to track down out-of-print books for you. Need an apron for all that cooking and baking? They’ve got those, too.
BANK STREET BOOKSTORE
2780 Broadway 212-678-1654 www.bankstreetbooks.com With Bank Street College of Education behind this Upper
West Side bookstore, you can bet the selection is top-notch. The shop has long been a destination for teachers, parents and gift-seekers (free gift wrapping!) alike. Don’t be shy; take advantage of the staff’s knowledge and passion about children’s books and let them point you in the best direction. The free story times are also a hit among the toddler set.
BEST MOVIE THEATER ANGELIKA NEW YORK
18 West Houston St. 212-995-2570 www.angelikafilmcenter.com The arthouse destination has been going 30 years strong in NoHo. Foreign and indie films are its bread and butter. Arrive early for a pastry and cappuccino in the cafe before heading downstairs to one of the intimate theaters. The occasional rumble of the subway makes this one of the more unique, quintessential New York movie-going experiences.
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1001 Third Ave. 212-753-6022 www.citycinemas.com
Reclining seats and a CocaCola Freestyle fountain are among the upgrades at this nearly 60-year-old Upper East Side theater. For those looking to save some money, the theater cuts its $19 general admission to just $9 for showtimes after 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Its three theaters lean more toward playing indie fair (think Bong Joonho’s “Parasite”).
‘STATIONARY FIGURES,’ WILLIAM WEGMAN 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue
Among the more irreverent subway art offerings can be found at the 23rd Street F/M, part of the station’s recent modernizing renovations. Fans of Wegman will recognize the nearly dozen glass mosaic portraits as his work; Weimaraners are his famed photography subjects. In some of the intricate, vibrant portraits, the expressive dogs could pass as regular commuters, sporting raincoats and flannels.
‘SUBWAY PORTRAITS,‘ CHUCK CLOSE
Second Avenue and East 86th Street With the debut of the splashy Second Avenue subway, commuters got new art by four high-profile contemporary artists. Among them Chuck Close, who brought his signature large-scale photorealist portraits to the 86th Street Q station. Lou Reed, Philip Glass, Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker and the acclaimed artist himself are among the dozen mosaic or ceramic portraits, most of which are nearly nine-feet high. They’ll make even the busiest New Yorker stop in their tracks.
‘SKY,’ YOKO ONO
72nd Street and Central Park West At the B/C station, the legendary New York artist aims to “bring the sky underground” through six large mosaics. The pieces located throughout the recently renovated station each depict a vivid blue sky with white, puffy clouds. Accompanying the serene works are phrases and words such as “remember love,” “dream” and “imagine peace.” Even on the dreariest commute, the subway has some tranquility.
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WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
HIPPO PLAYGROUND
Base of Fifth Avenue between MacDougal Street and University Place While some may come to the park for its iconic arch or water fountain, for kids, the playgrounds are the main attraction. The park is home to three - one for toddlers on the northwest side; another for bigger tykes, complete with multiple slides, a spray shower and a sandpit, on the northeast side; and play hills and an obstacle course in the southwest corner for adventurous kids.
EAST 72ND STREET PLAYGROUND
East side of Central Park at 72nd Street Bigger kids will get a kick out of the tire swings or bravely scale a granite-faced pyramid, net climber or wooden tree house in this Central Park play space. There are toddlergeared swings and slides for the little ones. Kids of all ages can get giddy in the water spray area, when the weather’s right, or get digging in the accessible sandboxes. There’s plenty of space to just run around,
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291 Broadway 212-962-1800 www.downtowndancefactory.com The Tribeca dance center knows how to throw a birthday party, from decorating the space with balloons to providing dance-themed goody bags. Parents just need to bring the food and drink and sit back and let Downtown Dance Factory handle the rest. Celebrate third birthdays and up, with classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more. Themed games like princess and superhero are also on offer.
West 91st Street and Riverside Drive As the name implies, hippos are the signature feature of this Riverside Park playground, which has been delighting NYC kids with its statues for more than 25 years. Beyond the unique art, the playground features swings with safety surfacing, slides, a spray shower, sand pit and picnic tables. When it snows, the hill on the east side of the playground becomes a sledding hotspot. The site is also home to such free family festivities as a summer concert series and Halloween Parade.
BEST HAIRCUT DOODLE DOO’S
11 Christopher St. 212-627-3667 www.doodledoos.com This friendly Greenwich Village salon, which also has a NoMad outpost, has been cutting kids’ hair since 2005. The taxi chair is a fun touch and perfect Instagram moment. Kill two birds with one stone and pick up a gift or two in the salon’s boutique for any upcoming parties. Adding to the local family community offerff ings, the salon also hosts a story time with L•M•N•O•Play!.
COZY’S CUTS FOR KIDS 1416 Second Ave. 212-585-2699
COOLMESS Kids can make their very own ice cream at a CoolMess party. Photo: CoolMess
www.cozyscutsforkids.com The pioneering Upper East Side children’s hair salon, now celebrating 25 years, pulls out all the stops for baby’s first haircut - balloons, bubbles, lollipops, a free toy and more. Kids will also have a blast in the car chair at each cut. Beyond haircuts, the salon does ear piercings and styles braids for special occasions on your little girl’s or tween’s calendar. Its celebrity parent clientele includes Drew Barrymore and Cindy Crawford.
KIDVILLE UPPER WEST SIDE 205 West 88th St. 212-362-7792 www.kidville.com
The Upper West Side playspace has a kid-centric salon for members and non-members alike. Little ones can take the wheel of a truck or airplane in
Cozy’s Cuts for Kids has been styling NYC kids for 25 years. Photo: Cozy’s Cuts for Kids
one of the salon’s themed chairs and get distracted with a game, video or toy. Packages are available to shave a little off each cut. Just need a bang trim? You can easily schedule that. First haircuts are made special with a certificate, hair clippings and a little something for the tot.
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT BUBBY’S HIGH LINE 73 Gansevoort St. 212-219-0666 www.bubbys.com
The Meatpacking District location of the popular comfort food spot has two things going for it over the Tribeca original: its proximity to the High Line (perfect for a pre- or post-stroll meal), and the onsite Ample Hills Creamery (add its ice cream to your pie or get on your way out). Otherwise you can expect the same Bubby’s family accommodations, from a kid’s menu
(the mac ’n’ cheese is a hit) to crayons to its signature stroller parking.
THIRD AVENUE ALE HOUSE
1644 Third Ave. 646-559-9131 www.thirdavealehousenyc.com
Don’t let the name fool you this Upper East Side gastropub is a go-to for local parents and their brood. Familyfriendly features include a welcoming staff, kid’s menu with favorites like grilled cheese and chicken fingers, changing tables, high chairs and booster seats. If you’re eating early (which you likely are with kids), get $2 off drinks during the weekday happy hour from 4-7 p.m.
5 NAPKIN BURGER
2315 Broadway 212-333-4488 www.5napkinburger.com The NYC chain, with a location on the Upper West Side, has all the family fixings changing table in the bathroom, high chairs and booster seats and a kid’s menu. Children 12 and under can choose from a burger (of course), grilled cheese, hot dog and more, with a side of fries or veggie sticks. If you make it your family go-to, you can join the loyalty program for perks like a free side dish.
137 East 62nd St. 212-355-9834 www.coolmess.com
The Upper East Side dessert destination - founded by a mom of three - offers the ultimate sweet time for birthday boys and girls, from making their own ice cream to “candy sprees.” For allergy concerns, the base for the ice cream is gluten-, egg- and nut-free, and dairy-free sorbet is also available. Book your party in a private space or on the floor with the venue’s dedicated party planner, and send out Coolmess-branded Paperless Post invitations.
THE PAINT PLACE
243 West 72nd St. 212-799-0112 www.thepaintplaceny.com The Paint Place may be known for its wine-paired classes for adults. But it’s also a pro at throwing parties for all ages. For the private event, you can choose from a selection of colorful paintings that an instructor will guide everyone in recreating step by step. You can bring in whatever food and sweets you want. And at the end of the 90-minute session, everyone has a painting to bring home.
BEST SHOE STORE JACADI
106 Reade St. 212-267-2517 www.jacadi.us The designer children’s brand has several locations in the city, including this Tribeca boutique. It specializes in classic shoes - your Mary Janes, booties, moccasins, t-strap booties and ballerina slippers
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Have a themed party at Downtown Dance Factory. Photo: Downtown Dance Factory
- with a stylish flair, like colorblocking and faux-fur linings. Shoes are specially designed to meet little ones where they are, from pre-walkers to walkers (12-24 months) to kids ages 2 and up. Watch out for sales, where shoes are up to half off.
LITTLE ERIC SHOES
1118 Madison Ave. 212-717-1513 www.instagram.com/littleericshoes_ Families have been visiting the Upper East Side shoe store for more than three decades. It’ll cost you a pretty penny for one of its handmade, Italian pairs, but parents come back for the high-quality shoes, classic designs and helpful service. Best-sellers like booties, available in a variety of colors and styles, are time-tested favorites.
HARRY’S SHOES FOR KIDS
2315 Broadway 855-642-7797 www.harrys-shoes.com Just a block away from the
crafts, performances, workshops and more tied to Asian holidays, such as Diwali and the Lunar New Year. In general, those under 16 get free admission, further making it family-friendly.
iconic Harry’s Shoes is its kidcentric shop. The Upper West Side staple’s children’s store is devoted to finding the right shoe in the right size for your little one. Its vast selection offers a variety of name brands in styles for all occasions, from play to parties. In a cute touch, families get a balloon with their purchase.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 200 Central Park West 212-769-5100 www.amnh.org
BEST KID-FRIENDLY MUSEUM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS 103 Charlton St. 212-274-0986 www.cmany.org
This Hudson Square museum offers plenty of handson, creative play, including its popular Clay Bar. There’s something for visitors as young as 10 months, up to 15 years old, in disciplines like drawing, painting, photography, animation and songwriting. The museum’s summer Saturday Family Studios series offers a space for the
Kids can view art, as well as make their own, at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Photo: Children’s Museum of the Arts whole family to learn and create together. With a mission of making the arts accessible to all children, admission is free during general public hours for children with a disability and their caregiver, and work-
shops are universally accessible.
ASIA SOCIETY
725 Park Ave. 212-288-6400 www.asiasociety.org
This museum has locations across the globe, including in New York City on the Upper East Side. The educational institute encourages people of all ages to come in through family days stocked with
It’s no secret, this Upper West Side museum is a city institution and a favorite for families near and far. From the Butterfly Conservatory to marvels like the Titanosaur and blue whale, there are highlights to discover for the first time, or return to on repeat visits. The museum, which this year is celebrating its 150th anniversary, continues to update and renovate to better inform and engage visitors of all ages. Its pay-whatyou-wish admission also makes it easy to stay as long or as short as little ones’ attention spans can muster.
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PETS BEST DOG RUN
BEST DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
THE WILSON
Base of Fifth Avenue between MacDougal Street and University Place www.wspdogrun.org The community is strong at this dog run, which has a weekly newsletter and a fundraising calendar that features dog run regulars. As for the dog runs themselves, there are two separate ones for large and small dogs, both with plenty of shade and seating for owners and room to run for Fido.
EAST RIVER ESPLANADE DOG RUN
East 63rd Street at the East River
This Upper East Side dog run in Andrew Haswell Green Park boasts great views of the East River and Queensboro Bridge, has separate small and large dog runs, a hose to rinse off your pooch and lots of seating for owners to watch their dog and enjoy the scenery. It’s also well-maintained, which is key for any dog run.
Animal Haven has abandoned cats, as well as dogs, up for adoption. Photo: Animalhaven.org
72ND STREET DOG RUN
West 72nd Street and Riverside Drive www.dogrun72.org One of five dog runs located throughout Riverside Park on the Upper West Side, the one at 72nd Street stands out for its neighborhood feel, regular upkeep, loads of seating and shade and separate large and small dog sections. The volunteer-run Riverside Park Dog Owner’s Group helps maintain and advocate for all the park’s dog runs.
BEST PET STORE ZOOMIES
434 Hudson St. 212-462-4480 www.zoomiesnyc.com
132 West 27th St. 212-529-2671 www.thewilsonnyc.com You know a place is dogfriendly when it has its own, designated dog menu. The Chelsea restaurant launched said menu to much fanfare this past spring. Dishes resemble something you’d find on the “people” menu and include a 16-oz. grilled ribeye steak, pan-roasted salmon and grilled chicken breast.
BARKING DOG
1678 Third Ave. 212-831-1800 www.barkingdog94.com
Treat your pet at this West Village boutique. It’s stocked with artisanal goods like Bocce’s Bakery’s all-natural dog biscuits, crochet toys, fashionable carriers and luxurious beds (there’s even a pet tent). Zoomies also has its own line of biscuits and grooming products, including organic shampoo and stain and odor remover.
The theme at this Upper East Side staple is canine, from the name (of course) to its signature outdoor water fountain for dogs. Grab a seat on the patio to dine with your pooch. Dog owners like the happy hour deal and getting the chance to dine with their fur baby in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.
FURRY PAWS
FRED’S
1705 Third Ave. 212-828-5308
Whether you’re in search of specialty food for your fourlegged friend, or need some last-minute accessories, Furry Paws can help you out. It’s the type of place where you and your pet can quickly become regulars. The independent pet store offers free delivery, so you don’t have to lug large dog food bags all the way home.
PET CENTRAL
476 Amsterdam Ave. 212-579-3076 www.fredsnyc.com The walls of the Upper West Side bistro are all about dog appreciation, with framed pictures of man’s best friend all over (many of which are local). When you bring your pooch IRL to dine al fresco, the attentive staff makes sure the guest of honor is accommodated and has water.
All spruced up at PupCulture. Photo: PupCulture Cats aren’t forgotten, either you’ll just have to head to the restroom for a dedicated wall.
BEST RESCUE ANIMAL HAVEN
200 Centre St. 212-274-8511 www.animalhaven.org
The Lower Manhattan animal shelter has been helping abandoned cats and dogs since 1967, working to assist pet owners and prevent pet relinquishment. It is home to Helping Pets and People in Crisis, which assists those at risk of losing their pets, while its Pet Assistance and Resource Center provides support and education on pet ownership in at-risk communities. Of course, it also connects cats and dogs with new owners, with comprehensive bios on its website.
235 West 76th St. 212-712-1707 www.petcentralnyc.com This Pet Central location has won over pet owners with its friendly and knowledgeable service, wide selection of cat and dog food (especially organic and grain-free options), competitive prices and free same-day delivery in Manhattan. If it isn’t on the shelves, the store will gladly order it for you. Regulars are prone to stop in for a treat with their pooch and say hello.
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PupCulture offers grooming, among other services for your pet. Photo: PupCulture
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PLAYGROUND PUPS
664 Amsterdam Ave. 212-362-5221 www.playgroundpups.com
424 East 92nd St. 212-876-7700 ext. 4120 www.aspca.org
Upper West Siders are fans of this dog destination, which offers daily daycare, as well as boarding, grooming and training. On Saturdays, the space also hosts a free puppy playgroup, with sessions for small and large dog breeds. You can take care of all your dog’s needs in one spot, from grooming services during daycare to weekend playtime.
The ASPCA is one of the biggest names in animal rescue. Its Upper East Side adoption center has dogs and cats ready to go home. It also travels throughout the city for mobile adoption and low-cost spay and neutering services. Need medical treatment? The onsite animal hospital provides urgent care to pet owners on a limited income.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CATS 2472 Broadway 212-662-5761 www.neighborhoodcats.org
PUPCULTURE
521 Broome St. 212-925-2090 www.pupculture.com
Feral cats are the focus of this pioneering and influential Upper West Side rescue. The organization lays claim to inventing and popularizing mass trapping, in which whole colonies of feral cats are trapped, spayed or neutered and then returned. It also has co-designed equipment, such as a trap that aids in getting hard-to-catch felines. That’s all in an effort to reduce intake and euthanasia rates at local shelters.
Drop off your pooch for the grooming services and treat them to a bath based on their breed, age and sensitivity. Beyond dog grooming, the Soho shop - which also has locations in Tribeca and Roosevelt Island - offers daycare, boarding and walking services. Plus find pet supplies like beds, treats, toys and carriers. With all that, it can become your one-stop shop for taking care of your little guy.
BEST DAYCARE
DOGGY STYLEZ
356 East 87th St. 212-996-4000 www.doggystylezny.com
CIAO BOW WOW
11 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor 212-952-9300 www.ciaobowwowny.com
Pet owners appreciate how easy it is to get an appointment, especially for last-minute emergency grooming situations. Walk-ins are welcome at the Upper East Side salon, too. Grooming services include your nail clippings and shaves, as well as anesthesiafree teeth scaling. They have a special way with dogs that are anxious about grooming.
Marking dogs’ birthdays is just one of the ways this FiDi daycare pays special attention to its charges. It keeps dogs on a routine, so they better adjust to the space, and provides accommodations like medication and as-needed bath free of charge. Grooming services are also available on-site, along with treats, clothing, toys and collars at its boutique - perfect if you’re in a pinch at pick-up.
SNOWBALL’S SALON 943 Columbus Ave. 212-666-4606 www.snowballsalon.com
CANINE RETREAT BY AKC
The Manhattan Valley groomer is named after the owner’s dog. Customers find the staff treat their fur babies like one of their own. From shining coats to teeth brushing, your dog will look like a puppy again. After coming in once, clients tend to make it their go-to groomer, returning for years.
1105 First Ave. 212-317-1222 www.akccanineretreat.com
The Upper East Side outpost is one of six NYC “retreats” run by the American Kennel Club. The East 60th Street location, as it’s known, boasts two large play spaces. For movement outside of the daycare, AKC’s walking and jogging services are available. Additionally, boarding, training and grooming are on offer to meet all your pet’s needs.
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The Meditation Class specializes in vedic meditation. Photo: The Meditation Class
BEST HIIT WORKOUT
FHITTING ROOM
BARRY’S BOOTCAMP
584 Columbus Ave. 646-858-1658 www.fhittingroom.com
make meditation accessible to all, students in need can volunteer to help cover course fees.
PURE YOGA EAST
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The studio chain has been devoted to HIIT for more than 20 years. Its first NYC location opened in Chelsea in 2011, also notable for Barry’s first Fuel Bar and use of the coveted Woodway treadmills. The studio has been busy ever since, bringing in New Yorkers for its calorie-blasting treadmill and floor workouts.
This studio chain is devoted to HIIT (or high-intensity interval training). The small group classes are led by two instructors, for plenty of personal attention while you work through your kettlebell lifts and burpees. The Upper West Side location - Fhitting Room’s third in NYC - features two studios for its high-energy classes, along with amenities like individual shower rooms and high-end toiletries.
BEST SPA AND MASSAGE
In addition to its barre and vinyasa classes, the Upper East Side outpost of the yoga studio offers a variety of meditation classes under its “Pure Mind” umbrella in dedicated meditation studios. That includes the fundamentals of different techniques, breath work and yoga nidra (aka yogic sleep) - a state of deep relaxation that will calm even the most frazzled New Yorker.
From its stunning space (memorably featured in the first “John Wick” film) to its diverse bath treatments, the Tribeca spa makes for a memorable experience. Relaxation is the game here, with treatments designed to destress and detoxify, whether you’re going it alone, bringing a plus-one or grabbing the whole gang for a self-care session.
135 West 20th St. 646-559-2721 www.barrysbootcamp.com
THE SWEATSHED
1109 Second Ave. 212-758-3434 www.sweatshed.com
Crunch’s East 59th Street location is just like the other locations of the gym chain, from equipment to studio classes, save for the “Shed.” The space is stocked with battle ropes, rowers, TRX suspension training and more, with the classes open to members and nonmembers alike. The varied circuits in the small group sessions will make the 50 minutes fly by while also making you, yes, sweat.
BEST MINDFULNESS DESTINATION THE SPRING MEDITATION
145 Sixth Ave., Studio 6E 646-397-8616 www.thespringmeditation.com Meditation novices, advanced practitioners and anyone in between can find support and resources at this serene South Village studio. Vedic meditation is the focus of the courses, with workshops in subjects like chakra basics and ayurveda also on offer. As part of its mission to
203 East 86th St. 212-360-1888 www.pureyoga.com
THE MEDITATION CLASS 246 West 80th St., Studio 14 www.themeditationclass.com
Before taking a four-day course in meditation, prospective students sign up for a free phone consultation to see if the Upper West Side studio is a good fit for them. Those who ultimately end up enrolling rave about Kelli Douglas’ approach and style in teaching them the practice of vedic meditation. Monthly group meditations and drop-in office hours help keep the community and practice strong.
88 Franklin St. 646-503-1910 www.beaire.com
L’APPARTEMENT CAUDALIE SPA
819 Madison Ave., 4th floor 212-265-3182 us.caudalie.com Treat yourself at the French skincare brand’s first freestanding spa. The line specializes in vinotherapy, a wellness practice that uses wine byproducts for its treatments, from facials to massages to body wraps. The charming Upper East Side spa is like a Parisian escape, thanks to details such as a Louis XVI-style fireplace.
ETTIA HOLISTIC SPA
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This modest Upper West Side spa has been catering to busy New Yorkers for more than three decades. In fact, one of its packages is the “busy person package,” with a sea salt scrub, massage and facial all in just 90 minutes. Massages run the gamut from deep tissue and hot stone to sports and prenatal, to meet whatever your needs are.
In recent years, the boutique studio has expanded its offerings to include sports-based exercises and recovery, but dance cardio is its bread and butter. Founder Anna Kaiser frequently crafts new combinations, so you won’t get bored even if you take four classes a week. And you’ll feel the burn even as you’re learning new choreography. Through franchising, the studio is opening across the country, but the Upper East Side is where it all began.
239 West 72nd St. 1-800-795-7109 www.ettia.com
BEST DANCE FITNESS CLASSES ENERGI
815 Broadway 917-297-6893 www.energi.life The Greenwich Village event space’s studio has assembled some of the top names in fitness for its roster of classes. That includes dance-based offerings such as The Sculpt Society by Megan Roup; AK! Body and AK! Dance by Amanda Kloots; Choreo Cardio by The Rickey Sisters; and Sweet Space by Kathryn Avery. Find a dance fitness class almost any day of the week.
244 East 84th St., 4th floor 212-858-0305 www.theakt.com
STEPS ON BROADWAY 2121 Broadway 212-874-2410 www.stepsnyc.com
Dancers of all ages and levels can get moving at this Upper West Side dance center, founded in 1979. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary dance are just some of the genres taught. The range of classes caters to students just learning how to plie to the ClassPass set to professional dancers on Broadway.
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treatments available to moisturize and smooth.
JINSOON HAND & FOOT SPA
TENOVERTEN
421 East 73rd St. 212-249-9144 www.jinsoon.com
Celebrated nail artist Jin Soon Choi has developed such a following over the years in New York City that she’s opened four Manhattan nail salons, including on the Upper East Side, with treatments designed to revitalize your hands and feet. She’s also launched her own line of polish that is eco-friendly and free of harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, which you naturally will find at the salon.
COLORVAT
223 West 79th St., Suite 2 646-661-5277 www.colorvat.com The year-old Upper West Side salon is all about customization. A consultation before the job will address any concerns customers have, such as peeling cuticles or brittle nails. The technician works to meet color and design preferences, and the application is meticulous. Feet also get love, with several
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Multiple locations www.tenoverten.com Healthy nails and skin are the goal of this nail salon, which has locations in Soho, the Financial District, Tribeca and Midtown. That means no gels and dips, and only the use of non-toxic nail polishes. To further its mission, it even has its own line of non-toxic polishes and nail-care products like rose oil and polish remover.
BEST MEN’S GROOMING QUALITY BARBERS 164 East 88th St. 646-450-7030 www.qualitybarbers.com
This upscale Upper East Side barber shop focuses on meticulous hair cuts, styling and shaves. Customers come back, even after they’ve moved out of the neighborhood, for the first-name service and ease at booking appointments online or through an app. The vibe is often relaxing, too.
REAMIR
Multiple locations www.reamir.com Fourth-generation barber Arthur Rubinoff has four locations of his barber shop in Manhattan, including two on the Upper West Side. Reamir also has its own line of natural men’s styling products, from shampoo and conditioner to shaving cream and aftershave. (Fun fact: Rubinoff is founder of the Upper West Side’s NYC Barbershop Museum, complete with its own barbershop on site, too.)
BARBA
235 West 19th St. 212-675-2010 www.barbamgb.com This “men’s grooming boutique” in Chelsea offers both barbershop and salon services to meet a variety of self-care needs. In addition to haircuts and shaves, customers can get facials, body wraps, microdermabrasion and more. Popular services include beard color and SombraMP (scalp micropigmentation). The shop is also behind Strands for Trans, an initiative to create a safe space for the trans community by highlighting transfriendly barbershops and salons across the country.
Best Behavioral Health Resource Lighthouse Guild 250 West 64th Street (at West End) 212-769-6313 lighthouseguild.org Addresses and prevents vision loss through coordinated care for eye health, vision rehabilitation, behavioral health and related services. We can maximize your functional vision and help with underlying medical issues. We offer primary healthcare and specialty care, vision assessments (optometry), physical and occupational therapy. Our American Diabetes-accredited self-management program includes nutritional counseling and support groups. Our behavioral health services can help you cope with vision loss and depression, trauma, addiction and PTSD. Our Adult Day Health Care program is for people with vision loss and chronic medical conditions.
Best Workout That Comes To You Mind Over Matter 212-865-9290 www.mindovermatternyc.com The Workout That Comes To You! Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness is an in-home fitness service that provides certified professionals in personal training, yoga & pilates. We also focus on prenatal and postpartum fitness, senior fitness as well as outdoor workouts and various mind-body disciplines. Whether in your home or outdoors, MOM trainers turn any space into your own private gym.
Best Community Center Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center The Isaacs Center is an organization focusing on the needs of children, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers, including our isolated, homebound elderly neighbors. Today, we are elevating the quality of life of our most vulnerable neighbors by strengthening and expanding programs that are innovative and intergenerational, leveraging our relationships with partners to maximize the impact of our work, and striving to create one Upper East Side where no neighbor is left behind. As a result, the Isaacs Center continues to fulfill its mission to support self-reliance and dignity “across generations.”
Best Senior Residence Carnegie East Carnegie East House provides enriched housing for older adults—combining the freedom of independent living with supportive customized services. The community has 97 spacious light-filled apartments—all are fully accessible and contain custom closet systems, oak flooring, emergency call systems and efficiency kitchens. Monthly rents include: all meals, 3.5 hours per week of personal care, weekly housekeeping and laundry, 24-hour concierge, nursing and social work support and a full program of compelling activities. The community is not for profit residence and licensed by the NYS Department of Health. Most importantly, it is home to an incredible body of residents.
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VENUS ET FLEUR
185 Greenwich St. 917-551-5666 www.venusetfleur.com These are the gifts that truly keep on giving. The downtown shop, located in Westfield World Trade Center, crafts specially-preserved Ecuadorian roses that can last up to a whole year (with proper care). The shop is big on presentation, too, with the luxe, enduring roses displayed in your choice of a clear case or Parisian-style hat box.
JEROME FLORISTS
1379 Madison Ave. 212-289-1677 www.jeromeflorists.com
Warby Parker’s Upper East Side location is in a former pharmacy. Photo: Warby Parker
BEST GROCERY STORE SUNRISE MART 494 Broome St. 212-219-0033
Sunrise Mart has been bringing a taste of Japan to New York City for more than 30 years, with locations of the specialty market in Soho, as well as the East Village, Midtown and the owners’ year-old Japan Village in Brooklyn. Stock your pantry with products straight from Japan, shop fresh produce like yuzu and and pick up daily-made bento boxes.
GRACE’S MARKETPLACE
1299 Second Ave. 212-737-0600 www.gracesmarketplace.com
For more than 30 years, Grace’s has been serving up top breads, meats and cheeses to discerning Upper East Side shoppers. In recent years the store has expanded its offerings, with a move to a bigger location adding a dining counter, espresso bar and more prepared foods. So you can shop, eat on the spot or pick up something to go all in one place.
ZABAR’S
2245 Broadway 212-787-2000 www.zabars.com There’s a reason this Upper West Side mainstay is synonymous the world over with quintessential New York City food. From high-quality deli meats to decadent sweets, it’s a go-to for regular grocery needs and makes special occasions extra special. Your kitchen wouldn’t be complete without one of its branded mugs, either.
BEST MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
If a good embodies the spirit or iconography of the city, you can likely find it in the museum’s sprawling gift shop. Think skyscraper salt and pepper shakers, pigeon pins, “cawfee” mugs and water tower kits. It’s the perfect spot to pick up something for the homesick New Yorker in your life - or add a touch of home to your walls, shelves or outfit.
Sport a necklace or pair of earrings from the museum’s gift shop, and you’ll likely get a “Where did you get that?” Unique jewelry unlike anything you’d find in fast fashion are just some of the artful items on offer. Best sellers include butterfly brooches, handmade porcelain cups and felt ornaments.
1220 Fifth Ave. 917-492-3331 www.mcny.org
2 Lincoln Square 212-595-9533 www.folkartmuseum.org
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BEST CANDY STORE SOCKERBIT
89 Christopher St. 212-206-8170 www.sockerbit.com Licorice lovers will find plenty of kindred spirits at this stark-white West Village candy store, which is chock full of Scandinavian sweets. The premium candy is free of high fructose corn syrup, trans fats and GMOs. In addition to candy, you can shop a selection of Scandinavian decor, like patterned bowls to store your haul in.
THE SWEET SHOP NYC
404 East 73rd St. 212-960-8685 www.thesweetshopnyc.com
The roots of this familyowned Upper East Side florist date back to 1929. It has a special interest in orchids, including mini, double and triple. The shop also offers arrangements for any occasion and caters to events like weddings. It has maintained relationships with customers for decades, who return for the fresh flowers and beautiful arrangements. Same-day delivery is available in Manhattan.
This Upper East Side spot draws lines for its homemade goodies like chocolate-covered marshmallows and caramel bites. More than 60 different candies are available by the jarful, with trips to “Licorice Lane,” “Sour City” and “Gummy Town.” That’s not all - flavors from OddFellows Ice Cream Co., Il Laboratorio del Gelato and more are also on the menu.
PLANTSHED
IT’SUGAR
209 West 96th St. 212-662-4400 www.plantshed.com The Upper West Side flagship of this decades-old florist features several floors devoted to the cultivation of flowers and plants. There’s a giant pottery collection on one, and even a rooftop greenhouse to develop indoor and outdoor plants year round. The accommodating shop can help with any occasion, from events like weddings to anniversary arrangements to finding a new desk mate.
1870 Broadway, unit B 646-395-7946 www.itsugar.com It’s all about the gag at this over-the-top chain, known for its novelty creations like giant candy (such as an actual kidsize Sour Patch Kid) and cultural references (there’s a take on “Saturday Night Live’s” “Schweddy Balls”). There’s also, of course, plenty of bulk candy to take by the bagful, available in pretty much any type of sweet you can think of.
MOMA DESIGN STORE 81 Spring St. 646-613-1367 www.store.moma.org
The MoMA Design Store’s stock is as carefully curated as the walls of the contemporary museum; products must meet a set of eight criteria to make it onto the shelves. Shop the selection of games, tech decor, jewelry, books, furniture and more at the museum’s bi-level Soho outpost.
The American Folk Art Museum is a destination for ornaments. Photo: Christine Wise
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BEST EYEWEAR MOSCOT
75 Ninth Ave. 646-380-2586 www.moscot.com Stylish New Yorkers have been sporting Moscot’s frames since 1915; today’s “Originals” collection even includes styles from as far back as the 1930s. Moscot’s four NYC locations include its newest outpost inside the Chelsea Market, stocked with its own eyewear and opticians. The shop has a wide selection of frame styles, with experts on hand to help you find the best fit for your mug.
WARBY PARKER
1209 Lexington Ave. 646-757-2290 www.warbyparker.com There are Warby Parkers all over the city, but the Upper East Side location stands out for its charming details. Housed in a former drugstore, the shop retains those retro details, from the signage out front to using pneumatic tubes to move glasses between floors. There are two eye exam stations on site, if you need a new prescription, as well as books and reading nooks to peruse them in.
ANNE & VALENTIN
248 Columbus Ave. 646-690-6600 www.anneetvalentin.com
The French brand’s three Manhattan locations include the Upper West Side, where you can find its bold, well-designed frames in striking shapes and colors. It also has a kid’s line, for the littlest tastemakers. The opticians are hands-on in helping you find the perfect frame, and repairs can be done on-site if the need ever arises. Everything from the modern decor to the lighting is carefully considered to round out the shopping experience.
BEST WINE SHOP CHAMBERS STREET WINES
148 Chambers St. 212-227-1434 www.chambersstwines.com Natural wine may be all the rage as of late, but this Tribeca seller has been specializing in the stuff since 2001. It’s an authority on wines the world over, and the staff is always good for recommendations so don’t be afraid to ask. Follow along on Instagram to see what’s new in stock.
The Sweet Shop NYC carries a variety of classic candies. Photo: The Sweet Shop NYC
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Zabar’s is known the world over for its selection. Photo: Zabar’s
SHERRY-LEHMANN WINE & SPIRITS
505 Park Ave. 212-838-7500 www.sherry-lehmann.com
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This year the Upper East Side shop celebrates 85 years being in the wine and liquor business. Over that time, it’s grown its inventory to more than 6,000 items, with knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you through that dizzy-
ing selection. Fans of Bordeaux flock here, and it’s a goto for Champagne. The shop regularly hosts public tastings; currently it’s in the midst of its 25 Days of Bubbly, introducing a different producer each day.
AMSTERDAM WINE CO. 271 Amsterdam Ave. 212-201-1224 www.amsterdamwine.com
punch, with a well-curated selection offering something for both wine novices and connoisseurs alike. Shoppers applaud the store’s reasonable prices (there’s an entire section devoted to wines $15 and under). Liquor seekers will also find some craft spirits on hand, spotlighting the owners’ favorite whiskeys and gins.
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Artful items on offer at the American Folk Art Museum gift shop include unique jewelry finds. Photo: Christine Wise
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BEST HARDWARE STORE BARNEY’S HARDWARE 467 Sixth Ave. 212-675-3846
This West Village store may be tiny, but it has a solid selection that can accommodate even the most random request. Regulars appreciate the fair pricing and the knowledgeable and creative staff. All this adds up to the hardware store being a resource for many a grateful resident and shop owner in the neighborhood.
RAINBOW ACE HARDWARE
1449 First Ave. 212-517-7500 www.acehardware.com The sprawling Upper East Side store stocks more than just the typical hardware, electrical, paint and plumbing supplies and power tools. It’s a treasure trove of home organizers, toiletries, cookware, gifts, snacks and more goods. It’s open relatively late, too (10 p.m. on weekdays), which is helpful to apartment dwellers in a bind.
GARTNER’S HARDWARE 162 West 72nd St. 212-873-1050 www.gartnershardware.com
Customers prefer Gartner’s over the big-box hardware store, thanks to its extensive inventory and friendly service. The full-service shop, which has been serving the Upper West Side for more than 60 years, also helps advise on home repair projects and offers AC installation, key cutting and equipment rentals, among other services.
BEST WALLPAPER INNOVATIONS
150 Varick St. 212-807-6300 www.innovationsusa.com True to its name, Innovations has pioneered in its field. It’s developed wall coverings made of cork, faux leathers, denim and more unique materials. Its natural woven wall coverings include unique textures like knotted abaca and crushed capiz shells. See what might work for your home project and tastes at its Hudson Square showroom.
FARROW & BALL
Shop e-commerce brand One Kings Lane IRL in Soho. Photo: One Kings Lane
142 East 73rd St. 212-737-7400 www.farrow-ball.com
Pick up plants, and learn how to care for them, at The Sill. Photo: The Sill This British brand makes handcrafted wallpapers in rich, bold designs. Metallic prints are the most recent iteration on its wallpapers, made using recyclable paper and the company’s own paint. Wallpapers are also crafted to be stain-proof and wipeable, ensuring their durability. Customers can explore the brand’s offerings at its Upper East Side showroom.
JANOVIC
Multiple locations www.janovic.com Across 10 NYC locations, including two on the Upper West Side, Janovic specializes in paint, window treatments, upholstery and wall coverings. Its collection boasts hundreds of different wallpapers and wall coverings in any number of patterns and textures from name brands such as Schumacher and Scalamandre.
BEST HOME DECOR ROMAN AND WILLIAMS GUILD 53 Howard St. 212-852-9099 www.rwguild.com
The Soho shop features high-end wares by the touted design firm Roman and Williams (like handmade butcher stools, iron candelabras and fur throws), while also spotlighting craft objects from global designers. Pick up some pastries at the on-site French cafe La Mercerie, or a bouquet from Emily Thompson Flowers while you’re there.
GRACIOUS HOME
1210 Third Ave. 212-517-6300 www.gracioushome.com
Upper East Siders have been coming to Gracious Home for
their home goods needs since 1963. Anything from table linens to LED lightbulbs can be perused at the shop. Pick up a decorative pillow or two to spruce up a living room, or go all in on new cabinets or flooring in a home renovation at this well-stocked, all-accommodating store.
THE SILL
448 Amsterdam Ave. 917-675-7236 www.thesill.com “Plants make people happy” is the motto of this plant purveyor, with an outpost on the Upper West Side. Bring some happiness into your home with an item or several from its live collection - complete with charming pots and instructions on keeping them alive. Should your plant care skills be lacking, zero-maintenance fake and preserved plants are also available. Regular workshops like plant care 101 and Christmas tree decorating round out the education.
BEST LIGHTING FIXTURES ARTEMIDE
46 Greene St. 212-925-1588 www.artemide.net Italian manufacturer Artemide is a leader in lighting design, racking up awards in its field and collaborating with renowned architects and designers. Its New York showroom, located in Soho, displays its modern, artful floor, wall, table, ceiling and suspension lights.
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FOUNDRY LIGHTING 225 East 58th St. 844-544-4858 www.foundrylighting.com
160 Riverside Blvd. 646-308-1632 www.aaronbollmanandcompany.com
Name any type of light and you are likely to find it offered from this luxury retailer. A variety of ceiling, wall and outdoor lights are stocked, including select LED options, from a number of leading brands. Easily searchable by style, whether you’re looking for industrial, rustic or modern. Don’t know where to start? Get help on your project at the company’s Upper East Side showroom.
The Upper West Side construction firm has garnered word-of-mouth business throughout the city and Houzz accolades for its professional service and end results. Whether it’s a quick job or total reno, the firm has done it - including custom closets and built-ins - with projects including lofts, townhouses, new developments and condos.
ORIENTAL LAMP SHADE COMPANY
BEST FURNITURE STORE
223 West 79th St. 646-846-9228 www.orientallampshade.com
New Yorkers have been outfitting their apartments with lamps from the Upper West Side shop for more than 80 years. Its services include crafting custom lampshades, repairing broken lamps and creating lamp mounts. Beyond lamps, a wide variety of wall and ceiling lights are also available.
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ONE KINGS LANE
143 Spring St. 646-908-7000 www.onekingslane.com One of the e-commerce retailer’s three stores is in Soho, where you can shop its line of sectionals, coffee tables, dressers and more IRL, as well as find other brands and vintage pieces. With its Manhattan clientele in mind, the flagship offers small-space solutions. Need help? Make an appointment with a design consultant.
Farrow & Ball’s Upper East Side showroom. Photo: Farrow & Ball
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
ETHAN ALLEN
26 Varick St. 646-374-0053 www.californiaclosets.com
1010 Third Ave. 212-888-2384 www.ethanallen.com
As the name implies, the chain, which has a showroom in Tribeca, just does closets. Its designers are experts on finding solutions for organization and storage and saving precious space. They will guide customers through key details ranging from materials to lighting to hardware.
The (free!) interior design expertise is where it’s at at the Upper East Side location of the furniture chain. Whether getting a couch or rug or outfitting a whole apartment, the design center can point you in the right direction based on your taste and needs and make the process seamless.
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GOTHIC CABINET CRAFT 2652 Broadway 212-678-4368 www.gothiccabinetcraft.com
1583 First Ave. 212-734-1116 www.littlewolfcabinetshop.com
The furniture company has been a go-to for high-quality wood furniture since 1969. It crafts pieces in a variety of stainings and styles (from Shaker to mid-century modern) to suit a variety of tastes. It also does custom projects out of its NYC factory, for home items like entertainment wall units, radiator covers and shelving. The company has multiple locations in the city, including an Upper West Side showroom where you can do custom orders.
Every square inch of a New York City apartment can be used for storage. And for more than 50 years, this Upper East Side business has been outfitting urban homes with custom cabinets, of course, as well as shelving, bookshelves, entertainment displays and more that fit the specific needs of each apartment for years to come.
Inside Gothic Cabinet Craft’s UWS location. Photo: Gothic Cabinet Craft
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RESTAURANT INSPECTION RATINGS NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3, 2019 The following listings were collected from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s website and include the most recent inspection and grade reports listed. We have included every restaurant listed during this time within the zip codes of our neighborhoods. Some reports list numbers with their explanations; these are the number of violation points a restaurant has received. To see more information on restaurant grades, visit www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/services/restaurant-inspection.shtml. Milanes Spanish Restaurant
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Grade Pending (50) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F. Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation. Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas.
Hummus & Pita Co
585 Avenue Of The Americas
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Subway
221 7th Ave
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Daily Goods
75 9th Ave
Grade Pending (41) Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. Unacceptable material used. Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared. Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Las Delicias At Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
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Gym Sports Bar
167 8th Ave
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Greenwich Treehouse
46 Greenwich Ave
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Middle Eats
171 W 23rd St
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Umami Sushi
50 Greenwich Ave
Grade Pending (21) Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Offside Tavern
137 W 14th St
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Peter Callahan Catering
137 W 25th St
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Versa
218 W 35th St
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Johny’s Luncheonette
124 W 25th St
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Anytime Karaoke
23 W 32nd St
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Carry On Tea & Sympathy
110 Greenwich Ave
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Studio Cafe
59 Chelsea Piers
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Boqueria
53 W 19th St
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Join the Celebration
Original Sandwiches
58A Greenwich Ave
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No-Kill Action and Compassion
Star On 18th Diner Cafe
128 10th Ave
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Big Bowl Noodles
513 6th Ave
Grade Pending (4)
Elephant & Castle
68 Greenwich Ave
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Oramen
579 Avenue Of The Americas
Grade Pending (31) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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RENT ISN’T TOO HIGH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tered Barneys store on 76th Street, average asking rents per square foot plunged 14 percent, from $306 in 2018 to $263 today. The corridor’s free fall is even more dramatic when compared to its post-recession peak of $341 in the fall of 2016 – from which it fell 23 percent, according to data from the Real Estate Board of New York. Meanwhile, across the park on East 86th Street between Second and Lexington Avenues, where the new Old Navy just opened its doors, the rent dropped 11 percent from last year to $327 per square foot today – and 27% from its high of $450 just two years ago. Bottom line: REBNY, the industry’s largest trade association analyzed 17 major retail strips between the Battery and West 125th Street and found that average asking rents declined in 11 of them, or 65 percent, over a one-year period. Just four posted gains; two were unchanged. Even more precipitous price collapses – in 14 of the 17 corridors, or 82 percent – were reported over a threeyear period in markets as diverse as Herald Square and Soho, Greenwich Village and Fifth Avenue from the Plaza District to 42nd Street, REBNY found.
Is the Retail Apocalypse at Hand? Consider Bleecker Street between Seventh Avenue South and Hudson Street, where average asking rents ticked down just five percent, from $293 per square foot in the fall of 2018 to $278 today. But rents on that trendier portion of Bleecker had hit a post-recession, all-time high of $471 in the fall of 2016 – and they’ve been plummeting ever since, chalking up a staggering 41 percent drop over three years, REBNY research shows. The numbers correspond to soaring vacancy rates in almost all the key retail corridors. Simply put, landlords had raised rents sky high as the economy recovered from recession, scaring off tenants even as cyber-shopping cut demand – and they’re now discounting them steeply to fill empty spaces and recap-
Chelsea News|Chelsea Clinton News chelseanewsny.com ture the same shopkeepers they drove away. But the retail outlook is hardly dire, REBNY insists: Deal-making is healthy. With daunting asking rents falling, an uptick in year-over-year leasing activity has resulted. Retailers are now gravitating to unique in-person experiences like smaller pop-ups and promotional spaces as supply surges. And online brands have inked short-term leases to attract real-world, in-store shoppers. “New experiential concepts will continue to buoy the market moving forward,” said James Whelan, president of REBNY. The semi-annual, fall 2019 “Manhattan Retail Report” found that the declining rents present new opportunities to fill the rising number of empty storefronts as operators seek to enter or re-enter the market. It claims the outlook is positive, if challenging, as landlords dangle new incentives and proffer bargains and flexibility in rent negotiations. “Prospective long-term tenants remain selective, yet activity continues to be strong in today’s market,” Whelan added. Despite the downward trend, retail rents soared 22 percent on lower Broadway between the Battery and Chambers Street; 14 percent on a prime block in the Meatpacking District, 14th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues; and eight percent on West 125th Street between Fifth and Morningside Avenues. The broader falloff, REBNY says, is a “continuation of a multi-year market correction.” Still, whole swaths of the Manhattan retail scene seem either battered or transformed.
A New Hermes, a New Armani Exhibit A may be Madison Avenue: “Out of the 17 observed corridors, it experienced the largest year-over-year decline,” the report says. The crown jewel of American retailing, it posted average asking rents per square foot of just $906 this fall, falling below the symbolic $1,000 mark for the first time in years for ground-floor space between East 57th and 72nd
Streets. By comparison, the street commanded rents of $1,160 in 2018, before a sharp 22 percent falloff, and a top-dollar price of $1,446 in 2017, before a seismic decline of 37 percent. Large numbers of expiring leases contributed to high availability rates on Madison, leading owners to soften rents and offer more short-term lease deals, the report says. As a result, space is now being absorbed and several recent leases consist of retailers moving into smaller-sized storefronts, often with co-tenants. “Lots of brands are taking a look, testing the place out, coming into the neighborhood – and their spaces are being priced accordingly,” said Matt Bauer, president of the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District since 1999. Indeed, 36 new tenants have arrived on the avenue since July, the BID says. “Not every new store is permanent, some are pop-ups and short-terms leases … But you read about the retail apocalypse, and here you have all these major brands investing on Madison Avenue,” Bauer added. He cited three luxury boutiques, the faux-fur purveyor Maison Atia, which opened in October under a short-term lease; women’s clothing store Lingua Franca, which signed a longer lease; and fashion accessory Frances Valentine, which came in as a pop-up, then decided to make its tenancy long term. “Are there more vacancies than we would want? Absolutely, and what you’re seeing is a response by property owners to what’s happening in the marketplace,” Bauer said. Those changes span the global retail landscape, and they’ve fueled a vacancy rate of around nine percent in the BID’s territory, which runs from 57th to 86th Streets. The avenue’s signature tenants are also on the move. Giorgio Armani plans to redevelop its flagship store, tearing it down and rebuilding on site with ultra-luxe residences on top, and Hermes says it will move up the avenue and across the street to a new flagship location by 2022. Meanwhile, in some retail
strips, brokers evince a measure of optimism that rents may have bottomed out and opportunities abound. In a stretch of Broadway in Soho between Houston and Broome Streets, for instance,
asking prices have collapsed 12 percent, from $558 a year ago to $491 today. More dramatic still, the quarter plunged 40 percent from its historic post-recession peak of $812 in 2017.
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There’s a new twist this year on the holiday window displays that are a New York City specialty: Edible versions of the city’s iconic landmarks are literally taking the cake. “New York City is known for Christmas window displays,” said Lisa Mansour, the co-owner of NY Cake, who a few months ago came up with the idea of decorating her Chelsea shop’s window with NY-themed confections. She texted some local baker friends: “What do you think if we did a cute little window?” They loved the idea. The shop window at 118 West 22nd St. is the result. Since last Monday’s snowy night, it has been filled with sweet New York symbols, among them the Statue of Liberty; the Chrysler building; and two characters, including the Nutcracker, from the New York City Ballet’s annual performance. “Are these really made of sweets? So cute!” said Rebecca Yoon, a law student who passed by the window
on a recent morning. Could she buy one, she wondered as she took pictures of the sculptures. (No - they will be on display until January, by which time they will be too old to eat.)
Baking Community Mansour says her holiday window project has allowed her to work with other local bakers, as she once did when she held the annual NY Cake Show on Pier 36. That competition for local cake artists ended in 2017, when Mansour was busy opening NY Cake’s two shops – one in Chelsea, and one in Yonkers. Bakers from all over the city and beyond created her window display: Ashley Holt from Sugar Monster in Brooklyn; Kate Sullivan from Cake Power in Chelsea; Jean Schapowal from Cakes with Character in Hicksville, LI.; Melissa Alt from her eponymous Teaneck, NJ, shop and Vanessa Greeley from hers in
Warwick, NY. Cake Power’s Sullivan, who created the 42-inch Chrysler building, echoes the thought. “We usually meet at baking competitions, but it’s really great to see each other to do this together for the community,” she said. Joan Cohen, an Upper East Side resident who is learning cake design at NY Cake, said she has had an incredible opportunity to see great bakers collaborating. “People definitely will not recognize that these are made of sweets,” she said. “This is edible art.” Mansour says she looks forward to New Yorkers’ reactions to the sculptures. “That’s what I love, watching people’s expressions, hearing people talking about our displays and saying “Oh, my god!” she said. “Do you want a small joy for the holiday? You should definitely come and see it!”
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Regulatory hurdles create “an unfriendly retail environment,” Krieger said. Panelists shared her concern, discussing how the expense and length of bureaucratic processes such as updating a landmarked building, community board approvals, and city agency inspection and permitting procedures, make opening or improving businesses more challenging. Brewer was particularly concerned about the city slapping businesses with massive fines for minor infractions and suggested giving inspectors more discretion in doling out fines. Comptroller Stringer summarized findings in his September 2019 report that higher rents and property taxes, and competing with online shopping means retailers have had the most difficulty staying open. Comparatively, he said businesses that provide services like “doggy daycare” are doing well, because “Amazon hasn’t figured out how to get your dog home from a wash and mail it to you.” SOS co-founder Debbie Spero said in an interview that the shift to services is a natural response to easy, inexpensive online shopping. Amazon and other e-commerce sites may not be running mom-and-pop shops out of business. Spero has noticed that “e-commerce has hurt the big chains” more than independent shops. Assembly Member Rosenthal remarked: “now even Duane Reades are leaving? That’s a
Vacant storefronts were the topic at the crowded meeting on the Upper West Side. Photo: Nick Smith-Koblitz
real problem.”
Legal and Taxation Strategies Senator Jackson took an impassioned stand in favor of the controversial Small Business Jobs Survival Act, urging audience members to push the City Council to pass it. The bill would help stabilize commercial rents by affording tenants the rights to renew longer leases and fairly negotiate the terms with their landlord. Brewer said it merits further discussion, but emphasized it affects all renters, not just small business owners. She stressed the need for renter negotiation rights, pointing out that even she cannot get some landlords on the phone. Other panelists suggesting researching oncestigmatized commercial rent control policies as well. In response to a question on how to preserve supermarkets on the UWS, which has seen several closures despite a high demand, Council Member Rosenthal described how the commercial rent tax contributes to low profit margins. She said the tax affects Manhattan retailers south of 96thstreet. It brings in nearly $1 billion for the city budget, but Rosenthal does not think Manhattan should be the city’s “ATM.” She wants to raise the minimum taxed rent to $1 million and increase the tax on rents starting at $10 million to maintain revenue neutrality and relieve the burden on owners paying lower rents. Brewer wants to eliminate the tax altogether for grocery stores.
“Shop Local This Year!” The room erupted in applause when Senator Jackson discussed his vacancy tax bill and Assembly Member Rosenthal’s companion bill. Rosenthal explained the tax starts after a six-month vacancy and amounts to one percent of the assessed property value. She noted that Washington D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia have already passed similar bills. Rosenthal believes the reason most landlords keep storefronts vacant is to wait until they hit “the jackpot when a bank or a Home Depot would occupy the space.” Rosenthal dispelled the misconception that landlords receive tax write-offs for vacant storefronts, explaining vacant properties are assessed at lower values. City Council Member Rosenthal discussed her recently passed storefront tracker bill that requires the city to register all commercial storefronts, vacant or filled, and add them to a public database. This legislation will help the city better understand current vacancies and areas at risk. She also described the need for legislation to make property assessments transparent, because they often assess values too high and change them only after appeal. At the end of the meeting, Rosenthal made the crowd pinky swear to “shop local this year.” Brewer enthusiastically shouted, “I do!”
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A PASSION FOR POLITICS ELECTIONS
The UES has never elected a person of color to city, state or federal office. Tricia Shimamura aims to change that. BY CECE KING Tricia Shimamura came to New York City to be the next Jane Addams and ended up the Second Vice Chair of Community Board 8 (CB8). Now, she’s running to represent the 5th City Council District. Shimamura has earned a reputation for defending the vulnerable, from working with marginalized youth to defending trees at risk of being cut down for construction. A new mother, Shimamura brings her core team, husband Dov Gibor and five-month-old son Teddy, to campaign events. Shimamura sat down with us over breakfast, team in tow, to talk about what motivates her and what drew her to public service.
How did your upbringing and family background inform your desire to work in public service? I grew up in a very low-income household, the oldest of three siblings. My mom moved to Reno, Nevada when she became a single parent. There was a small Christian school she wanted to send us to. From fourth to eighth grade, I would help my mom vacuum the class-
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rooms and clean the bathrooms at night to afford tuition. No one in my family had graduated from college, and my mom was determined we would. Throughout my childhood we relied on public benefits, on pools, parks, libraries and on the SNAP program for food stamps. My Japanese grandparents were both interned in Wyoming at Heart Mountain. They still live in the same house they bought with reparation money. On my Puerto Rican side, my mother grew up in Brooklyn working at a T-shirt factory with her mother. They lived in NYCHA housing until my cousin was shot by the police. Neither side of my family ever understood my desire to be in government. Government was something that they feared. I saw the how communities of color, vulnerable communities, and low-income communities can feel so disconnected from the people who make decisions for them. I know what it means to feel secure in your citizenship and fear the police and the justice system. I know exactly what a quality education and safe housing can do to change your life. I can verify that public services are life-changing and how important it is to keep those services here.
How did your interest in public policy develop? My plan was never to run to office. The plan was always to become a social worker. When I got to New York I was placed in a school in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. I had some truly troubled kids who were involved in gangs or had parents who were incarcerated, kids who themselves had been involved in the juvenile justice system for years. I was amazed they were surviving and able to go to school even 30 percent of the time. I saw the Bloomberg Administration shut that school down. I saw a lot of kids suffering. I thought that as much as you can get done in a clinical, therapeutic setting, something needed to be done at the policy level. These kids were never going to be able to break the cycle of disenfranchisement when they faced a broken juvenile justice system, broken foster care system, and when SNAP benefits were being taken away. We talk about pipeline all the time. I saw the broken pipeline.
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Tricia Shimamura with husband Dov Gibor and son Teddy. Photos courtesy of Tricia Shimamura That’s how I ended up becoming a social worker in Carolyn Maloney’s office. I wanted to work on policy, and she was looking for social worker to deal with all the constituent casework that was coming in from 9/11 first responders needing services and not getting them. It wasn’t legislation, but it was handling people who fall through the cracks. A social worker advocates for their constituents, so that’s where I got my start.
How did you get involved with CB8? At Carolyn’s office, I was the liaison to community boards 4, 5, 6, and 8 at one point. By far Community Board 8 was my favorite, because they never agreed on anything. Nobody would ever let an issue go by. I loved that. I thought it was so great to see these community neighbors who felt so strongly about the potholes, development, small businesses and liquor licenses. In 2015, I became Director of Government Affairs at Columbia University. I knew that I would never be able to work in my own voice if I continued to work for Carolyn. At that point, I loved this community, and I had a lot to say. I joined the community board pretty much the day I resigned, first as a public member and then was appointed in the next cycle by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.
Why did you join the Parks and Waterfront and Transportation Committees? Open space as always been impor-
tant to me as someone who grew up all over the country. It renews a sense of humanity, it is essential for building strong families, is a benefit everyone can enjoy, and it’s unfortunately something at risk of going away due to overdevelopment. Parks was easy to believe in. Bike lanes, vendors, construction. All of that falls under transportation and are critical to quality of life and accessibility.
How has running the campaign been? I am the only woman of color in the race, which is not surprising, considering the Upper East Side has never elected a person of color on the city, state, or federal level. I am the only mom in the race. I spent the majority of my pregnancy building my website myself. I really believe we need more moms in office, particularly in this neighborhood where we have so many educational concerns. Because I have a small, young family, they’re with me everywhere I go. It’s the only way that I can spend time with Teddy and Dov and be responsive to the community. And also, childcare is wildly expensive. I’ve had fundraisers in small businesses to highlight them, and because they know me. It’s very personal. I have committed to not taking any money from real estate or developers. I don’t think that this community deserves a voice that is tainted or pushed by anyone other than the families that live here.
Have there been any roadblocks to your campaign? How do you respond to the naysayers? Oh so many. We are more than a year and a half away from the election and I have been told by at least ten people to change my last name, that the Upper East Side will never elect a “Shimamura.” I’ve been told to adopt Dov’s last name instead or move out of the district, to East New York, if I want to run for office. Democrats have demanded to know my family planning and said I can’t show up with Teddy to events, because it will look bad for the campaign. I’ve been told to lose weight. It’s constant, but a friend told me early on to grow thick skin. Our community deserves strong leadership that can withstand the naysaying. Although I’ve been told that the Upper East Side won’t elect a JapaneseAmerican, I’ve never been told that my passion, that the ideas I’ve been producing, or that my qualifications and experience are not enough. Regardless of whether someone supports me, I’m going to fight for them and bring them to the table. And I love my last name. I’m very proud of my background. This interview has been edited and excerpted.
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