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Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastWest 111th Street Swap & Shop and Lost Dog is FOUND!Today we'll learn about the West 111th Block Association's event this weekend as well as find out whether Tiger, that lost dog on West 98th Street and Broadway was found. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. There is indoor dining, outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery! Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts First up is the West 111th Street Block Association's Swap & Shop event on Saturday, April 24th at 12pm. Dan McSweeney tells us all about it. Just one thing: O...2021-04-2305 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastShakespeare in the Park, Half-Marathon in Central Park, WSSL Leadership ChangeWahoo: Shakespeare in the Park is ON, there was a half-marathon in Central Park and another to come this Sunday, and there is a new commissioner for the West Side Soccer League. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. There is indoor dining, outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery! Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. This Just in From the Mayor: -- Mayor Bill De Blasio says the city is on track with the vaccination doses given to city residents. He received a Johnson + Johnson vaccination during t...2021-03-1918 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastColumbus Avenue Hoarder Gives Comment, Adopt a Dog Event, IG is FastestThank you for your patience! The Columbus Avenue hoarder gives a quick comment as a DSNY team begins to remove his belongings and correspondent Harry Leff tells us about the dog event at Athleta. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Mental Health Resources: NYC Well: The city has set up a hotline AND clearinghouse for mental health resources. Click HERE, too. Favor: Please do share the show with at le...2021-03-0706 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastRiverside Park Graffiti, Couture Kids Closing, Personal MatterImportant! This episode contains quick notice for listeners. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. General News: -- Riverside Park has addressed the graffiti seen all over the park. Thank you, Riverside Park! Business News: -- Couture Kids on Columbus Avenue between West 75th and 76th streets is closed. Important Notice: A hiccup is causing a short break. Be back soon! In the meantime, please do l...2021-02-2103 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastWillie the Moose on Amsterdam, Babul the Art Framer, NY PopsUp and Curtains Up NYCSo much news today! There's a new moose in town...His name is Willie and can be found at the corner of West 81st and Amsterdam Avenue. Babul is a long-time art framer on Columbus Avenue, and our government officials announce new arts initiatives which include pop-up performances and getting Broadway back soon.Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue.This Just in From the Mayor:-- Mayor Bill De B...2021-02-0924 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastNYC Podcasters, AAP's Golden Crane Podcast AwardsThe Upper West Side Corner Talk host Lee Uehara is going to take a short break to work on the AAP GOLDEN CRANE Podcast Awards Show and a winter mini-conference for NYC Podcasters, a network of indie podcasters here in, well, NYC.Here's a challenge for you until the next episode: Say. Hello. Yep, that's right. Just say hello, give a smile, or even just some eye contact with folks. We just never know if we're the only human connection someone will have in that moment. DM or write in to share your HCM: Human Connection Moment....2021-01-2102 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastMichael's Blow-Out Sale + Closing, Pioneer's Cleaning,City's Vaccine PlanMichael's on Columbus Avenue is closing and having a huge sale. Pioneer Supermarket, also on Columbus, got a deep clean this week, according to marketing manager Angela DeCicco. You'll also hear about the mayor's mega-vaccine station at Citifield, a new phone scam on the rise regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Click to REPORT HERE.Your host is now on Clubhouse! Follow her to join her on convos about photography, podcasting, and EFT Tapping: @leeuehara. For more information this latest social media craze, click HERE.Show MentionsMichael's Stores, West 99th and Columbus Ave.Amsterdam Ale House, West 76th and Columbus...2021-01-1207 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastHappy New Year 2021! It's the Year of the Ox!Happy New Year 2021, Everyone! Today's episode is a short holiday greeting. Your host Lee Uehara shares a simple tip to figure out if you fall under this Year of the Ox. Please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.2021-01-0501 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastStolen Dog is Returned, Tips for Entering 2021, Need to Rent an Instrument at a Great Place?UWS neighborhood news covered: Luca, the dog stolen from the front of Garden of Eden Market, has been returned; there is an amazing strings instrument repair and rental shop on West 93rd Street; how to do a vision board with resulting success; ways to say "2021" with Harry S. Leff.Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day. Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Arts and Entertainment:-Vision Boards: THe key is to feel the feeling of...2020-12-3114 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastChristmas Day Openings, COVID-Mask-Glasses Tip, DMV License News, Dave the Guitar Guy, Soccer LeagueRegistrationUWS neighborhood news covered: Christmas Day openings, tips for wearing glasses during COVID-19 and how to renew your driver's license without leaving the neighborhood.Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where Christmas Day dinner is offered. Utopia is going to offer a ribeye dinner with the fixin's is available for pick-up or delivery for just $39.95.UWS News:- DMV license renewals at AAA on Broadway at West 62nd Street- Rain-X Anti-Fogging solution for glasses-wearing folks during COVID-19- Ever wonder: Where is Dave Smith the Guitar guy – where are you?!- GoFundMe started by Margaux Nissen Gray for Fu...2020-12-2216 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastSt. Agnes Library, Chuck Schumer, Pastrami, 8th Grader Writes Op-Ed, School Open House and More!UWS neighborhood news covered: Restaurants, Chuck Schumer's random visit, St. Agnes Library, 8th grader writes op-ed for NY Daily News, and much more. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your next diner breakfast platter! (Episode 12.)This Just In From The Mayor:- Indoor dining ceases on Monday, December 14.- Vaccine Command Center will open to serve communityUWS News:- Chuck Schumer visits Grow NYC Market at West 77th Street- West 77th Fridge: Volunteer or take what you need, tip from Samara- West End Avenue Open Streets opens again- Broadway Mall Association has virtual walking...2020-12-1325 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastHoliday Lightings, Profile: Knitty City's Pearl Chin's Legacy Lives on with Son Zach ChinHoliday Lighings along Broadway and an interview with Knitty City's Zach Chin, son of Pearl Chin are covered in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your next diner breakfast platter!Also covered in this episode:- Central Park's 24th Annual (Virtual) Holiday Lighting at Harlem Meer.- Holiday light installations from Broadway Mall Association and the Lincoln Square BID.- Pez Christmas Tree at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum.- West Side Tenant's Conference, December 5th and 6th.UWS CORNER TALK PROFILE:Zach Chin, Knitty City on West 79th Street. (This...2020-12-0317 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastT-Day Turkey Tips, West 75th Street Fire Fund, Facebook Alternative to Cell Phones for KidsT-Day turkey handling tips for the home chefs is just one thing host Lee Uehara will cover in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your Thanksgiving dinner!Also covered in this episode:- UWS Fire Displaces ResidentsThere was a fire on West 75th Street, and all the residents have to relocate. There is a Go Fund Me campaign. Click HERE.- A quick note on hoarding in relation to fires: tidy up, folks!- Celso de Lemos, the Portuguese linen shop on Columbus Avenue.Local School and Family News...2020-11-2523 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastThanksgiving Options, Dog Food Recall, Drinking Tweens, Waterline Park TipWhere will you get your Thanksgiving dinner this year? We'll share a list of neighborhood options, including Utopia Diner.Also covered in this episode:Local School and Family News:- Drinking tweens at the big yard at P.S. 87 at West 77th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.- A big favor...- Booker T. Washington, MS54, has a virtual Turkey Trot.- Albright Raw Dog Food Recall and Tips for Preparing Pet Meals from Albright owner, Lee Albright (and btw, Lee did reach out to the USDA Hotline and hasn't heard back yet -- forgot to mention it...2020-11-1722 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastArt on the Ave Gallery Walk, Rat Academy, KrispyKreme: Yay or Nay?Host Lee Uehara covers the inaugural initiative, Art on the Ave NYC. It's a gallery walk for everyone, on Columbus Avenue from West 60s to the West 70s and maybe West 80s. Small businesses are encouraged to participate -- it's not too late!Then, Lee shares her take on Krispy Kreme based on UWSFinds's post question, "Yay or Nay?"And then there's the Rat Academy. Who knew? It's sponsored by NY Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, and it's happening on Tuesday, November 17th at 1pm.Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts:This one is actually a "Bike for...2020-11-1413 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastWEA Removed from Open Streets; New Curfew for UWS Businesses; La Botaniste's Owner Talks Plants and More!In today's show, you'll meet the owner of newly opened restaurant Le Botaniste; find out about West End Avenue and the Open Streets program; and you'll learn about the new curfew for restaurants and gyms that goes into effect on Friday, November 13th.You'll find out about the Broadway Mall Association's final clean-up event of the year. Hint: It takes place on Saturday, November 14th.Host Lee Uehara will also share her notes from Community Board 7's Transportation Committee meeting, and you'll hear from 11-year-old show correspondent Henry A. as he reports on his observations when the neighborhood erupted...2020-11-1318 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastStores Boarding Up for Possible Riots; 89-Year-Old UWSer Makes YouTube VideoIn today's edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, your host Lee Uehara met voter Dan Zimberg on the corner of West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Dan gets to lead off the show by telling folks to vote!Today's first story is about stores taking preventive measures by boarding up their shops in preparation for possible riots that may happen due to the presidential election this week. Stores such as Swatch, on the corner of West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, have already installed boards to cover the windows.Then, we meet Hadassah Tannor, who said she felt...2020-11-0205 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastSpecial Edition: West 102nd Street - Voting Early, Waiting in Line and What to BringIn today's special edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara meets voter Kate Maloy who gets to lead off the show before talking about the early voting scene at West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Lee also shares tips on what to bring to make standing in the hours-long line more bearable.(**BRING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER!!!** - forgot to mention this. Ack!)Jack Cole, a line leader for the polling location shares his observations Sunday morning. Then, Lee meets Susan Gross, a voter in line who is concerned about her mom and has to go to...2020-10-2610 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastStrut Your Mutt Day with ALR, Target Opens, NYHS and Asia Society's New ExhibitToday your host Lee Uehara talks about Target's opening on the UWS, the New York Historical Society's new exhibit in partnership with the Asian Society.Also discussed is Animal Lighthouse Rescue's collab with AG Jeans for Strut Your Mutt Day.Today's sponsor: Could be YOU!If you have a great story, business or resident profile that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: info@uwscornertalk.com or visit http://www.uwscornertalk.com. And, please do consider donating and/or sponsoring the show. You can do so by clicking HERE.Please do share the show with at l...2020-10-2209 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastFlying Tiger is Closing: Big Sale! and Tecumseh Playground Gets Fresh Coat of PaintIn today's show, host Lee Uehara shares a tip from neighbor Leah that Flying Tiger on Columbus Avenue is closing - but wait! There's more: the 30+ employees who are losing their jobs are looking for work. So if you need to hire someone, please visit the store to check out some candidates. The store is closing in early November.Then, Lee got a chance to talk the first female painter in the Parks department. Linda Kane spoke with Lee informally about the painting of Tecumseh playground this week. The color of the structures is Benjamin Moore's Stonehouse, by the...2020-10-1806 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastTrick-or-Treating Canceled, NYC Marathon 2020 is VirtualIn this episode of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara reports on the major street blocks where trick-or-treating for Halloween 2020 is canceled. David Owens from the West 90th Block Association also shares how disappointed super Anderson Lopes of the St. Martin's Tower is because the street's famed maze activity is also canceled.The day's second story is about two races going virtual: the TCS NYC Marathon and the 1K to 10K Turkey Trot offered by Booker T Washington Middle School in November.If you have a great story that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: i...2020-10-1709 min

Upper West Side Corner Talk PodcastWelcome to The UWS (NYC) Corner Talk Show!Welcome to the UWS Corner Talk Show, where you'll get neighborhood news just like you would if you ran into a friend or neighbor at the corner on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City.To submit your verifiable neighborhood news (include phone number): info@UWSCornerTalk.com.2020-10-1701 min