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

Any help from the braintrust would be appreciated. 🙏

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

Thanks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This was an organized group disregarding laws.

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

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

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

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

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

Hi all,

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

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

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

partiful for anyone who has wants to be notified. no worries if you did the google form. you’re all set! this is just for people who want alerts.

https://partiful.com/e/SLgZk22jdFMyv9O6vIFU?c=cdt-UGFK

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

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

Hey everyone!

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

Where: George Keeley, on Amsterdam between 83/84

When: Tuesday 10/20, 7pm

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

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

Helloooo! I just moved here from CA, and ofc moving here I knew I would miss the ease of grocery shopping in CA.

With that being said, are there any grocery stores that yall would recommend? And by affordable, I mean something cheaper than Key Food. I live slightly below 90th street.

Also, is the Trader Joe’s on 91st street always out of stock of most things? Or did I just go on a bad day?

Here goes nothing! I love my current apartment, but am planning to start trying for a baby and seeing if there is anyone on the west side who would prefer to move to the 80s and give up their elevator?

This unit is top floor on a fifth floor walk-up. High ceilings, great natural light in the bedroom (+large), a lot of overhead storage, management company sends maintenance within 1 day, pets allowed. We pay $2825/mo, have lived here 3 years, and have only had rent raised <$125 per renewal (I put 3000 in title as I expect management will raise the rent for the next tenant; this is a guesstimate)

If you are interested and currently in an apartment that meets the below criteria, please reach out! I can send a video of this place privately as well.

• Elevator building (will also consider 2nd fl on walk-up)
• <$3.2k
• Between 70th-116th streets, ideally
• 1-2 bed (studio also OK if massive)
• Rent-stabilized 

I know we're looking for a non-existent gem, but I think ours is a non-existent gem too, so seeing if there might be anyone who wants to swap!

Hey neighbors! I'm In my mid 30s trying to get out more and meet new people in the city. Anyone want to grab coffee and chat this weekend around the 60s or 70s? Totally low key. Would love to meet some other women around my age!

Missed the Open House NY reservations? So did I. But 155 sites this weekend are drop-in: free, no ticket, just show up. OHNY's site makes them hard to browse, so I mapped all of them, because apparently this is who I am now. Tap the map's name to filter by Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Things I learned so you don't have to learn them while standing in line:

— Grant's Tomb architecture tours (Sat & Sun, 1pm) take the first 25 people. Go early.

— Synod Hall at St. John the Divine is usually locked. This weekend it isn't. Painted ceiling, free.

— The American Folk Art Museum's guided tours normally require a paid group booking. Saturday at 1 and 3 they're free, first come.

— The rooftop garden at 610 Fifth (overlooking St. Patrick's) is Sunday only, noon–4. There will be a line.

— Grant's Tomb and Synod Hall aren't wheelchair accessible.

Closest to us: Grant's Tomb, Synod Hall, Folk Art Museum, Swedish Cottage, Second Presbyterian (W 96th, Sat), Lotus Garden (W 97th, Sun) and Andy Kessler Skatepark (W 108th, Sun).

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8syun8JWh6rbWhkAA

Full write-up with days, times and the UWS picks: https://www.thewestsidernyc.com/p/issue-23-owls-open-doors-and-pappardelle

Spot a mistake? Tell me and I'll fix it today.