20% of Upper West Siders are Depressed, or Have Been
April 22, 2010 by Avi · Leave a Comment
The Upper West Side was near the top of a not-so-happy list compiled by Time Out New York this week. The neighborhood had the fourth highest percentage of its residents who have been told Read More / Comment »
Nadler Explains Obamacare, and Why He Almost Voted No
Upper West Side Congressman Jerry Nadler made a rare appearance at the Community Board 7 meeting on Tuesday night, and he used the opportunity to talk about the new health care law and why Read More / Comment »
Where to Get the Swine Flu Vaccine on the UWS
January 11, 2010 by Avi · Leave a Comment
The swine flu is still around, even though it’s not in the headlines anymore, and now the shots are available to everyone. Initially, pregnant women, young children and others at a higher risk Read More / Comment »
Local Congressman at Center of Health Debate
December 22, 2009 by Avi · Leave a Comment
Rep. Jerry Nadler, who represents the Upper West Side, joined a coalition of 57 Liberal congressional representatives who vowed this summer not to vote for a bill without a public health insurance option. But with the Senate Read More / Comment »
Local Pediatricians Still Can’t Get Swine Flu Shots
Westside Pediatrics at 91st Street and Columbus Avenue asked the New York City Department of Health for about 2,000 doses of the swine flu vaccine this fall. But by the beginning Read More / Comment »
How Will Jerry Nadler Vote on Health Care?
September 15, 2009 by Avi · 2 Comments
Congressman Jerry Nadler, who represents the Upper West Side, has led the fight for a public health insurance option in any health care legislation that reaches the president’s desk. But Nadler hasn’t Read More / Comment »
West Side MoveOn Vigil Highlights Health Care Woes
About 1,000 people showed up for a candle-light vigil in Columbus Circle Wednesday night and listened to New Yorkers who have been screwed by Read More / Comment »
Is Whole Foods a Wolf in Eco-Friendly Fair-Trade Clothing?
August 28, 2009 by Avi · 2 Comments
The new Whole Foods at 97th Street and Columbus opened loudly on Thursday, as a group advocating for single-payer health care stood outside calling for a boycott. About 50 Read More / Comment »
