Local Congressman at Center of Health Debate

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 »

UWS Congressman Looking for Interns

Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat who represents parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan, including the Upper West Side, is looking for interns for the spring semester. The positions are unpaid, but can qualify for college credit. Check out the ad below: Read More / Comment »

City Wants Frank McCourt Writing School on West Side

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein has thrown his support behind opening a specialized writing high school on the Upper West Side named after Pulitzer-Prize-winning author and teacher Frank McCourt. Read More / Comment »

How Will Jerry Nadler Vote on Health Care?

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 Siders Unnerved by Helicopters; Brewer Wants Ban

Two days after a helicopter and plane collided over the Hudson River, killing 9 people, politicians who represent the Upper West Side said they want new rules for the air space over the city. Read More / Comment »

Nadler Announces Millions in Arts Funding for the District

Congressman Jerry Nadler, who represents the Upper West Side along with other neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn, sent home a nice care package this week – the kind that drives Republicans crazy. Read More / Comment »