Rabies Update: More than 100 Rabid Raccoons Found, At Least 233 Vaccinated
April 30, 2010 by Avi · Leave a Comment
Central Park raccoon, by D. Bruce Yolton.
By Melissa of Out walking the dog
On a bright, sunny day at the end of March, a white pickup truck with the letters USDA emblazoned across its side cruised slowly along the paths of Riverside Park. Read More / Comment »
The Casualties of Spring
March 23, 2010 by Avi · Leave a Comment
Editor’s Note: This is a monthly Outdoors column by Melissa, who blogs at Out Walking the Dog.
About 10 days ago, a massive storm tore apart umbrellas all over the city. A Sunday morning stroll through a ravaged upper Broadway revealed bones, skin and entire carcasses strewn about the streets. Read More / Comment »
Snow Creatures Emerge From the Blizzard
The massive snowfall that hit New York City this week had an almost perfect consistency for packing and molding. On Friday and Saturday, Upper West Siders went outside and built various snow creatures and structures. Read More / Comment »
NYC Parks Handing out Sleds and Hot Chocolate
February 27, 2010 by Avi · Leave a Comment
After warning people about going into the parks on Thursday night due to falling branches, the NYC Parks Department is encouraging people to go sledding today. Read More / Comment »
Best Sledding Spots on the Upper West Side (with Map!)
The blizzard of 2010 is here, and there’s no better way to experience it than on a sled. Upper West Siders have access to some of the best sledding hills in New York. So grab your Read More / Comment »
11 Inches in Central Park; We’ve Got Pictures
December 20, 2009 by Avi · Leave a Comment
A snowstorm dumped 11 inches of snow on Central Park, according to the National Weather Service, and then sped off to Long Island, leaving Upper West Siders with a gorgeous day to play. Check out some pictures from the park today, and send us some of your own. Read More / Comment »
Where to Go Sledding on the Upper West Side
Upper West Siders have access to some of the best sledding hills in New York. So grab your hand-crafted toboggan, or your plastic lunch tray, and head to the hills. Read More / Comment »
Inspiration and Perspiration: Marathoners Hit Central Park
November 2, 2009 by Avi · Leave a Comment
Just when the runners participating in Sunday’s marathon were at their breaking point, they came into Central Park, and encountered a crowd of thousands of Upper West Siders and Read More / Comment »
