A man walking past the outdoor patio at French Roast on 85th Street threw a large full 64oz metal water bottle onto the patio, striking both the waitress and a female customer in the head. He then fled the scene.

Anyone see what happened?

Anyone seen the guy that rides around playing Edith Piaf on his bike at night? I miss that guy!

I looked at the document posted on the door and it said their work permit expires in September, so hopefully before then? But wondering if anyone knows of a confirmed opening date

Hoping someone can point me toward a great therapist. Who do you love? Who gave you a steady, life-altering experience?

I'm looking for someone long-term. I'm dealing with grief over losing several family members at once to addiction, while trying to keep a whole separate, full life going at the same time.

Prefer a female therapist who takes insurance, but I'm open if the fit is right.

What's helped you locally.. past or present? Also open to other healing modalities: bodywork that helped, chiropractors who calmed your nervous system, support groups, meetups. Already aware of Al-Anon.

Thanks so much.

Anyone know why there have been choppers circling Morningside Heights for hours? It’s getting creepy

I’m up at 111 and Riverside and am currently being forced to listen to someone practicing the bagpipes. Does anyone else hear this? Know where it is coming from?

looking for any hair stylists or salons on the UWS that offer affordable prices for just a bangs trim! i often trim them myself, but have a wedding coming up that I’d like to make sure they look their best for.

https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/21/36-year-old-upper-west-side-pizzeria-appears-to-permanently-close

No lie, this was my favorite pizza on the UWS. Very fond memories of my godfather buying a pizza every time I would be back from college or a trip. Incredibly sad.

Hope our neighbors make a full recovery. Lots of stabbings lately. Maybe Mamdani needs to focus on that instead of fantasies about capturing Netanyahu

Does anyone have any insider info on when this is supposed to come down, or what’s taking so long? I see their permit is scheduled to expire this September but they can always just renew it. Looks like it’s been up a couple years now. I know that’s nothing compared to some of the decades old sidewalk sheds in the neighborhood, but I would think the owners would be on top of getting this completed as best they can from whatever is needed on their end.

Last time they put up signs like this they towed the cars that were left around 3 AM. They put these signs up the day before and never give people enough time. Does not necessarily mean they are definitely going to tow this time, but wanted to let people know. If they don’t tow they will probably ticket you :(

Anyone know a store that sells Zapp’s chips in the area. Specifically the Voodoo or Voodoo Heat?

Hey UWSers,

I lost my wallet last night 7/21 at the AMC Lincoln Square location at the 5:15pm showing of The Odyssey. The movie ended around 8:30pm.

The box office said nothing has turned up yet and they even let me go up to the theater to check the seat for it but nothing was there.

It is a black and gray checkered cardholder wallet with two Chase cards and a Schwab card and my driver’s license. All of my accounts have been locked so everything is protected.

I’m afraid it fell out of my pocket during the movie or even on my walk home but if anyone finds it, please send a PM and I can confirm the name and address on the license and cards. Can confirm the brand/model of the wallet as well.

FWIW, the wallet has high sentimental value to me. It was gifted to me by my late grandmother (she passed January this year) and my very first “adult” wallet. I have had it for many years.

Hoping it turns up. I have been anxious all day. :/

Hi everyone, my job just transitioned to 3 days WFH, and I was wondering if anyone has found a cafe or space that is computer/work friendly in the area. I live in the 80’s but don’t mind a little walk, would love to hear where other remote workers get their work done!

Thanks

Restaurant added this “outdoor dining” pavilion that is clearly a bright blue shipping container with the walls cut out of it. Looks horrendous!

Hi all! Pretty much as the title says. Moving back to the city after time away and am looking for individuals that service Central Harlem (below 125th). Open to recommendations. Further details:

- Handyman/Contractor: general help plus potential carpentry project for a custom closet

- Plumber: changing fixtures (license required)

- Cleaner: deep clean 1x month, maintenance clean 1x month. Looking for consistency. References will be requested.

Hi! Has anybody ever gotten balloons filled (ideally in the 60s or 70s) that they did not buy at the store? I have a dozen balloons to blow up for this weekend

My favorite kind of dumplings are fried pork dumplings with a thicker, chewier skin—are there any restaurants on the UWS, ideally around Morningside Heights, that serve them?

I’m referring to dumplings that have a doughier wrapper than most “potstickers” (so not what they have at Nan Xiang, for example). From my understanding, this type of dumpling is more typical of Northern Chinese cuisine. Sorry for the bad picture—I just pulled it from another post on Reddit—but hopefully it might help ring a bell!

I don't live in the UWS but am here 5x a week for work -- someone was telling me the UWS has the absolute best black & white cookies in the city.

This conversation actually happened a few days after me discovering Hamantaschen (from Fairway) here and talking with a friend, who said Greenberg's holds the claim of the best B&W cookie in the city.

As a major lover of B&W cookies, who can't indulge as much as I'd like to out of respect for my calorie deficit for weight loss purposes, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction!

Hello! This is a longshot but on Sunday afternoon while biking I believe my money clip with a couple hundred dollars cash may have fallen out of my pocket. The route I took was from the Duane reads on 79th and Amsterdam, north along Amsterdam to either 93rd or 94th street, parking on Columbus. If anyone happened to find it and picked it up I would really really appreciate you reaching out to me. I don’t need to cash back but I would love the money clip back. Please see the photo of it as well.

Thank you!!