Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

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Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast episodes

  • Thanksgiving Options, Dog Food Recall, Drinking Tweens, Waterline Park Tip

    Where will you get your Thanksgiving dinner this year? We'll share a list of neighborhood options, including Utopia Diner.

    Also covered in this episode:


    Local School and Family News:
    - Drinking tweens at the big yard at P.S. 87 at West 77th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
    - A big favor...
    - Booker T. Washington, MS54, has a virtual Turkey Trot.
    - Albright Raw Dog Food Recall and Tips for Preparing Pet Meals from Albright owner, Lee Albright (and btw, Lee did reach out to the USDA Hotline and hasn't heard back yet -- forgot to mention it on the show...)

    Arts and Entertainment

    - Evan Sherman Music Band plays with Tyler Mitchell, Giveton Gelin, Nicoletta Manzini.

    Restaurant News:

    - It's Black Restaurant Week
    - A $6 pizza deal on West 81st
    - Neighborhood Thanksgiving Options: Citarella, Zabar's, The Ribbon NYC, Nice Matin, The Smith, the Bouluds, Fairway Market, Silver Moon Bakery, Friedman’s and Pappardella

    Shout-Out Corner:

    Lee thanks listeners in Japan, Finland, Canada, and South Korea. Thank you so much for listening and being part of our audience!

    Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.


    Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Their Thanksgiving dinner is $27.95 and includes a LOT. (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.

    Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

    23 min
  • Art on the Ave Gallery Walk, Rat Academy, KrispyKreme: Yay or Nay?

    Host Lee Uehara covers the inaugural initiative, Art on the Ave NYC. It's a gallery walk for everyone, on Columbus Avenue from West 60s to the West 70s and maybe West 80s. Small businesses are encouraged to participate -- it's not too late!


    Then, Lee shares her take on Krispy Kreme based on UWSFinds's post question, "Yay or Nay?"

    And then there's the Rat Academy. Who knew? It's sponsored by NY Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, and it's happening on Tuesday, November 17th at 1pm.

    Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts:

    This one is actually a "Bike for Sale" sign that is attached TO THE BIKE! Check it out on our IG feed. And, if you don't see it, it means we took it down once the person sold it. LOL.

    Shout-Out Corner:

    Lee is thanking new Instagram followers:
    Jonas St. Juste, Joan Kagan, Wags West, and Maryann Johnson.
    Thank you for being part of our audience.

    Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.


    Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.

    Also, submit your corner news and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

    14 min
  • WEA Removed from Open Streets; New Curfew for UWS Businesses; La Botaniste's Owner Talks Plants and More!

    In today's show, you'll meet the owner of newly opened restaurant Le Botaniste; find out about West End Avenue and the Open Streets program; and you'll learn about the new curfew for restaurants and gyms that goes into effect on Friday, November 13th.


    You'll find out about the Broadway Mall Association's final clean-up event of the year. Hint: It takes place on Saturday, November 14th.

    Host Lee Uehara will also share her notes from Community Board 7's Transportation Committee meeting, and you'll hear from 11-year-old show correspondent Henry A. as he reports on his observations when the neighborhood erupted into cheers when the presidential election was called. You can see some of our photos here.

    Today's show is jam-packed with so much news. Don't worry, we'll try to keep it shorter going forward. LOL.

    And, in the Shout-Out corner: Listener Karla Barber - Yay! Thank you for being part of our audience.

    Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.


    Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.

    Also, submit your corner news and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

    19 min
  • Stores Boarding Up for Possible Riots; 89-Year-Old UWSer Makes YouTube Video

    In today's edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, your host Lee Uehara met voter Dan Zimberg on the corner of West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Dan gets to lead off the show by telling folks to vote!


    Today's first story is about stores taking preventive measures by boarding up their shops in preparation for possible riots that may happen due to the presidential election this week. Stores such as Swatch, on the corner of West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, have already installed boards to cover the windows.


    Then, we meet Hadassah Tannor, who said she felt the need to do something about the election. So, like any other 89-year-old Upper West Sider, she says she sat down to write a parody. It's now on YouTube and is performed by her daughter. It's a take on The Mikado's song, "I've Got a Little List." Click HERE to watch it.

    Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.

    Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.

    Also, submit your corner news and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.


    6 min
  • Special Edition: West 102nd Street - Voting Early, Waiting in Line and What to Bring

    In today's special edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara meets voter Kate Maloy who gets to lead off the show before talking about the early voting scene at West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Lee also shares tips on what to bring to make standing in the hours-long line more bearable.

    (**BRING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER!!!** - forgot to mention this. Ack!)

    Jack Cole, a line leader for the polling location shares his observations Sunday morning. Then, Lee meets Susan Gross, a voter in line who is concerned about her mom and has to go to the bathroom.

    Before wrapping up, Lee meets Brad Gibson, his fiancé and their small dog, Cash. Lee's recorded interview with Brad didn't make it, but she's sharing his Instagram handle with folks because he did tell her he wanted to use his platform to get people out to vote.

    Finally, Lee shares what good deed she and her line buddies did while waiting to vote.

    Please do share the show with at least three other neighbors and friends. 

    Submit your corner news and story ideas to: [email protected]. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.

    You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk.

    Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.

    11 min
  • Strut Your Mutt Day with ALR, Target Opens, NYHS and Asia Society's New Exhibit

    Today your host Lee Uehara talks about Target's opening on the UWS, the New York Historical Society's new exhibit in partnership with the Asian Society.


    Also discussed is Animal Lighthouse Rescue's collab with AG Jeans for Strut Your Mutt Day.

    Today's sponsor: Could be YOU!


    If you have a great story, business or resident profile that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: [email protected] or visit http://www.uwscornertalk.com. 

    And, please do consider donating and/or sponsoring the show. You can do so by clicking HERE.

    Please do share the show with at least three of your neighbors so we can begin to build a community here at Upper West Side (UWS) Corner Talk.

    10 min
  • Flying Tiger is Closing: Big Sale! and Tecumseh Playground Gets Fresh Coat of Paint

    In today's show, host Lee Uehara shares a tip from neighbor Leah that Flying Tiger on Columbus Avenue is closing - but wait! There's more: the 30+ employees who are losing their jobs are looking for work. So if you need to hire someone, please visit the store to check out some candidates. The store is closing in early November.


    Then, Lee got a chance to talk the first female painter in the Parks department. Linda Kane spoke with Lee informally about the painting of Tecumseh playground this week. The color of the structures is Benjamin Moore's Stonehouse, by the way.

    Today's sponsor: Core Zone Pilates at 53 W. 72nd St, between Columbus and Central Park West. "One lesson at a time in a gorgeous, sun-filled studio."

    If you have a great story, business or resident profile that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: [email protected] or visit http://www.uwscornertalk.com. 

    And, please do consider donating and/or sponsoring the show. You can do so by clicking HERE.

    7 min
  • Trick-or-Treating Canceled, NYC Marathon 2020 is Virtual

    In this episode of Upper West Side Corner Talk, host Lee Uehara reports on the major street blocks where trick-or-treating for Halloween 2020 is canceled. 


    David Owens from the West 90th Block Association also shares how disappointed super Anderson Lopes of the St. Martin's Tower is because the street's famed maze activity is also canceled.

    The day's second story is about two races going virtual: the TCS NYC Marathon and the 1K to 10K Turkey Trot offered by Booker T Washington Middle School in November.

    If you have a great story that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: [email protected] or visit http://www.uwscornertalk.com. 


    10 min

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