Podcasts about Upper West Side

Our new interview with Margot Kingon, an artist and the founder of Second Wave Supplies, has a wonderful sweep to it.  As an artist and creative instigator, much of Margot's work could be labeled “art as social practice.” Her many projects have included a long-running pop-up dance party (Dance/Play), a year-long series of Covid-era family portraits, and most recently, an art supply thrift store in Beacon.  When she takes something new on, Margot typically isn't only out to express herself creatively but also to invite others to engage and build something together.  All of this is fairly new. Margot grew up in Manhattan's Upper West Side during a period of high crime. (She was mugged multiple times). She took a million art classes as a kid but strayed from making art as she grew up. She only returned to it in force after working for decades in work she didn't love, as a lighting technician. The initial spark that renewed her creative life came when she became a mother, as she and her husband (musician Josh Stark) made a pact to do the work they wanted their child to know them for. But even after making that commitment, she grappled for nearly two decades with work/life balance, her responsibilities to her ailing mother, and how to live.  That all sounds rather serious but Margot recounts her stumbles and epiphanies with a lot of humor and insight. And of course she talks at length about Second Wave Supplies' mission to provide affordable access to art materials to folks in Beacon while keeping them out of the landfill. 

This is your afternoon All Local update for September 8, 2025.

Join Opie and Matt for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation at Gephardt's Beer Culture on the Upper West Side. From tasting a smoky Doppelbock and debating its "silky" mouthfeel to sharing wild summer stories—like saving a kid from a riptide and getting a $1,200 bottle of Pappy Van Winkle as a thank-you—this episode is packed with laughs, beer reviews, and unexpected tangents. They dive into everything from counterfeit money conspiracies to finding a mysterious leg on the beach, all while planning a guys' weekend and celebrating their bar's "Love Handles" magazine feature. Tune in for a fun, chaotic ride with great brews and even better stories!

Chelsea Clinton and Jack Schlossberg (grandson of John F. Kennedy) are reportedly both eyeing New York Congressman Jerry Nadler's seat now that he's planning to call it quits.  Congressman Nadler's district covers high-profile New York neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and everything down to Union Square. Apparently, these two nepo babies aren't ready to let go of their fancy zip codes just yet. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KennedyNation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/kennedyytp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epstein-saken forsvinner ikke uansett hva Trump gjør. Nå har flere av ofrene uttalt seg for første gang under en pressekonferanse utenfor Kongressen. Trump tapte i retten om nasjonalgarden i California, men det vil ikke forhindre ham i å forsøke å sende inn nasjonalgarden i Baltimore og Chicago. Og kongressrepresentanten for Upper West Side og Upper East Side på Manhattan trekker seg etter over 30 år. Det kan føre til et skred av kjendiser som vil forsøke å overta plassen hans. 

To share her birth story today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Emily Silver. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emily is 34 year old PYC alumni and Kindergarten teacher on the Upper West Side. She went to school at SUNY Brockport with majors in Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and earned her Masters at Hunter College for Early Childhood Education. Emily's story is a lesson in recognizing your needs, staying true to yourself, allowing birth to switch course, and how valuable a well-gathered support team is. Enjoy this inspiring birth story. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escape to a cozy basement sanctuary with "A Happy Accident in 1972," the latest episode in the Cozy Launderette Series. Tonight's rainy bedtime story story is your ticket to a night of deep relaxation and peaceful rest. When a tropical storm arrives on the Upper West Side, you find yourself at the Cozy Launderette, a charming hideaway where a beautiful new chapter is about to unfold.As the soothing hum of machines and the gentle rhythm of falling rain wash away your worries, you'll witness how life's unexpected turns can lead to the most profound blessings. This heartfelt narrative is a quiet celebration of found family, unconditional love, and the magic of finding home where you least expect it.Get cozy and cuddle up as you drift to sleep with this calming sleep story. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Narration, Music, Sound Design, and Production by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2025 All Rights ReservedMentions: Food, unexpected pregnancy and motherhood, sudden life changes, difficult family relationships, nostalgia, emotionsYOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Michelle: ⁠michellessanctuary@gmail.com⁠If you would like to support this channel:⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.venmo.com/michellehotaling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too!Having firsthand experience with anxiety, insomnia, and a strong desire to connect with my higher self and live my best life, I have tailored these recordings in ways that I have personally found helpful. This channel is not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional but can help you find more balance and a healing night's sleep. I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.

#GoodBar #history #truecrimeIn this episode we feature a return guest from 2021, Deb Berry, and we will discuss the 1970s fictional book and film Looking For Mr Goodbar as well as the actual case that was its inspiration and the reporter, Lacey Fosburgh, who covered it.Travels With the Dark: Stories from humans in the “Limit-Experience”This “special” episode is the first in what promises to be a series concerning real occurrences of human beings when they are brought into or more aptly, up against “limit-experience”, a phrase from French and German philosophers that attempts to describe in the most general way what human beings undergo when they are thrust into situations that push them to their limits and conditions of maximum intensity. While originally this was intended to be a series in the “True Crime” genre  I wondered to myself if subject and theme could extended outward. It might not even only encompass the most negative aspect of human experience.I have been fascinated with the so-called "Goodbar" case yet I loved and knew about the 1977 movie and then the novel before I even knew that it concerned a real woman and her story - Roseann Quinn. It was genuine delight to talk with Deb on the subject and I honestly can't think of any better collaborator for this episode.Notes from our special guest, Deb BerryOn this week's episode, we're joined by Madame B (aka Deb) for a deep dive into the 1973 murder of Roseann Quinn, the case that inspired the Judith Rossner book “Looking for Mr. Goodbar,” which was later adapted to the film starring Diane Keaton in a sharp turn against her previous role as Annie Hall and a young Richard Gere in his stunning breakout role. While the book and film have generated much discourse over the years, most of it has revolved around Quinn's victimology, with little discussion of her killer, John Wayne Wilson, and his respective background, psychopathology and motives. So today, Mitch and Deb draw upon another book about the Quinn case, “Closing Time: The True Story of the ‘Goodbar' Murder” by the late New York Times reporter Lacey Fosburgh, to explore the lesser-discussed aspects of the crime which occurred on the Upper West Side of Manhattan during the height of an era of cultural- and social upheaval in America. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s with the forces of the sexual revolution and second-wave feminism behind it, the Quinn murder was a perfect storm of social, cultural, psychological and even religious factors that begs examination of this complex landscape and its relevance to the murder.More about amazing Deb:Madame B (aka Deb) grew up in Chicago during the 1970s when it was disco balls, Cubs games, deep-dish pizza—and the occasional serial killer hiding in plain sight as a birthday-party clown-for-hire. Like a lot of girls at that time, she loved roller-skating, “Laverne & Shirley” and “Donny Osmond” (and she had the purple socks to prove it). But beneath her feathered hair and Bee Gees T-shirt was a secret obsession she didn't dare share with anyone—not her parents, not her teachers, not even her best friends: murder.In her public life, she swooned right along with her girlfriends over Leif Garrett and Scott Baio in issues of “Tiger Beat,” but in secret, she read “Helter Skelter” and devoured every detective show the ‘70s had to offer—“Kojak”, “The Rockford Files”, “Starsky & Hutch”, “Beretta”, “Ironside” and “Hawaii Five-0”, just to name a few. She came to see these shows not just as entertainment, but as something that held the key to understanding the danger that lurked right outside her door.Back then, being into true crime wasn't just uncool—it was weird, creepy, and not a thing that girls (or anyone) are supposed to be into. She believes you can dive into the darkest corners of human behavior without glamorizing or mythologizing it, and maybe even laugh about it now and then, as long as you know where the punchlines end.

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Kenny and Mark critique/celebrate this lesson in sexology while Madonna resurrects and re-embraces Dita Parlo. Topics include being Game & Giving, Sniffies, blatant innuendo, the Summer of Spitting, licorice, golden showers, breaking the beds, raw meat recipes with mayonnaise, grillz, a phenomenal demo bridge, Samantha's hand-rolled sushi, masks, the 1994 version of S.E.X., and having a “bad attitude”. Mark makes a nostalgic pilgrimage back to the Upper West Side and Kenny makes a case for getting out the meat. Whatcha know about sex?

Mark discusses the New York City Mayoral race; The View may get cancelled; possible Presidential candidates in 2028; Meta wants to produce their version of Google glasses with sunglass maker Oakley; cell phones are making us dumber; new Upper West Side skyscraper upsetting people; no cell service in super tall buildings and Mark expects Colbert to be pulled off the air soon. 

Mark discusses the New York City Mayoral race; The View may get cancelled; possible Presidential candidates in 2028; Meta wants to produce their version of Google glasses with sunglass maker Oakley; cell phones are making us dumber; new Upper West Side skyscraper upsetting people; no cell service in super tall buildings and Mark expects Colbert to be pulled off the air soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor's ride through the burned-down Pacific Palisades neighborhood, and architect Neale Payton's insight into rebuilding the area as a Transit Oriented Development in the April 2025 Bike Talk episode https://biketalk.org/2025/04/2513-state-of-the-union-rebuilding-a-bike-oriented-la-and-bike-storage/ (0:28). Two vigils, four car victims, one day for NYC: Transportation Alternatives Communications Director Alexa Sledge shares audio of speakers at the vigil for the double car killing of Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok on July 23 in NYC https://transalt.org/press-releases/mayor-adams-fix-canal-street-reduce-manhattan-bridge-speed-limit-after-speeding-driver-hits-and-kills-ta-member-riding-bike-and-woman-sitting-on-bench-at-canal-street-and-bowery-in-manhattan (3:09). The NY Times article “Drivers vs. Cyclists” both-sides-ism makes it seem that whether or not Toronto's bike lanes increase traffic congestion is a matter of opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/canada/bike-lanes-toronto.html (7:03). Alberta Transportation Minister, former trump staffer Devin Dreeshen, is talking about removing bike lanes in Calgary, because he believes they interfere with car traffic (8:15). Los Angeles Metro extended pro-labor union bikeshare operator Bicycle Transit Systems' contract through November 30, 2025, but it may go to Lyft after that. Is LA Metro's preference for Lyft due to car bias https://la.streetsblog.org/2025/05/22/metro-quietly-withdraws-lyft-bike-share-contract-vote (9:13)? New York City's August 2 “Summer Streets,” an open streets event, will be almost the length of Manhattan https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/summer-streets-manhattan-flyer-2025.pdf (10:26). September 14 will be the Los Angeles “Historic South Central Meets Watts CicLAvia" https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_historic_south_central_meets_watts25 (10:46). Harry Potter actress Emma Watson was banned from driving after caught going 38 mph in a 30 mph zone. She had 9 points on her license, but still-would that have happened in the U.S. (11:10)? The worst states for bike commuters are ranked in a new study https://drive.google.com/file/d/18O7HQSZwrzMomlsHNKH3XnvkS_iO6WzX/view (12:24). A recent cyclist death on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans focused some attention on Bike Easy's “Safer St. Claude” campaign. With Bike Easy Executive Director Allene La Spina https://bikeeasy.org/our-work/advocacy/mnob/safer-st-claude/ (13:00). Bike The Drive, Chicago's August 31 annual fundraiser for Active Transportation Alliance, comes just as safe/multimodal street advocates struggle with the Illinois DOT for a saner configuration than DuSable Lakeshore Drive's 8-lane speedway along Chicago's waterfront. With John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago editor https://bikethedrive.org (22:57). BikeWalk Nebraska just got a Vulnerable User Law passed that's good for cyclists, but there are some unwelcome riders in the law's final version. With BikeWalk Nebraska Executive Director Julie Harris (34:11). Nick sits and reflects by an Upper West Side bike lane with Carl Mahaney, Director of Streetopia Upper West Side for Open Plans https://www.streetopia.city (41:00).

Discover how one dental practice in Manhattan's ultra-competitive Upper West Side used exceptional phone conversion strategies and data-driven marketing to attract 90+ new patients a month and achieve over 450% ROI. In this episode, Dr. Sidak Singh shares the systems, tools, and mindset behind building a thriving, patient-focused dental practice in a crowded market. Learn how to grow your dental practice through strategic marketing, patient education, and high-converting phone skills.Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️Dr. Sidak SinghFounder of Columbus Park DentalWebsite: https://columbusparkdental.com/

An Upper West Side cult takes shape in the 1970s.More Ghost Town: https://www.ghosttownpod.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/ghosttownpod (7 Day Free Trial!)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownpodJason's InstagramRebecca's Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Mark Kurlansky's novel Cheesecake, a Greek family living on Manhattan's Upper West Side sets out to follow a recipe dating back to ancient Rome. What results is a block-wide battle to make the best cheesecake, set against the backdrop of a quickly-changing neighborhood. In today's episode, Kurlansky talks with NPR's Scott Simon about coming across the oldest written recipe, the food writer's relationship to fiction, and Kurlansky's own favorite cheesecake.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into the world of interior design and shares her insights on creating a luxe look without breaking the bank. Betsy discusses her exciting project on the Upper West Side, where she's designing a stunning $6 million apartment filled with bold and colorful art. In this episode, Betsy answers a listener's question from Veronica in Bournemouth, England, who is renovating her Edwardian home. Veronica seeks advice on creating a layered and welcoming living room with a green color scheme, pink velvet sofas, and plans for a Victorian-tiled fireplace. Betsy provides expert tips on color drenching, wall decor, and the importance of finding an inspiration piece to guide the design process. Later, Betsy shares her thoughts on the thought-provoking Netflix documentary "Tell Me Who I Am," which explores themes of memory, trauma, and familial relationships. Tune in for design tips, inspiration, and a deep dive into the complexities of memory and identity. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes! Topics Covered: Designing a luxe apartment on a budget Tips for creating a layered living room The importance of inspiration pieces in design Discussion of the documentary "Tell Me Who I Am" Timestamps:00:00:52 - Designing a $6 Million Apartment00:03:30 - Listener Question from Veronica in England00:05:17 - Betsy's Design Advice for Veronica00:15:21 - Review of Netflix's "Tell Me Who I Am"00:24:16 - Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments Links: Affordable Interior Design Website Submit your design questions Follow Us: Instagram: @uploftinteriordesign Facebook: facebook.com/UploftIntDes Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Opie and the crew for a wild live episode of the Opie Radio podcast at Gebhards Beer Culture on NYC's Upper West Side! From Samuel Jackson's pinball machine rants to absurd tales of ocean peeing and app-locked trash cans, this episode is a hilarious rollercoaster. Dive into quirky discussions about 1864 baseball rules, New York City's craziness during heatwaves, and why Ron's rotting foot and whoopee cushion antics almost got him banned. Expect unfiltered banter, unexpected tangents, and a whole lot of laughter in this unhinged barroom chat!

Mark Kurlansky is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose books span fiction and non-fiction but share food-related subjects, with titles like Salt, Milk, and Salmon. He'll talk about his latest novel Cheesecake, which takes place entirely on the Upper West Side, and follows a Greek coffee shop facing rent increases that adds an ancient Roman recipe to its menu. Acclaim, imitators, and competition follow.

Dr. Jordan has an acupuncture clinic in the Upper West Side of NYC. He focuses on the treatment of pelvic floor disorder, musculoskeletal disorders, and has published research in 2024 on trigger point size reduction in the trapezius by dry needling acupuncture. Curious about Chinese medicine and acupuncture? Listen to his introduction to it.

A federal judge has paused New York City's solitary confinement ban, saying a court-appointed monitor must first review whether the law is safe for Rikers Island. Meanwhile, an arts group housed at West Park Presbyterian Church is being evicted as the landmarked building faces possible demolition amid financial struggles. And the Adams administration is calling for the release of a 19-year-old Grover Cleveland High School student detained by ICE in Texas, arguing federal authorities are undermining public safety.

What do you get when a Shabbat dinner meant to welcome a soon-to-be daughter-in-law turns into a night of secrets, revelations, and unlikely wisdom? You get Bad Shabbos—a comedy with heart, directed by Daniel Robbins and co-written with Zack Weiner.Robbins joins Rabbi Yoshi to discuss his new film set on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where a Jewish family hosts Shabbat dinner for their son David and his fiancée Meg, who is preparing to convert to Judaism. As the night unfolds, tensions rise, surprises surface, and laughter and love do battle at the dinner table.At the emotional center of the film is Meg, whose D'var Torah—something she's been studying with her rabbi as part of her conversion process—is delivered during the meal as a reflection on that week's Torah portion. Her words, full of insight and heart, speak to the serendipitous nature of life and the power of choosing one's path with intention and faith. With a standout ensemble cast including Kyra Sedgwick, Milana Vayntrub, David Paymer, and Method Man as the family's beloved doorman who is practically family, Bad Shabbos is as funny as it is touching.

Did you know that a reported 1 out of 5 people who give birth experience PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)? However, the professionals I have spoken to believe the number is closer to 1 in 3. Today we explore the world of PMADs- how to recognize the line between baby blues and PMADs, when it might be time to seek support, and where to find the help you need. Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Sydney Pollack-Tobert. Sydney is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C), and a child therapist located on the Upper West Side. Sydney is a mom to one human baby and two dogs- and is a a proud alumn of Prenatal Yoga Center! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A PROUD QUEER, AFRO-NUYORICAN WRITER, ACTOR, & PRODUCER Ronald Hinton shares growing up with his grandmother in NYC's Upper West Side, reclaiming pride in his roots through writing, launching his Queerty-nominated web series Natives to spotlight queer life in public housing, and building community through the Queer Voices: NYC Film Festival. Instagram - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

In this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling mysteries surrounding The Dakota, one of New York's most iconic and enigmatic buildings. From its origins as a luxurious Upper West Side residence to its association with John Lennon's tragic murder, The Dakota carries a legacy of both history and hauntings. We explore the tales of spectral figures like the Crying Lady and a ghostly young girl, alongside Lennon's own eerie encounters in the building. Are these events a result of lingering energies from its storied past, or is there a psychological explanation tied to its fame and architecture? Join Tony Brew-ski as he delves into the eerie phenomena and unresolved mysteries that make The Dakota an enduring fascination for believers and skeptics alike.

In this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling mysteries surrounding The Dakota, one of New York's most iconic and enigmatic buildings. From its origins as a luxurious Upper West Side residence to its association with John Lennon's tragic murder, The Dakota carries a legacy of both history and hauntings. We explore the tales of spectral figures like the Crying Lady and a ghostly young girl, alongside Lennon's own eerie encounters in the building. Are these events a result of lingering energies from its storied past, or is there a psychological explanation tied to its fame and architecture? Join Tony Brew-ski as he delves into the eerie phenomena and unresolved mysteries that make The Dakota an enduring fascination for believers and skeptics alike.

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Writer S.A. Cosby discusses his latest thriller, King of Ashes. It follows a man named Roman who returns home to try and save his family from the revenge of angry gang members. Cosby will discuss the book on June 18 at Barnes and Noble's Upper West Side location.

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Mordechai “Moti” Vaknin was born in 1984 in Haifa, Israel, as the only child of an Orthodox Moroccan Jewish family. Growing up in a vibrant cultural and spiritual environment, Moti developed a deep appreciation for his heritage. As a young adult, he pursued radio broadcasting and served in the Israel Defense Forces from 2003 to 2006, gaining valuable life experience and discipline.In 2007, Moti traveled to the United States to follow his dream of becoming a photographer. While taking classes at Photo Manhattan in New York City, he worked as a kosher supervisor on the Upper West Side. During this transformative time, he encountered Chosen People Ministries and was challenged to read the Bible independently and seek a personal relationship with God. Through prayer, study, and reflection, Moti came to the conviction that Jesus (Yeshua) is the promised Jewish Messiah.Moti returned to Israel in 2010. Over the years, Moti has developed a thriving service ministry, working with youth, soldiers, and students across Israel. He and his wide Orel are devoted to sharing the good news with their fellow Israelis, with a special focus on mentoring young believers and equipping them to grow in their faith.Today, Moti continues to inspire and guide the next generation, helping new believers embrace their Messiah and encouraging others to explore the transformative truths of the Bible.

A recent story from NYC documents two slaughtered chickens that were found on an Upper West Side median, following a recent similar case close by on Broadway and West 92nd Street. The NY Post reports that this “has activists worried they were killed in an animal sacrifice ritual.” Headless goats, chickens, and pigeons have also been found in Texas and Florida, respectively Galveston beach, a Tampa cemetery, Cape Coral, the Courtney Campbell Causeway - and other locations too.Most of these cases are tied directly or indirectly to Santería, an Afro-Caribbean religious practice that developed in Cuba during the 19th century. As a mixture of Yoruba religion from West Africa, Spiritism, and even Catholicism - like Voodoo -  it involves animal sacrifices. Contrary to popular belief or personally bias belief, the US SCOTUS ruled in Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah (1993) that certain animal sacrifices were legal. One opinion on the case reads: “Our review confirms that the laws in question were enacted by officials who did not understand, failed to perceive, or chose to ignore the fact that their official actions violated the Nation's essential commitment to religious freedom.”It's also ironic that Catholicism, a universal religion of people who drink symbolic blood and eat symbolic flesh, is the partial basis of Santería - and Voodoo; both condemned by the largely Christian west. The Corpus Christi and Transubstantiation are based on the concept of sympathetic magic, that life itself is in the blood, and that this force belongs to God as per Deuteronomy and Leviticus. Drinking the blood bestows life, i.e., it is a medicinal remedy, though of a more spiritual variety. That is despite the Bible itself being filled with and overflowing with animal blood, from Genesis to Revelation, and the fact Christians, far more than any other group, are considered the largest consumers of pork alone, not to mention other meats. And unlike HALAL or KOSHER dietary rules, Christians have none for the slaughter of their meals. Around 100,000 cattle are slaughtered daily in the US for the luxury of meat, along with 25 million chickens and 350,000 pigs. The worst part, estimates are that approximately 1/4 of all US meat is wasted annually. What's worse, religious animal sacrifice or gluttonous animal sacrifices that go to waste? Although Christians maintain the blood and flesh rituals, many distance themselves from the idea, while the Jewish custom of Kapparot involves the slaughter of a chicken and public sins. Animal sacrifice for strictly religious purposes and in honest faith - not to mention the symbolic nature of such sacrifices as they relate to the carnal self - are one thing, but the ritualized nature of abortion and body/organ harvesting is another.In South Africa it is common for some children, especially albino ones, to be sold or kidnapped for body parts and organs. Albinos are believed to contain good fortune within their body and blood. As Daily Mail reports: “those who believe in black magic and traditional medicine claim their fair skin and eyes can bring good fortune and cure afflictions.” Be it for religious rituals, health, or profit, Planned parenthood was also doing something similar as per undercover videos and singer like Azealia Banks performed live chicken sacrifices in her closest. In the last 15 years there have been multiple stories about Chinese-made infant flesh pills being smuggled into Korea. All throughout Europe during the 16h-17th centuries, without doubt, “many Europeans, including royalty, priests and scientists, routinely ingested remedies containing human bones, blood and fat as medicine for everything from headaches to epilepsy.” And as with Countess Elizabeth Báthory, who believed the blood of young women would protect her skin, Stanford scientists have found that “old mice given infusions of blood plasma from young mice outperformed old mice who got plasma from old mice.” In the 1960s the rubella shot was manufactured with a virus grown from human fetal cells, taken from an abortion case. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Join Opie and the crew for a hilarious and unfiltered episode of the Opie Radio podcast, broadcast live from Gebhards Beer Culture on Manhattan's Upper West Side.VIDEO VERSION here https://youtube.com/live/nzqHgbbuLuw?feature=shareSip along as they dive into a wild mix of topics, from motorcycle mayhem and New York City gripes to debunking Jimi Hendrix myths and uncovering Freddie Mercury's rumored daughter. Expect plenty of laughs, craft beer cheers, and street cam shenanigans in this lively, no-holds-barred session. Tune in for the chaos and stay for the iHeart Radio announcement! Like, share and SUBSCRIBE!

In Case No. 1:24-cv-08812, filed on November 19, 2024, in the Southern District of New York, the plaintiff, identified as John Doe, alleges that in October 2001, he was lured to New York City under the pretense of auditioning for a role as a police officer in a music video. After coordinating with a female casting director, he traveled to Manhattan, booking a room at the Hotel Newton on the Upper West Side. The following day, he was directed to a suite near the top of a hotel located on the south side of Central Park.The plaintiff claims that upon arrival, he was offered a Diet Coke that tasted unusual. Subsequently, he began to feel disoriented and lost consciousness. He alleges that he awoke to find Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulting him, with Combs's bodyguard restraining his arms. After the assault, the plaintiff asserts that he fled the scene. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged assault, emphasizing a pattern of such behavior by Combs over the years, purportedly facilitated by various individuals and entities.(commercial at 8:26)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.632028.1.0.pdf

In Case No. 1:24-cv-08812, filed on November 19, 2024, in the Southern District of New York, the plaintiff, identified as John Doe, alleges that in October 2001, he was lured to New York City under the pretense of auditioning for a role as a police officer in a music video. After coordinating with a female casting director, he traveled to Manhattan, booking a room at the Hotel Newton on the Upper West Side. The following day, he was directed to a suite near the top of a hotel located on the south side of Central Park.The plaintiff claims that upon arrival, he was offered a Diet Coke that tasted unusual. Subsequently, he began to feel disoriented and lost consciousness. He alleges that he awoke to find Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulting him, with Combs's bodyguard restraining his arms. After the assault, the plaintiff asserts that he fled the scene. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged assault, emphasizing a pattern of such behavior by Combs over the years, purportedly facilitated by various individuals and entities.(commercial at 8:26)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.632028.1.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Bar Crawl Radio is back at the West Side Community Garden talking with UWSers helping those in need on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.Wendy Straus and BCR producer Alina Larson talked about their work for Open Hearts Initiatives and Pastor K [Karpan] told us about his Church on W. 86th Street. These two UWS organizations are doing in many programs to help our recent migrants from around the world looking for a safe place to be free and complete their dreams and homeless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/YYWbDvUz824?feature=share Join Opie and his crew for a raucous ride at Gebhards Beer Culture on the Upper West Side! In this first part of a live podcast extravaganza, the gang dives into a nostalgic love fest for the Toadies, debates the best cuts of meat (New York strip, anyone?), and rants about everything from overpriced coffee to cartoon controversies. Expect unfiltered banter, music riffs, and a few wild tangents about fishing, Springsteen, and surviving the chaos of New York City. Grab a beer and buckle up for the Opie Radio experience!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a great time catching up with Leah Cohen. She's the chef-owner of the terrific Pig & Khao restaurants in New York City, with locations on the Upper West Side and Lower East Side. On this episode, we talk about her career and appearing on an early season of Top Chef. We also get into her struggles with identity as a kid, and how her Filipino and Jewish upbringing made her the chef she is today.Also on the show we have a great conversation with Barbara Costello. She of the popular @BrunchwithBabs social accounts and the new cookbook: Every Day with Babs: 101 Family-Friendly Dinners for Every Day of the Week: A Cookbook.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VIDEO version here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwKK5oHdgBQ Join Opie and the crew for a wild, unfiltered live episode at Gebhards in NYC, where the rain-soaked Upper West Side sets the stage for a whirlwind of crude humor, local gossip, and conspiracy-fueled tangents. From a 12-foot Times Square statue sparking debate to P. Diddy’s egg-tossing party antics, the gang dives into NYC’s gritty pulse. Matt shares a hilarious tale of his daughter Millie’s “fucking bam it” outburst, while Ron rants about pit bull attacks, AI draining the grid, and fluoride’s Illuminati roots. Expect locker room stories, a nod to the Bruins’ “Black Betty,” and a heartfelt family moment with Matt’s kids, all capped with a Bubba Gump shrimp roll plug. This episode is a raw, chaotic love letter to NYC’s barroom banter. Tune in for laughs, shocks, and a taste of Gebhards’ Wednesday shrimp special!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina Compton is the chef and owner of three highly regarded restaurants in New Orleans: Compère Lapin, BABs, and Nina's Creole Cottage. Born in Saint Lucia, she honed her chops at many notable restaurants before appearing as the fan favorite on season 11 of Top Chef. Nina's new cookbook, Kwéyòl / Creole, written with Osayi Endolyn, is a true standout, tracing her culinary journey from growing up in Saint Lucia to Jamaica, Miami, and her adopted home of New Orleans. It's so special to have Nina in the studio to talk about making this book and her culinary career.And, at the top of the show, it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: Pig & Khao, from Leah Cohen, is doing really interesting things on the Upper West Side, get to AbuQir in the Little Egypt section of Astoria, Menus By Brian is the coolest cookbook series. Also: A development in Aliza's kitchen and it's steaming, the great Yuzu Co. has a new line of drinks, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to open city-owned grocery stores. And as a P.S.: I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong is one of the most-representative restaurant culture novels in recent times. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

City Councilmember Gale Brewer is calling for the return of green stickers that shame drivers who flout alternate side parking rules, pointing to persistent issues in her Upper West Side district. Meanwhile, New York's state reparations commission now has until 2027 to release its recommendations. And the Knicks are one win away from the conference finals after beating the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4.

Air traffic controllers lost radar contact with planes approaching Newark Airport Friday, according to the FAA, the second incident in two weeks. Meanwhile, federal mediators have called NJ Transit and its engineers union to Washington, ahead of a possible strike. Also, a Brooklyn man is charged with setting multiple fires in NYCHA buildings. And after a dog attack on the Upper West Side, lawmakers are pushing for stricter rules for owners.

At least 80 people arrested in a protest at Columbia University, today there is limited access to the campus... A town hall meeting on the Upper West Side after a chihuahua was mauled by 2 pit bulls... The Knicks stun the Celtics full 369 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:39:37 +0000 rbzC3mljtIOYFRaOiC4ck7hzKKihA1ei news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news At least 80 people arrested in a protest at Columbia University, today there is limited access to the campus... A town hall meeting on the Upper West Side after a chihuahua was mauled by 2 pit bulls... The Knicks stun the Celtics The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Jess is joined by 4x Tony Award winning Broadway producer JEFFREY SELLER, best known for “Hamilton,” “Rent,” “In the Heights” & “Avenue Q.” Topics — his review of “Sunset Blvd,” being the creative nurturer and critic to Jonathan Larson & Lin Manuel Miranda, inventing the Broadway lotto system, crippling anxiety of opening night reviews, renovating his dream Upper West Side townhouse & more!  Jeffrey Seller's memoir THEATER KID is available now!  Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island IG: @jessxnyc 

Dive into the unfiltered madness of Opie Radio, LIVE from the basement of Gebhards Beer Culture on NYC’s Upper West Side! Opie, Matt, Ron, and the crew, hopped up on Zyrtec and Fat Orange Cat’s Stay at Home Dad beer, unleash a whirlwind of rants and riffs. They roast Beyoncé’s cowboy persona, sparking TikTok backlash and “racist” accusations, while debating her “stunt hiney” in a jeans ad. A Massachusetts woodpecker smashing car windows, a black bear storming a mall, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s carb binge fuel their absurd tangents. Ron’s chaotic “list” includes a Stallone-inspired arm wrestling tournament, his role as “Buddy the Waiter,” and a dubious Hawaiian orgasm mushroom. From the Pope’s sunburned corpse to Central Park’s redesign, a missing $167M jet, and a subdued Cinco de Mayo, no topic escapes their irreverent jabs. Matt’s kids, Otto and Millie, nearly derail the stream by chewing wires, while the chat begs for Ron’s own show. Sip through the pollen haze with Gebhards’ killer brews and handmade maple syrup sausage patties—pure chaos awaits!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2024, Zohran Mamdani launched his New York City mayoral campaign in relative obscurity. Half a year later, excitement about the state assemblymember from Queens is palpable. Mamdani, whose campaign is focused on housing justice and transit affordability, is the first in the race to hit its fundraising cap, raising $8 million dollars from more than 17,000 donors. A member of the Democratic Socialist of America, he boasts over 15,000 volunteer canvassers. Mamadani is now polling in second place, behind Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor who resigned in disgrace following sexual harassment allegations. Meanwhile, Cuomo, who began a lackluster second act in Israel advocacy following his resignation from office, is attempting to make Israel and antisemitism central issues in the campaign. In a speech earlier this month at a Modern Orthodox synagogue on Manhattan's Upper West Side, he blasted Mamdani, as well as fellow competitors Brad Lander and Adrienne Adams, for being insufficiently supportive of Israel, while asserting that anti-Zionism is unequivocally antisemitism. He also zeroed in on Mamdani's “Not On Our Dime” legislation, which targets charities funding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Mamdani has continued to stress an adherence to international law, and a commitment to the principle of the equality of all human life. As the mayoral race enters its final months, Jewish Currents editor-at-large Peter Beinart interviewed Mamdani in a conversation that first appeared in the Beinart Notebook on Substack. They discussed how Israel/Palestine is making its way into New York politics, how Mamdani would stand up to President Trump, and his detailed plan for public safety. Jewish Currents is a non-profit organization and does not endorse candidates for office. We hope that our listeners in New York City will vote in the primary on June 24th.Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).” FURTHER READING: “Cuomo's ‘most important issue,'” Jeff Coltin, Nick Reisman, and Emily Ngo, Politico“Cuomo and Mamdani gain ground as Democratic primary turns into two-person race,” Adam Daly, amNY“Socialist Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani Wants to End Columbia and NYU's Tax-Exempt Status,” Sarah Wexler, Jacobin“Feds seized $80 million in FEMA funds given to NYC to house migrants, city comptroller says,” Jennifer...

Our favorite book families tend to be delightfully dysfunctional, and there are none quite like the one in The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes. With two sisters, a pair of aging parents and barn animals aplenty, this is a quirky and heartfelt novel that reminds readers our parents had lives before us. Camilla Barnes joined us live at the Barnes & Noble on NYC's Upper West Side to talk about long-term marriage, family folklore, llamas and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr How Not to Be a Politician by Rory Stewart