West Side Rag does not hound you with pop-up ads, instantly-scrolling video, or other such advertising-junk that floods the Internet.

But we do ask that, if at all possible, you support our sponsors. They’re the ones who keep the lights on here, who give us the resources we need to pay writers to track down news and cover meetings. And our advertisers are very interested in catering to Upper West Siders.

One advertiser, Metropolitan Window Fashions, located at 469 Amsterdam Avenue between 82^nd and 83^rd Street, just opened an exclusive Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery with an expanded display of custom and motorized shades, blinds, sheers, shutters and draperies. If you’re considering upgrading your home decor, consider Metropolitan, a longtime local business!

Ann Poole, left, owner of Jooneeches, 473 Amsterdam Avenue helps next door neighbor Bruce Heyman of Metropolitan Window Fashions cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of his new Hunter Douglas Gallery last Friday evening. Looking on are Andrew Albert, president of the West Side Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and Bruce’s wife, Margaret Heyman.