An “Ode” can be old to just about everyone, yet somehow...the joy it brings can still feel miraculously, unequivocally surprising.

Some thoughts on where to plant yourself with a warm drink and a good book on a frigid weekend.

Recommended for 007 agents only.

Handlebar mustaches, phone booths, and fur...things sure have changed on the Upper West Side since the 1970s and 80s.

A malfunction had caused errant electrification of the surrounding metal infrastructure, including the sidewalk ventilation grills and the light pole.

The gingerbread version of The Dakota building weighs roughly 13 pounds.

Answers welcome in the comments. Time is on your side.

A sculptor's gargoyles were suddenly removed from his Upper West Side building's facade after nearly half a century.

Let’s Weekend for the first time in 2025!

Happy New Year! And here are the new signs to know about in 2025.

The annual festival will return to the Upper West Side JCC in January and February. (Sponsored)

Enjoy this look backward as the new year begins.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

Celebrate Chanukah in Theodore Roosevelt Park; catch a movie, a Broadway or off-Broadway show; attend a concert for peace.

There will be neither fireworks nor a drone show in Central Park this New Year's Eve.

Let the party begin!

I had created the forms, and now I would dress them with light and shadow. That’s how you stop time.

Merry Chrismukkah to all!

We could hear her musical performances ascending from her keyboard to the ceiling, then coming up from under our floorboards.

See "Elf" live in concert; hear Big Band holiday classics; bake and donate cookies; ride in a vintage subway car.

Don't take this the wrong way, Santa.

The evening includes a touching moment of unity when the audience sings together by candlelight. (Sponsored)

The Wednesday night procession was led by seven 14-foot-tall illuminated frost giant puppets.

They all had a palpable sense of confidence, dignity, and, often, humor. Many were pleased to pose for a photo.

Now through January 31, 2025, embark on a journey through 850 years of Notre-Dame’s remarkable history, brought to life through cutting-edge augmented reality. (Sponsored)

There’s so much to do this holiday season in NYC. Seize every opportunity to kick up your heels!

Except for the boy who couldn’t make up his mind which Matchbox car he wanted, everyone left with what they came for.

Presented for one-night only on December 19th at 7:30pm, El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered will be conducted by Christian Reif. (Sponsored)

Not only because they aided mobility or guarded against falls, but because they were symbols of determination, resilience, and confidence.

"There's just enough human-like articulation to the Frost Giant figures to play with your head," writes Robert Beck of last year's Ramble.