Food Journey + Woman Killed In Subway Push Was UWS Resident

Gus Saltonstall
·6 min read

Hey, people of the Upper West Side! Gus Saltonstall here with today's Upper West Side Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and windy. High: 45 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Upper West Side today:

  1. Ed Schoenfeld's Chinese Food Journey Began on the UWS (I Love the Upper West Side)

  2. Woman Killed in Times Square Subway Pushing Was an Upper West Sider (westsiderag.com)

  3. West Side Rag » How Martin Luther King Started My Journey to the UWS (westsiderag.com)

  4. Inside Café East: Unique flavors, a mysterious Instagram, and commitment (Columbia Daily Spectator)

  5. West Side Rag » In-Person Choral Singing for Adults 55+ Returns to Upper West Side (westsiderag.com)

  6. Upper West Side Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week (Upper West Side Patch)

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Today in Upper West Side:

  • Cold Process Soapmaking Class in New York City (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • American Museum of Natural History: "Meet the Madagascar day gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis)! It’s one of the largest gecko species, growing as much as 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) long. Like other arboreal geckos, it has ridges, known as lamellae, with millions of micros..." (Facebook)

  • Central Park: "Lost in Central Park? 🤔 Here’s a helpful tip—even for lifelong New Yorkers: check the four numbers on any lamppost base. The first two numbers indicate the nearest street (“60” would mean 60th Street) and the last two numbers designate ..." (Facebook)

  • American Museum of Natural History: "Welcome to Trilobite Tuesday! Can you spot the tiny trilobite in the center? Trilobites existed for 270 million years, from the Lower Cambrian to the end of the Permian. The late-stage, last-in-line trilobites are exceedingly rare in the..." (Facebook)

  • New-York Historical Society: ""True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." ⁣ ⁣ —Excerpt taken from Martin Luther King, Jr's 1957 book "Stride Toward Freedom." Today we celebrate Dr. King's life and legacy.⁣ Join our DiMenna Childr..." (Facebook)

  • American Museum of Natural History: "Here's a specimen of iridescent hematite for Mineral Monday. Its multicolor gleam—called iridescence—is due to the microscopic structure of the mineral itself. Tiny structures, on the scale of light wavelengths, scatter white light into ..." (Facebook)

  • Council Member Gale A. Brewer: "MLK Jr Day Celebration at National Action Network NAN. Always wonderful to share the day with the members of NAN as well as Rev Al Sharpton, Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams (who sang beautifully!), Governor, former Mayor, DA’s, BPs, Council M..." (Facebook)

  • Central Park: "Waterfalls billow in the North Woods on a quiet, snowy day in Central Park. With its landscapes muted by snowfall, the Park feels especially serene in contrast to the bustling streets of Manhattan, just steps away. #MondayMeditation" (Facebook)

  • Columbia University in the City of New York: "On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look back at his speeches on campus and in Morningside Heights that inspired students to sit in, speak out, and stand up. From Columbia Magazine: https://bit.ly/2TqapZh" (Facebook)

  • The Juilliard School: "Juilliard students will take part in a week of reflective programming honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., culminating with the annual MLK Speaker Series, which this year consists of a roundtable discussion open to students, faculty, and..." (Facebook)

  • Barnard College: "Welcome back, Barnard! Here’s to an awesome spring semester ahead. 📚" (Facebook)

  • The Juilliard School: "Juilliard students will take part in a week of reflective programming honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., culminating with the annual MLK Speaker Series, which this year consists of a roundtable discussion open to students, faculty, and..." (Facebook)

  • Council Member Gale A. Brewer: "January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth. As NYC continues to face a critical need for donated blood, consider donating & visit on.nyc.gov/3vUEmBX to learn more about your eligibility. You can help up to three people!" (Facebook)

  • American Folk Art Museum: "Today is #MLKday, and we are reflecting on the enduring legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.⁠ ⁠ Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. visited Gee's Bend, Alabama, in 1965, and preached at Pleasant Grove Baptist Ch..." (Facebook)

  • Central Park: "Looking to fall in love with NYC during the quietest season of the year? Enjoy a stroll with #CentralParkConservancy guides as you visit the landscapes and landmarks that make Central Park iconic. This tour stops at Conservatory Water, L..." (Facebook)

  • New York Institute of Technology: "Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Let us remember what Dr. King stood for: Education, equality, civil rights, and justice for all. #MLKDay" (Facebook)

  • New York Institute of Technology: "Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Let us remember what Dr. King stood for: Education, equality, civil rights, and justice for all. #MLKDay" (Facebook)

  • New York Institute of Technology: "Join New York Tech's community of doers, makers, and innovators by applying before the priority application deadline on Thursday, January 20 to secure your spot for the fall 2022 semester. https://buff.ly/3trhFpI" (Facebook)

  • New York Institute of Technology: "As featured in Newsday, New York Tech students and faculty are playing a “starring” role in helping NASA to build prototypes based on the agency's existing patents. https://buff.ly/3tDtb1l" (Facebook)

  • Council Member Gale A. Brewer: "Getting tested for COVID is an integral way of ensuring we continue this downward trend of cases and stop the spread. See below for this week’s Manhattan testing sites (1/18 - 1/23):" (Facebook)


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This article originally appeared on the Upper West Side Patch