https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/teen-finally-home-after-falling-down-shaft-on-queensboro-bridge-KF5722804 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T17:25:56-04:00 Teen Finally Home after Falling Down Shaft on Queensboro Bridge https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/teen-rescued-missing-shoe_4-10578869_20260402171129.jpg It was a difficult rescue for firefighters who had to hoist the injured teen from the bottom of a narrow 50 ft maintenance shaft on the Queensboro Bridge where he had fallen while filming a stunt with “urban explorer” companions. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/firefigthers-on-bridge-fdny-photo-4-1_4-10571771_20260402003159.webp Firefighters eventually found 16-year-old boy at the bottom of a 50 ft shaft hours after he had been abandoned by companions. He spent weeks recovering but his mom posted on social media recently that he is now home and “healing.” https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/teen-on-bridge_4-10578868_20260402171129.jpg Injured teen after being hoisted by firefighters from a 50 shaft on the Queensboro Bridge on Feb. 16. “Friends,” who thought he was dead, never called authorities. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/sneaker-on-side-of-shaft-4-10409188-2_4-10571877_20260402003200.webp The shaft that 16-year-old Frank Allocca fell down on Feb. 16 and was then abandoned as his companions fled. Firefighters finally located him hours later after noticing blood and a shoe to the right of the ladder in the maintenance workers’ shaft. https://www.westsidespirit.com/city-arts/two-cab-drivers-celebrate-debut-in-indie-film-love-new-york-ID5720309 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T17:58:32-04:00 Two Cab Drivers Celebrate Debut in Indie Film “Love New York” https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260325-love-new-york-irish-rep-1119_4-10565228_20260402175843.jpg John McDonagh (left) and Seth Goldman play two old school New Yorkers in indie film “Love New York” which had a fundraising screening at the Irish Repertory Theater in Chelsea recently. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260325-love-new-york-irish-rep-1500_4-10576377_20260402175844.jpg Director Anthony DiMieri phoned in while in the back of a yellow cab to join the Q&A with the show’s stars including cab drivers John McDonagh (second from right) and Seth Goldman (far right) on the stage. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260325-love-new-york-irish-rep-0545_4-10576370_20260402152748.jpg ”Love New York” was the film debut for veteran cab drivers John McDonagh and Seth Goldman, who hosted a screening of the film at the Irish Repertory Theatre. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260325-love-new-york-irish-rep-1641_4-10576374_20260402175845.jpg After the screening, (from left) Ciarán O’Reilly, Tim Sarmiento, John McDonagh, and Seth Goldman joined the stage for a Q&A. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260325-love-new-york-irish-rep-0326_4-10576378_20260402175846.jpg Friends and family filed in to support the two’s film debut, including John McDonagh’s (center) wife, Cait, (left), and daughters (left to right), Elizabeth, Madden, and Cassie. https://www.westsidespirit.com/city-arts/how-to-have-fewer-days-that-suck-a-self-help-game-plan-IC5712965 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T18:00:24-04:00 How to Have Fewer Days That Suck: A Self-Help Game Plan https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/unknown_4-10551502_20260330094936.jpg Author Deborah Mallow has written a transformational–and award-winning–personal growth guidebook offering readers self-improvement essentials to replace unhealthy habits with positive changes. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/deborah-mallow-aqua_4-10551505_20260330095604.jpg New Yorker Deborah Mallow is a Positive Energy Expert—Mindset Success Strategist, and Author of the award-winning book “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck,” who shares her transformational guidance via articles, TV, podcasts, radio, and more. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/a-true-village-old-school-original-withstands-the-test-of-time-IA5727291 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T18:53:16-04:00 A True Village Old-School Original Withstands the Test of Time https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-main-photo_4-10578899_20260402183134.jpg Karen Rempel flashes back in Reminiscence shades at the 74 Fifth Avenue storefront. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscence_4-10578905_20260402183135.jpg Window dresser Rodney Rufo and store manager Joan Bedor take a break for a chat at Reminiscence on Fifth Avenue. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscence_4-10578908_20260402183135.jpg Joan Bedor’s embroidered jean jacket inspired a 50-year business friendship. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscence_4-10578911_20260402183135.jpg Rodney Rufo’s people bring the seventies alive in the Reminiscence window display. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-bird-shawl_4-10578914_20260402183136.jpg Karen Rempel sprouts wings in a crocheted shawl from Reminiscence. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscence_4-10578917_20260402183136.jpg “Shopping Bag Design 2” features Reminiscence manager Joan Bedor’s designs. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscence_4-10578920_20260402183136.jpg Bubbles and Triangles–A design by Reminiscence manager Joan Bedor. On the left is the much sought-after drawstring “banana bag.” Joan’s original artwork is on the right. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/8-rempel-kqny-mar-2026-reminiscen_4-10578923_20260402183136.jpg One-of-a-kind pieces at affordable prices, as well as fishnet stocking staples, a magic umbrella, and gifts galore. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/anxiety-rises-as-deadline-looms-to-pick-penn-master-planner-ME5723691 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T20:58:42-04:00 Anxiety Rises as Deadline Looms to Pick Penn Master Planner https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/another-penn-station-photo_4-10573195_20260402181802.jpg Amtrak set a May 4 deadline for the three contenders who are vying to be the master developer of Penn Station to submit their bids. The winner will be revealed in June. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/grand-penn-community-alliance_4-10578929_20260402185941.jpg One early artist rendition from the Grand Penn Partnership featured a park- like setting outside a new Penn Station that did not have Madison Square Garden atop the nation’s busiest rail terminal. But Amtrak imposed a blackout on releasing any new proposals. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/astm-proposes-a-grand-entrance-to-pen_4-10578932_20260402185941.jpg One early rendering by ASTM featured a grand entrance on Eighth Ave, with Madison Square Garden remaining atop the terminal. Amtrac imposed a blackout on releasing any new information before bids are submitted on May 4. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/make-giant-pigeon-statue-on-high-line-a-permanent-exhibit-petition-EB5715413 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-02T21:10:08-04:00 Make Giant Pigeon Statue on High Line a Permanent Exhibit: Petition https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/tempimaget6dksh_4-10557074_20260401141439.jpg ”Dinosaur” by Iván Argote, the towering pigeon statute on The High Line, is eyed by one of its living counterparts during a recent visit to the sculpture by Straus News. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/tempimagesa2ycn_4-10557041_20260401141448.jpg ”Dinosaur” by Iván Argote on The High Line. It was intended to be part of the High Line’s revolving art exhibits but now some have started a petition drive to make it a permanent exhibit. https://www.westsidespirit.com/features/healthy-manhattan/tips-for-families-to-support-nutritional-health-wellness-MD5720086 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-03T12:15:46-04:00 Tips for Families to Support Nutritional Health & Wellness https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/dr-greg-carnevale_4-10564956_20260403121521.png Dr. Greg Carnevale offers guidance on how to support nutritional health and wellness, and notes it is not a one size fits all formula. https://www.westsidespirit.com/voices/city-council-must-pass-bill-to-ensure-home-delivered-meals-for-older-adults-KA5727804 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-04-03T12:39:06-04:00 City Council Must Pass Bill to Ensure Home-Delivered Meals for Older Adults https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/yakov-keiserman_4-10580213_20260403114656.jpg Yakov Keiserman wants the City Council to pass a bill to guarantee food delivery is available to older adults seven days a week, 365 days a year. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/milimg-5861-5582092-10580213-20260403_4-10582942_20260403123907.jpg