https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/crime-watch/unsolved-cops-still-hunting-for-july-2016-central-park-bomber-CH6018026 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-12T19:26:53-04:00 Unsolved: Cops Still Hunting for July 2016 Central Park Bomber https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/unsolved-cops-still-hunting-central-p_4-10913033_20260712225058.jpg Unsolved: the identity of the bomber who put explosives in a La Unica cracker bag that detonated by these rocks in Central Park on July 3, 2016. https://www.westsidespirit.com/city-arts/summer-of-69-returns-as-musical-a-walk-on-the-moon-EB6021611 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T09:18:45-04:00 Summer Of ’69 Returns as Musical “A Walk on the Moon” https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/jonas-public-relations_4-10912613_20260711081228.png Pamela Gray’s beloved 1999 film <i>A Walk On The Moon</i>, about a Brooklyn housewife in 1969 whose life changes when Woodstock influences her Catskills bungalow colony, has been reimagined for the stage as a musical. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-11-at-7-44-22-am_4-10912618_20260711081236.png Pamela Gray is a successful screenwriter known for the bio pic <i>Megan Leavey</i>, <i>Conviction</i>, <i>Music of the Heart,</i> and <i>A Walk on the Moon</i>, which is based on her experiences vacationing in the Catskills. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/tricia-baron_4-10912621_20260711081237.jpg The Off-Broadway company of <i>A Walk On The Moon: A Musical</i> at the Laura Pels Theatre now through August 22. https://www.westsidespirit.com/home/ny-archbishop-recovering-from-eye-surgery-IE6024138 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T11:07:06-04:00 NY Archbishop Recovering From Eye Surgery https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-13-at-11-02-58-am_4-10914740_20260713110431.png Ronald Hicks, Archbishop of New York, is currently recovering from a surgery to take care of a detached retina in his left eye, which he was diagnosed with after returning from a recent pilgrimage to Rome (photo above). https://www.westsidespirit.com/voices/labor-unions-blame-ignored-safety-warnings-before-near-collapse-LA6013184 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T11:23:27-04:00 Labor Unions Blame Ignored Safety Warnings Before Near-Collapse https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02745_4-10906928_20260713104900.jpg Anthony Williamson, Local 79 spokesperson, leading a chant on July 9, blasting the non-union developers behind the troubled building. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/img-2019_4-10906931_20260709134150.jpg Shorings and multiple support beams were installed next to one of the two buckled columns by July 8. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02691_4-10906934_20260709134151.jpg Two labor union organizers taking questions during rally on July 9, include Billy Irwin (left) and Mike Batter (right). https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a4901_4-10906937_20260709134153.jpg A construction crew arrives at the old Pfizer HQ with new support beams. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a4977_4-10906952_20260709134516.jpg The Carpenters Union parked a box truck with LED signs outside the rally with messages reading “Crime Scene” and other provocative statements. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/20260708-dsc02738_4-10906940_20260709134156.jpg A dozen supporters and spokesmen for NY laborer unions showed up Wednesday, July 9th, expressing frustration with the contractors and building owner. https://www.westsidespirit.com/city-arts/kira-marie-britt-is-a-selfless-swiss-army-artist-IB6012813 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T12:46:56-04:00 Kira Marie Britt Is A Selfless Swiss Army Artist https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/kira-marie-britt-swiss-army-artist_4-10901259_20260708162231.jpg Swiss Army Artist Kira Marie Britt is pictured here. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/swiss-army-artist_4-10901323_20260708162659.jpg Swiss Army Artist’s key chains feature fan art such as this picture of Calcifer from “Howl’s Moving Castle.” https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/kira-marie-britt-selfless-swiss-army_4-10908700_20260709154655.jpg Kira Marie Britt is pictured here at one of her artist markets. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/manhattanhenge-draws-big-crowds-even-in-haze-AF6025266 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T13:21:51-04:00 Manhattanhenge Draws Big Crowds Even in Haze https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a5719_4-10915864_20260713140106.jpg The spectacle brings together people from all over the city and all over the world, all aiming to strike the perfect picture of the striking sunset. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a5716_4-10915867_20260713140108.jpg Vantage point of the Manhattanhenge from 23rd Street and Broadway. The biannual event occurred earlier this year on May 28 and May 29, and again on July 11 and July 12. But the sun won’t align with Manhattan cross streets again until May 2027. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a5697_4-10915865_20260713140110.jpg Reaching for the sky to snap the perfect photo of Manhattanhenge on July 12. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a5727_4-10915866_20260713140112.jpg Spectators blocked East 23rd Street and Fifth Ave. right around the peak viewing time at 8:21 p.m., in a bid to get a center of the road glimpse of the setting sun. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/return-of-the-summer-movies-bryant-park-and-beyond-NF6025791 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T15:06:10-04:00 Return of the Summer Movies: Bryant Park and Beyond https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3-00-24-pm_4-10916396_20260713150400.png Summer movie nights have returned to the parks of NYC, with Bryant Park opening its lawn July 13 for a screening of “Wayne’s World.” https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/the-goats-are-baaaack-HC6026393 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T15:17:42-04:00 The Goats Are Baaaack! https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screen-shot-2026-07-13-at-3-13-08-pm_4-10916420_20260713151513.png The “Great Goat Graze-Off” is the only professional eating competition between goats, who help to clear terrains of invasive plants such as poison ivy, mugwort, and porcelain berry. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/pxl-20250712-161209807_4-10916547_20260713152159.jpg Festivities from the “Great Goat Graze-Off” in 2025, during which Mallomar won the championship title. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screen-shot-2026-07-13-at-3-03-30-pm_4-10916404_20260713150804.png Romeo, Mallomar, and Big Buddy--the three competitor goats who will compete in the race for G.O.A.T Grazer, or who can eat their botanical portion the fastest. Mallomar won the championship title in 2025. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/archbishop-of-ny-receives-texas-goodie-basket-following-nba-wager-FH6009227 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T15:55:58-04:00 Archbishop of NY Receives Texas Goodie Basket Following NBA Wager https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-07-at-2-11-29-pm_4-10898058_20260707141509.png After losing a friendly wager placed on the NBA finals, the Archbishop of San Antonio sent Archbishop, Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese, a goodie basket of Texas treats following the NY Knicks’ triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-07-at-2-15-31-pm_4-10898112_20260707141857.png Gustavo García-Siller, archbishop of San Antonio, and Hicks had made the wager ahead of the start of the NBA Championship finals and rooted fervently for their teams throughout the series. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/mamdani-s-first-parents-night-out-program-fills-up-in-hours-BF6025223 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T17:06:16-04:00 Mamdani’s First Parents’ Night Out Program Fills Up in Hours https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/parents-night-out-jpg-10915396-10915396_4-10915396_20260713165029.jpg The first-of-its-kind Parents’ Night Out program which aims to provide children from six to 13 years-old with a range of supervised activities at its debut on Aug. 16, quickly filled up all available slots on the first day of registration. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/growing-outbreak-on-ues-59-now-infected-by-legionnaires-disease-IC6026596 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-13T17:11:05-04:00 Growing Outbreak on UES: 59 Now Infected by Legionnaires’ Disease https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-4805913_4-10916389_20260713151528.jpg A total of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease, including the Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue (above). Nearly 60 people have been infected. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/55379704127-3c79e045e3-k_4-10916417_20260713151339.jpg City Council Speaker Julie Menin (above) attended a July 7 town hall on the subject, where she pressed health officials about the progress of disease testing. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/neighborhood-passport-sends-world-cup-visitors-residents-around-city-YB5982890 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-14T11:06:07-04:00 Neighborhood Passport Sends World Cup Visitors, Residents Around City https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/nyc-passport_4-10871105_20260626134620.jpg New Yorkers and visitors to the city will be able to collect 12 unique stamps commemorating the city’s neighborhood diversity throughout the FIFA World Cup. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/stamps-passport_4-10871320_20260626134620.webp The 12 stamps for the neighborhood passport were designed by NYC-based artists, all with global roots, and aim to demonstrate the richness of NYC’s culture. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/the-knicks-win-jubilation-disorder-follows-nba-finals-LJ5946973 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-14T11:07:50-04:00 The Knicks Win!! Jubilation &amp; Disorder Follows NBA Finals https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/img-8006_4-10828906_20260615172952.jpg One fan in Times Square climbs atop a street lights while celebrating. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/school-bus-on-fire_4-10829638_20260615173532.png A school bus was set on fire by fans celebrating the Knicks victory of the San Antonio Spurs on June 13. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/img-3902_4-10829465_20260615172952.jpg Drivers and passengers got in on the celebrations, honking and dancing out of an SUV sunroof near Madison Square Garden on June 13. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/img-3901_4-10829468_20260615165223.jpg Fans sprayed graffiti on a metal storefront gate near Times Square during the Knicks victory celebration. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/knicks-claim-iron-throne-ahead-of-tv-season-premiere-LF5968287 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-14T11:09:02-04:00 Knicks Claim Iron Throne Ahead of TV Season Premiere https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/knicks-iron-throne_4-10853362_20260622132237.jpg The Knicks edition of the Iron Throne featured House Targaryen’s banner in Knicks’ signature blue and orange, celebrating their NBA Championship win. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/union-says-central-park-carriage-horse-died-after-eating-toxic-plant-YL5951607 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-14T15:35:45-04:00 Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/unknown-1-4-10810652-20260610172423_4-10832366_20260616171948.webp The Transport Workers Union says that Deniz, a horse who dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park earlier this month, was killed by a toxic plant—and not animal abuse, as some charge. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/legionnaires-disease-detected-at-building-on-central-park-west-EC6026688 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-07-14T15:39:01-04:00 Legionnaires’ Disease Detected at Building on Central Park West https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3-31-39-pm_4-10916491_20260713153534.png Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the hot water system of a co-op building on Central Park West, according to a memo sent to residents. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-4805913_4-10916563_20260713153648.jpg The discovery comes as a serious outbreak of the disease continues to tear through the Upper East Side, resulting in around 60 cases and more than a dozen hospitalizations.