Community Board 7

CB7 approves amendment to allow for ‘greener’ buildings

In an advisory vote, Community Board 7 members approved the Zone Green Text Amendment on Tuesday night, helping clear a local path for environmentally friendly buildings.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 8 05:42 am ET

Three vying for UWS City Council seat

Two former Community Board chairs and the Democratic District Leader are looking to fill Gale Brewer's seat, promising education and jobs reform.

By Daphne Chen | Feb 2 04:06 am ET

Proposal would pave way for ‘green’ infrastructure upgrades

Citywide legislation would relax zoning codes, giving property owners more flexibility to update old buildings with environmentally friendly features.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 1 05:09 am ET

Pro-biking group calls for lower speed limits

The Upper West Side Streets Renaissance will advocate for lower speed limits across the entire neighborhood.

By Casey Tolan | Jan 23 04:43 am ET

Proposal to protect mom-and-pop storefronts gains support

The rezoning plan would limit big-business storefronts and prevent the proliferation of banks.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 19 03:04 am ET

Plagued UWS restaurant Papasito withdraws liquor license application

The restaurant, which has come under fire from its neighbors for serving rowdy crowds until as late as 4 a.m., and any future business that may occupy the site for the next two years, may not be able to serve alcohol after Feb. 28.

By Casey Tolan | Jan 13 05:55 pm ET

Neighbors demand Papasito quiet down, tidy up

“People come out screaming obscenities, they don’t leave, there’s police activity there,” Paul Shapiro, who lives across the street from Papasito, said at a CB7 meeting Tuesday. “I’d like them closing at 12 o’clock.”

By Casey Tolan | Dec 7 02:29 am ET

Noisy Morningside restaurant brings complaints, threats to liquor license

Neighbors claim that Papasito Mexican Bar and Grill, on Broadway between 104th and 105th streets is attracting a rowdy clientele.

By Madina Toure | Nov 18 04:22 am ET

Kids’ recess on 107th prompts complaints from neighbors

Some residents said they couldn't use Access-a-Ride during the day, with the school barricading the street between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

By Avantika Kumar | Nov 10 02:17 am ET

Locals protest concentration of homeless shelters on UWS

Neighbors say a new 94th Street shelter is a symbol of problems with the city's homelessness policy.

By Gina Lee | Jan 26 02:09 am ET

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