Brewer's Bid For Speaker + UWS Teen At Climate Conference

Happy Saturday, Upper West Side! These are the most important things happening in Upper West Side today.

First, today's weather:

A few afternoon showers. High: 60 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Upper West Side today:

1. NYC Councilwoman Gale Brewer wants to be speaker, vows one term (New York Daily News)
2. West Side Rag » 19-Year-Old Local Represents Youth at Glasgow Climate Conference; 'A Puzzle Piece in a Larger Solution' (westsiderag.com)
3. Inside the Master, Stacks of Studios on the Upper West Side (Curbed)
4. NYPD Makes Arrest In Alleged Sexual Assault Near FDR Drive, Searches For Person Of Interest In Attack On Woman In Central Park (CBS New York)
5. USPS Truck Driver Faces Charge In UWS Cyclist's Death: Report (Upper West Side Patch)

Today in Upper West Side:

• 3mi Walk to North Woods in Central Park @20 min mi pace (10:00 AM)
• Comedy For Peace- Jewish.Muslim.Comedy- For one night only! (7:00 PM)
• Christmas Fair (11:00 PM)

Upper West Side Patch Notebook

• Central Park: "It's peak foliage in Central Park, and we are live from the Pool to show you just how colorful this autumn season is. While these rolling landscapes are naturally stunning, they require year-round care from our #CentralParkConservancy st..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Happy Fossil Friday! Today, meet Megalocnus rodens, or “great sloth.” It lived some 10,000 years ago during the Pleistocene in what is modern-day Cuba. Some ground sloths were long-distance travelers that swam or rafted from South Americ..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "The Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) may look red and green to you, but you’re only human. Under UV light, some of its plumage has a distinctly golden hue! Still, you can use color cues to tell males of the species apart fro..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Meet the Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)! Its vast range spans much of North America, where it lives in a variety of habitats such as forests, swamps, and woodlands. When on the lookout for a meal, this bird perches in the treetops ..." (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "This textile belongs to a group of bedcovers that are also known as military quilts or, sometimes, Crimean quilts. Most of the known examples were found in Great Britain, where they were traditionally made from wool fabric used in the pr..." (Facebook)
• The Juilliard School: "Thank you to all our veterans and active duty military personnel for their service. We’re proud to share the work Marine Adam Driver and his wife Joanne Tucker (both Group 38) have done since starting Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) in ..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "Central Park is an escape from the bustling city—and a place to rest, relax, and, sometimes, reflect. In honor of the many veterans who have served our country, take a special look at the Park’s monuments that commemorate their service. ..." (Facebook)
• Barnard College: "Some may not naturally associate chemistry and cosmetics, but Barnard alumnae Alison Scorese ’16 and Rhitu (Rhi) Risal ’14 have taken their passion for both and launched cutting-edge careers in the beauty industry. Scorese (left), who ma..." (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "The practice of tattooing has evolved over thousands of years and has strong roots in maritime culture; marking the body with tattoos was thought to offer protection against drowning and dangers that lurked in the sea. This rare tattoo p..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "Champion. Soldier. American Hero. Those are just a few words to describe the veterans who have served our country. Today, New York Tech students veterans, faculty, staff, and volunteers walked in the Veterans Day parade to honor the sacr..." (Facebook)
• The Juilliard School: "SIGN UP: Apply to perform at an upcoming virtual master class with Tianjin Juilliard trumpet faculty member Sergey Tyuteykin. You can also register to observe the class, which is free and open to interested applicants for the orchestral ..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "Joe Scarborough, Vice President Suzanne Musho, Mayor Bill de Blasio, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and more, celebrated the debut of the #WoodlandsArtCollection and exhibit "Art, Health and Wellness: The Power of Nature—Through the Eyes of..." (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "How can you walk in #RBG’s footsteps? In the special exhibition #NotoriousRBG we emphasize Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s connection to her hometown. Explore sites around New York City with significance to RBG. Learn how she was involved with the..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "Beautiful, healthy produce bags that we recently distributed in partnership with Senator Robert Jackson's office. Grateful to be able to work together to get food out to those who need it most." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "This year, Maria's having Thanksgiving with 15-20 people. We're so happy our Turkey Challenge has helped make that possible for her. Please help us support more customers like Maria today! #wscahturkeychallenge https://www.wscah.org/turk..." (Facebook)
• Fordham Law: "On October 27, the Center for Judicial Events & Clerkships (CJEC) welcomed more than 100 students to its first in-person event since March 2020. The event titled “Judges and Clerks’ Roles in the Courts: Perspectives from First-Generation..." (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "There were smiles all around for last night's Thalia Book Club! Thank you to Sarah Ruhl and Cynthia Nixon for a thoughtful evening all about "Smile: The Story of a Face."" (Facebook)
• Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President: "Join me on Monday, 11/22 at 7 pm for a virtual talk between Ruth Messinger and Rachael Cerrotti about Ms. Cerrotti’s new book, “We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration,” which recounts her decade-long journey to retrace her..." (Facebook)
• Fordham Law: "The Fordham Law Alumni Association invites you to join us in person at our annual Holiday Reception to celebrate the festive season. Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 PM at Ascent Lounge. We hope to see you there! #FordhamLawAlumni https://bit..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "WATCH: New York Tech debuts the #WoodlandsArtCollection and exhibit "Art, Health and Wellness: The Power of Nature—Through the Eyes of Sculptor Emilie Brzezinski." #NewYorkTechWoodlandsArt https://buff.ly/3wzMeJw" (Facebook)
• Lincoln Square Business Improvement District: "After 20 years of Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, the Lincoln Square BID is pleased to share that we are planning a new and different holiday celebration by offering the community and visitors a month-long series of smaller pop-up family..." (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "For the past couple of weeks, we've provided tips on how to handle your career #LikeABoss. Now, let's introduce you to our illustrious alumni who know what it takes to be a boss. Meet Paul Ferrante (M.A. '18) swipe to read his best advic..." (Facebook)

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