New Era Of UWS Architecture + First Sale In 200 Amsterdam

Get on up, Upper West Side! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Upper West Side.

First, today's weather:

A little rain late in the p.m.. High: 57 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Upper West Side:

1. A New Era Began for Upper West Side Architecture (Multi-Housing News)
2. Upper West Side’s most controversial tower closes first condo sale (The Real Deal)
3. Inside Edgar Allan Poe's hellish — and relatable — NYC housing hunt (New York Post )
4. French Cafe Dubbed NYC's Best Cookie Maker Opens Up Shop On UWS (Upper West Side Patch)
5. Missed Connection: You Saved My Boyfriend's Life - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com (I Love the Upper West Side)

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Today in Upper West Side:

• Fall Term Progress Reports - Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts (12:00 AM)
• Masterclass: Learn to Make Men's Skin and Hair Natural Grooming Essentials (6:00 AM)
• Free Vaccine Shots Hosted by AM O'Donnell and Ryan Mobile Health (12:00 PM)

Upper West Side Patch Notebook

• American Museum of Natural History: "Here is our entry for the world’s spookiest-looking fungus: the dead man’s fingers (Xylaria polymorpha). Its “fingers” are its fruiting body, and they can grow up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) tall. You might spot it within its wide range..." (Facebook)
• American Museum of Natural History: "Boo—it’s the ghost mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)! This mantis’ leaflike appearance helps camouflage it in the trees, concealing it from predators and prey. When under threat, it may “act” like a leaf by mimicking the movements of foliag..." (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "#OnThisDay in 1963, despite public outcry, demolition began on the breathtaking Penn Station. Its brief 53-year life was filled with highs and lows, today a story of New York legend. The loss of #OldPennStation still feels devastating, b..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "When you think of autumn in NYC, what comes to mind? For us tree enthusiasts, it’s obviously the sugar maple! 🍁 An iconic tree for fall foliage, there are dozens of sugar maples in Central Park that turn a showstopping orange this time ..." (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "Join us on Thursday, October 28 at 1 pm EST for a virtual tour of American Weathervanes: The Art of the Wind. These hour-long tours, offered via Zoom and led by AFAM Educator Nicole Haroutunian, take participants through the current exhi..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "The Harlem Meer landscape is the annual site of Conservancy Halloween celebrations and boasts especially beautiful fall foliage! Join us today on this virtual Weekly Walk to enjoy all autumn has to offer and see your favorite guides in h..." (Facebook)
• New-York Historical Society: "Can you guess the most-visited grave in all of #SleepyHollow Cemetery’s 90 acres?⁣ ⁣ Yup, it's author #WashingtonIrving’s simple headstone (the slightly larger rounded one central in this photo). ⁣ ⁣ Since his death in 1859, the cemetery..." (Facebook)
• Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President: "Delicious! Today's selection from the Fresh Food Box for Seniors program in included Pink Lady and Gala Apples, Acorn Squash, Baby Spinach, Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion - big thanks to Speaker Corey Johnson, VISIONS/Services for the Blin..." (Facebook)
• Central Park: "From afar, bats are often mistaken for birds—a reasonable reaction to the only mammal capable of sustained flight. Danielle Gustafson, who leads Central Park bat walks with the NYC Bat Group - Public Page and serves on the Board of Direc..." (Facebook)
• American Folk Art Museum: "The American Folk Art Museum announced today that it will be open six days a week beginning Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Its operating hours will continue to be 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Museum’s updated hours coincide with the final wee..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "Thank you to the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan preschool classes for generously donating these apples to WSCAH! We and our community are so grateful 🍏" (Facebook)
• New York Institute of Technology: "The New York Tech community, in collaboration with Stop and Shop, celebrated the grand opening of the Grizzly Cupboard at the Long Island and New York City campuses to combat food insecurity among college students. https://buff.ly/3BlD97Q" (Facebook)
• Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell: "HAPPENING NOW ‼️ Stop by my district office (245 W 104th St) for an e-waste event! You can discard your electronics in an environmentally safe way. Nice to see Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President come by. We'll be here until 4:30!" (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "Talk about a power couple! On November 9, husband and wife literary couple Claire Messud and James Wood host an evening of some of the most engaging and surprising stories from the beloved literary journal Ploughshares . With virtual int..." (Facebook)
• Riverside Park Conservancy: "This Sunday, 10/31: Ellington’s in the Park (105th on the Promenade) is celebrating Halloween, and its last day of the season, with a costume party for kids! Arrive in your costume and get a bag of treats. There will be hot apple cider &..." (Facebook)
• Symphony Space: "Your Friday plans just got made! For Revelry’s return to the theater, Cillian Vallely and Kevin Crawford, of Lúnasa, and Alan Murray turn our stage into your new local pub. While you’ll have to drink your Guinness before you arrive, join..." (Facebook)
• West Side Campaign Against Hunger: "Halloween is only a few days away, and while many are gearing up for candy and sweet treats, we're continuing to ensure our community also has access to healthy, fresh, seasonal produce, such as these options we have in this pantry this ..." (Facebook)

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