St. Agnes Library, Chuck Schumer, Pastrami, 8th Grader Writes Op-Ed, School Open House and More!

UWS neighborhood news covered: Restaurants, Chuck Schumer's random visit, St. Agnes Library, 8th grader writes op-ed for NY Daily News, and much more.

Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your next diner breakfast platter! (Episode 12.)

This Just In From The Mayor:
- Indoor dining ceases on Monday, December 14.
- Vaccine Command Center will open to serve community

UWS News:
- Chuck Schumer visits Grow NYC Market at West 77th Street
- West 77th Fridge: Volunteer or take what you need, tip from Samara
- West End Avenue Open Streets opens again
- Broadway Mall Association has virtual walking tours

Restaurant News:
- Utopia Diner now has a blue, outdoor dining hut
- French Roast has heating lamps and offers delivery
- Orens Coffee delivers
- The Hungarian Pastry Shop utilizes Open Streets on weekend
- Pastrami Queen opens with long line

Awesome Neighbor:
Anonymous coat-returner at West 81st Dog Run, tip from Corrie Blatt


Local School and Family News:
- 8th grader Ushoshi Das writes Op-Ed in NY Daily News
- 3rd grader Finn Rooney is interviewed on CBS News about Santa and COVID-19
- Special Music School is hosting an Open House on December 14th at 5:30 p.m.
- St. Agnes Library is doing a great job encouraging children to read
- Two moms to offer free workshop for post-natal concerns on IGTV on December 16th at 6:30 p.m.

Shout-Out Corner:
Lee thanks listeners in Georgia, New Jersey, Virginia, South Dakota and France!
And welcome new IG followers:
- Carlyn Cowen and Buco
- Mark Venaglia

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