David A. Ingber was founder of the largest Renewal synagogue in the country and for two years now has been director of Jewish Life and head of the Bronfman Center, both at 92NY. ( Photo: Courtesy of 92NY) Rabbi Ingber, Jewish Leader at 92NY, Is ‘All About Hope’ Since 2023, David A. Ingber has been the Director of Jewish Life and head of the Bronfman Center at 92NY, and in just two... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:16
Bess Freedman is a real estate broker with a passion for affordable housing. She serves on the board of The Bridge, which been responsible for building 28 buildings of affordable housing and offers senior services. ( Photo: Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens) Real Estate CEO and Community Activist Drew Early Inspiration from Firebrand Bella Abzug The face is unmistakable yet surprising, somehow, staring down from the wall into that corner office where multimillion dollar... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:14
Dolores Marsh began volunteering for the Turtle Bay Association’s special events and 40 years later runs the show. Dolores Marsh: 40 Years Taking Care of Turtle Bay Some people can barely balance their nine-to-five nowadays with all the other aspects of modern life. Then there are others,... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:17
Mary Larkin, Head of School at the St. Ignatius Loyola School with some of the students. The school has won three Blue Ribbon awards from the Department of Education since her arrival as the school’s top person. ( Photo: courtesy of St. Ignatius Loyola School) School Earns Three Blue Ribbons Under Larkin’s Leadership The U.S. Department of Education only recognizes approximately 350 schools with National Blue Ribbon Awards each year. Under... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:18
Jennifer Ratner, the board chair of Friends of the East River Esplanade, says that advocacy is essential to maintaining a greenway that is beloved by Upper East Side residents. ( Photo: Jennifer Ratner ) Friends of the East River Esplanade Founder Puts Access First Jennifer Ratner, founder and board chair of Friends of the East River Esplanade, knows that relentless advocacy is key to... People 12 Mar 2025 | 06:43
Roderick L. Jones, the executive director of Goddard Riverside, believes that cultivating a strong sense of community is essential to the service work he does. ( Photo: Goddard Riverside ) Roderick Jones Left the Projects, Now Serves Those Residents Roderick L. Jones, the executive director of Goddard Riverside and the Isaacs Center, believes cultivating a strong sense... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:24
Paul Jeffries has given much of his adult life to community activism and youth engagement through access to sports. “It’s what the program means to them,” he said. “That’s what it really is.” ( Photo: Paul Jeffries, NYCFC.) Paul Jeffries Puts Up Points for the Youth of New York City Paul Jeffries does not want this article to be just about him. “Hopefully, this is a reflection of all the people who have... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:23
Seventeen-year-old Emma Justus said she was motivated to found Club Care after her father was diagnosed with brain cancer. ( Photo: Courtesy Emma Justus) Emma Justus Honored Her Father by Founding Club Care In many ways, Emma Justus is your typical 17-year-old girl. She loves hanging out with her dog, excels in school, and looks... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:22
Neighborhood improvement is Job 1 under Fred Cerullo’s 26-year leadership at the GCP, which ensures 24/7 services to the Midtown area. ( Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl) Cerullo Takes Grand Central Partnership’s Work ‘to the Streets’ Fred Cerullo is one hands-on C-suite executive. “I change the light bulbs in this neighborhood,” he jokes. Twenty-six years... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:21
Matthew Heyd was the Rector of the Church of the Heavenly Rest before being installed as the 17th Bishop of New York in 2024. ( Photo credit: Angela James Photography) Bishop Matthew F. Heyd Headed UES Parish as a ‘Welcome’ to All He may be from North Carolina, but for the past 30 years, the Right Rev. Matthew Heyd has been a guardian angel to the people... People 12 Mar 2025 | 10:19
On West 79th Street, Tenants are Like Family Fernando Gonzalez, the doorman at 171 W. 79th St. says the best part of his job is interacting with the tenants of his building.... People 09 Oct 2024 | 03:10
Rebecca Seawright, who represents District 76 in the New York State Assembly. ( Photo via Rebecca Seawright) Seawright Has Her Constituents Covered Rebecca Seawright, who represents the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island in the New York State Assembly, understands that... People 11 Apr 2024 | 04:51
Lt Adrienne Walsh in action as part of Rescue 1 unit that covers Manhattan. She was the first woman officer assigned to the elite rescue service. Photo: Nichola Truong Trailblazing Adrienne Walsh Was First Woman to serve as Lt on Manhattan’s Elite Rescue 1 Adrienne Walsh, who retired as a lieutenant at the elite Rescue 1 last year, has been involved in some of the most dramatic... People 11 Apr 2024 | 02:34
Eileen Toback is the Executive Director of the New York Professional Nurses Union, which represents nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital, and Lenox Health Greenwich Village. ( Source: New York Professional Nurses Union) Eileen Toback and the Future of the Union Movement During the Great Depression, a line worker was thrown out of a pocketbook-making factory. With the support of Eileen Toback’s... People 11 Apr 2024 | 02:30
William Gallagher, a 24 year NYPD veteran, was promoted from deputy inspector to inspector in Feburary. Photo: NYPD Gallagher fondly Recalls 2 Stints in 19th Pct William Gallagher, who served two tours in 19th Precinct, was promoted to NYPD Inspector in February and now heads the 200-person... People 11 Apr 2024 | 02:25
