THE LITTLE LEAGUE WHERE EVERYBODY WINS By Harvey Cohen It's an early afternoon in the middle of April. Clouds partially cover the skies. It's seventy-one degrees... Local News 29 Apr 2019 | 01:26
From Cold Streets to Warm Hearts By Harvey Cohen You exit the downtown 6 train and pass the trendy boutiques along Spring Street. The shops and the street... Local News 25 Feb 2019 | 11:12
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum during services. Photo courtesy of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah A Rabbi Who Doesn't Just Preach Tolerance By Harvey Cohen Recent research indicates that fully 90 per cent of LGBTQ students in New York claim to be the victims of... Local News 24 Jan 2019 | 12:42
Nancy Bass Wyden with her father, Fred Bass. Photo courtesy of Strand Books A Life among Books By Harvey Cohen How does it feel to be surrounded by 23 miles of books every day? And to have customers that have included... Local News 13 Sep 2018 | 12:46
Jeffrey Gurian, right, a dentist turned stand-up comedian and comedy writer, with Kevin Hart. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Gurian A Funny Thing Happened Their names were both Jeffrey Gurian.... Local News 31 Jul 2018 | 03:31
Lisa Buksbaum with a young patient at Beth Israel Medical Center. Photo: Angeline Eckbert Help and Hope By Harvey Cohen It’s 4 a.m. and the phone rings: you learn your brother has died of an asthma-induced heart attack.... Local News 05 Jul 2018 | 10:25
Justin and Dahlia Constantine met President and Michelle Obama at the home of the Marine Corps Commandant in 2009. Photos courtesy of Justin Considine “Life is amazing” By Harvey Cohen At least once every week, Morningside Heights residents Justin and Dahlia Constantine go for a peaceful and... Local News 30 May 2018 | 12:52
Marchese (second from right) at lunch with friends. Photo courtesy of Jo Marchese At 94, a Singing Sensation By Harvey Cohen She was born in 1924. Before there was frozen food. Before actors talked in movies. Before penicillin. But... Local News 27 Dec 2018 | 12:22
What Scent Should the Subway Be? The MTA is focused on keeping the subways clean. Right now, they’re using a lemon-scented product, but said they’d be open... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 02:12
Students in Liz Curtin's Mixed Media Class. Aging In Place : A Resource Guide Transportation Manhattan's bustling streets and crowded subway platforms can be a challenge for seniors and those with disabilities.... Local News 28 Jul 2017 | 10:42
building the hospital of tomorrow The last time Lenox Hill Hospital built a major new facility on its legacy campus it was 1972 and John Lindsay was mayor.... Local News 08 Mar 2019 | 05:56
The Rev. Beverly Dempsey in the sanctuary of her church. Photo: Genia Gould Hospitality for the homeless By Genia GouldThe Rev. Beverly Dempsey, Senior Pastor and Executive Director at The Jan Hus Presbyterian Church and Neighborhood... Local News 04 Apr 2017 | 05:14
Robert Morgenthau ( Photo from memorial program) Robert Morgenthau’s life of public service Nearly a thousand people celebrated the life of Robert Morgenthau, New York’s longest serving district attorney, last Thursday... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 12:54
Attendees of the award ceremony with the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities outside Gracie Mansion. ( Photo: Michael Rock) Honoring the ADA Anniversary Friday, July 26 marked the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In its honor, eight... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 10:48
Jaime Krass of Columbia ( Photo by Jonathan Heisler) “My hands are outstretched” Jaimie Krass is the director of engagement at Columbia/Barnard Hillel, the school’s largest Jewish organization. She helps... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 11:00
