https://www.ourtownny.com/home/karen-s-quirky-new-york-visits-fidi-s-magnificent-art-deco-conwell-hall-DL5973948 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-23T18:41:39-04:00 Karen’s Quirky New York Visits FiDi’s Magnificent Art Deco Conwell Hall https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/1-rempel-kqny-june-2026-20-exch_4-10859530_20260623182925.jpg Karen Rempel waits for her cocktail date at 20 Exchange Place. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/milimg-5861-5716626-10859530-20260623_4-10859619_20260623184127.jpg https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/2-rempel-kqny-june-2026-6-hanov_4-10859585_20260623182925.jpg Karen Rempel matches coloring of Conwell Hall’s lofty entrance at 6 Hanover Street. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/3-rempel-kqny-june-2026-kr-l_4-10859588_20260623182925.jpg Karen Rempel and Art Deco Society VP Linda Zagaria clink glasses in Conwell Hall. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/4-rempel-kqny-june-2026-cocktai_4-10859591_20260623182926.jpg Elegant cocktail lounge by night. Atmospheric coffee hall by day. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/5-rempel-kqny-june-2026-mural_4-10859594_20260623182926.jpg 1930s WPA-inspired mural behind bank’s original teller counter. Architectural drawing of 20 Exchange Place. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/6-rempel-kqny-june-2026-safety_4-10859597_20260623182926.jpg Karen Rempel displays bank vault door’s thickness. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/7-rempel-kqny-june-2026-art-dec_4-10859600_20260623182926.jpg Stunning Art Deco grillwork on building exterior. Note the fauna! https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/8-rempel-kqny-june-2026-art-dec_4-10859603_20260623182926.jpg Incredible Art Deco elevators in residential area of 20 Exchange Place, which boasts 27 elevators! https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/9-rempel-kqny-june-2026-looking_4-10859606_20260623182927.jpg Looking up at 20 Exchange Place from the street: NW corner and East side. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/10-rempel-kqny-june-2026-lookin_4-10859609_20260623182927.jpg Looking down on “The Chiefs,” Titans of Finance, from upper floor apartment. Don’t get dizzy! https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/11-rempel-kqny-june-2026-lookin_4-10859612_20260623182927.jpg Looking out at glorious panoramic views from upper floor apartments. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/12-rempel-kqny-june-2026-20-exc_4-10859615_20260623182927.jpg Coins carved around entry to 20 Exchange Place; carved medallion of the National City Company. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/upper-east-side-neighborhood-event-calendar-jun-25-jul-1-CJ5975949 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-24T14:33:43-04:00 Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jun. 25-Jul 1 https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/el-museo-del-barrio-via-www-elmuseo_4-10861295_20260624143346.jpg El Museo del Barrio via www.elmuseo.org https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/guggenheim-via-www-guggenheim-org-1_4-10861304_20260624143347.jpg guggenheim via www.guggenheim.org https://www.ourtownny.com/news/schwalbe-shows-high-spirits-after-ny-12-primary-loss-DJ5975151 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-24T15:35:19-04:00 Schwalbe Shows High Spirits After NY-12 Primary Loss https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/340c0872-a10b-41d2-a796-7dff392ca20f_4-10860549_20260624110028.jpg Nina Schwalbe, a candidate for NY’s 12th Congressional District, thanked supporters and volunteers at her election night watch party after losing to Assemblyman Micah Lasher. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/img-2354_4-10860987_20260624124939.jpg As part of her concession speech, Schwalbe thanked each of the different teams that supported her campaign, from staff members on the field to speechwriters to her campaign manager Nick Gottlieb. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/nyc-dot-to-host-two-additional-manhattan-fifa-world-cup-watch-parties-CG5976235 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-24T16:07:29-04:00 NYC DOT to Host Two Additional Manhattan FIFA World Cup Watch Parties https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/soccer-streets_4-10861429_20260624160434.jpg NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC DOT announced two new FIFA World Cup watch parties taking place in Manhattan as part of efforts to create opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy the games together. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/micah-lasher-clinches-ny-12-democratic-nomination-in-crowded-race-YI5974537 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-24T19:32:04-04:00 Micah Lasher Clinches NY-12 Dem Nomination in Crowded Race https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-1_4-10860744_20260624154315.jpg Micah Lasher, an Assembly member who represents the Upper West Side, won the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-nadler1_4-10860745_20260624140025.jpg Micah Lasher will have a clear shot to succeed incumbent Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who endorsed Lasher’s campaign. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 7-to-1 in Congressional District 12. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-celebrates_4-10861569_20260625095208.jpg Micah Lasher throws his arms up in celebration. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-garodnick_4-10861568_20260625095208.jpg Former City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick (at mic) cracks up the crowd as Gov. Kathy Hochul (left) Comptroller Mark Levine (right of speaker) and Borough president Brad Hoylman-Sigal (rear) look on with Lasher in the far right. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-hochul_4-10860747_20260624140027.jpg Most establishment Democrats backed Lasher, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, who made a surprise appearance at his watch party. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-mom_4-10860746_20260624140029.jpg Micah Lasher’s mother, Stephanie Lasher, seated left, became a mainstay of canvassing efforts and was showered with applause at the watch party. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-nadler2_4-10860748_20260624140030.jpg Rep. Jerrold Nadler held the seat for 34 years. He announced he would not be seeking reelection in September 2025, setting up a brutal primary fight in a district where winning the primary is a virtual lock to win in November. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-andlevine_4-10860924_20260624141216.jpg City Comptroller Mark Levine, left, and Micah Lasher, right, laugh as Manhattan Borough President Brad Holyman-Sigal delivers a congratulatory speech. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-bottcher_4-10860751_20260624141220.jpg Micah Lasher received endorsements from many of the district’s fellow politicians, including council member Gale Brewer, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, and State Senator Erik Bottcher, pictured. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-2_4-10860750_20260624141222.jpg One of Micah Lasher’s main priorities he said is to revive trust in the Democratic Party. https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/micahlasher-phones_4-10860749_20260624141218.jpg Prior to the Associated Press’ announcement to call the race, attendees of the watch party anxiously watched the data coming in on their phones and the several screens throughout Jacob’s Pickles on the Upper West Side. https://www.ourtownny.com/news/fire-and-freedom-new-book-highlights-ny-s-role-in-american-revolution-GH5977594 hourly Our Town - Eastsider en 2026-06-25T00:50:03-04:00 Fire and Freedom: New Book Highlights NY’s Role in American Revolution https://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-24-at-9-41-42-pm_4-10861596_20260625004341.png “Fire and Freedom: The American Revolution in New York” provides a new look into the American Revolution as it unfolded in the Empire State.