Passing the 9/11 Torch to the Next Generation at Carl Schurz Park 25 yrs later - Passing the torch - A generation has come of age. Born post 9/11/2001. They didn’t bear witness. They weren’t... Voices 14 Sep 2026 | 01:26
It was standing room only at the National Art Club for a memorial to honor community activist Wilber Allen “Will” Weder earlier this summer. More than a half dozen judges, an assembly member and a city council member present helped fill to capacity a Sculpture Court room at the National Arts Club. ( Photo: Facebook) East Side Activist Will Weder Eulogized as “Man of Quiet Strength” It was standing room only in the Sculpture Court Room at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park earlier is summer for the... Voices 28 Aug 2026 | 03:12
The Democratic Judicial Convention on Aug. 10 nominated six judges who will likely be heading to New York Court house at 60 Centre Street after the November 3 election. ( Photo: dog97209/Flickr/Creative Commons) Democratic Judicial Convention Taps Six Judges for November Ballot The 2026 Manhattan Democrat Judicial Convention is over. Candidates seeking a judgeship never officially campaign in the... News 14 Aug 2026 | 03:20
The East Side Lexington Democrats recently convened at Dorrian’s Red Hand. ( Photo: DorriansNYC Instagram) East Side Democratic Club Social, & Meet the Judges Post primary kumbaya. The East Side’s Lexington Democratic Club’s Summer Social brought together the Democratic Party faithful... Home 27 Jul 2026 | 07:56
The two adjoining houses at 341-343 East 65th Street are said to seeking a new owner and Cushman & Wakefield is handling the sale. ( Photo: Google street views) Two More Buildings on UES are Quietly Being Offered for Sale Buildings for sale--Looking to buy a building? Maybe a pair of adjoining five-story, walkups on the UES built in 1910? Yes?... Voices 13 Jul 2026 | 02:30
Some are wondering about the fate of three pre-war residential buildings located at 163-167 E. 87th St. ( Photo: Solil Management) Real Estate Intrigues on the Upper East Side Block Buster—In a December 2025 East Side Observer column, I wrote that “Another demolition derby is scheduled for the 300... Voices 19 Jun 2026 | 12:38
Late spring is the time when most political clubs hold their annual galas. Above, the Four Freedoms Democratic Club gathers. ( Photo: Four Freedoms Democratic Club) Political Season is in Full Swing Rite of spring - As spring ends and summer nears, Dem political clubs hold their annual Spring Gala Fundraiser. It’s a highlight... Voices 30 May 2026 | 01:59
Early Voting Starts June 13 in Tense CD 12 Congressional Race A big union endorsement for Bores - In the highly competitive primary race for Jerry Nadler’s congressional seat for New... Voices 12 May 2026 | 09:13
Photo at West Side Democrats Annual Gala at Arte Care. From left: Council member Gale Brewer, Assedmbly member Linda B. Rosenthal, Jerry Nadler, WSD Prez Christine Annechino, NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. ( Photo/West Side Dems) Jerry Nadler Starts Farewell Tour, Feted at Cafe Arte For the past 50 odd years, there’s really no west side story without Jerry Nadler. As a community activist, Democrat Party... Voices 27 Apr 2026 | 11:58
George Conway, one of the ten Democratic candidates vying to succeed Jerry Nadler in NY’s 12th Congressional district, was seen chatting with New York State Attorney General Letia James on March 17 at the pre-parade Lexington Democratic Club. Rivals in the race including Assemblyman Alex Bores, who was endorsed by the Lex Dems, and civil rights lawyer Laura Dunn, were also at the gathering. ( Photo: George Conway Campaign) East Side Dem Club Emerges as Power Center on March 17 A Dem St. Pat’s Day celebration–The Lexington Democratic Club once again hosted their pre-parade St. Patrick Day’s Party... Voices 01 Apr 2026 | 11:53
The Manhattan Republican Party endorsed attorney Caroline Shinkle to run for Congress in New York’s 12 Congressional district. Democratic incumbent Jerry Nadler said he will not seek reelction. ( Photo: therealcarolineshinkle) A Leading GOP Candidate Emerges in Race for Nadler Seat Since Congressman Jerry Nadler announced that he wouldn’t be running for another term, at least 12 Dems have made known their... Voices 03 Mar 2026 | 04:36
New York State Attorney General swears in Virginia Maloney, who places her right hand on a family bible that is more than 200 years old in a ceremonial swearing in at Hunter College on Jan 31. ( Photo: Office of Council Member Virginia Maloney) Virginia Maloney Draws Political Power Elite to Swearing In Ceremony at Hunter College NY’s finest - Three generations of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s family took center stage at Hunter College’s Assembly... Voices 08 Feb 2026 | 10:04
UES Now Boasts City’s Two Most Powerful Political Leaders The Upper East Side is now officially the political epicenter of New York City with the two most powerful political leaders... Voices 11 Jan 2026 | 10:27
A latte and croissant at Ouri’s Market, 1160 Third Ave. ( Photo: Ouri’s Market Instagram) Remembering Richard Ravitch & Going Ga-Ga for Groceries Remembering Dick (Richard) Ravitch: A quintessential New Yorker, Ravitch was the go-to guy in New York to get things done.... News 26 Dec 2025 | 11:53
Shop cats have been immortalized in a newly revised coffeetable book by Tamar Arslanian with photos by renowned cat photographer Andrew Marttila. But the so-called “Bodega Cat bill” by term-limited City Council Member Keith Powers will have to wait till the new Council session before it can be legalized. ( Photo: Andrew Marttila) Powers’s Bodega Cats Bill Will Fall to New City Council to Enact into Law It’s a pet’s world/cats—We speak here of cats, then dogs. Literally, not of the showers we’ve come to know idiomatically... Voices 08 Dec 2025 | 12:07
