Who is the greatest Knick of all? Some say Jalen Brunson others Walt “Clyde” Frazier. ( Photo: Wikmedia Commons / Tempo Books) Who is the Greatest New York Knicks Player of All Time? In the wake of the Knicks’ magical ride to the NBA championship and New York sports immortality, a debate has emerged: Is... Voices 19 Jun 2026 | 05:42
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 UES 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 | 10:44
Health care activist Nina Schwalbe, who is running for Congress in the NY-12 district, warns that federal cutbacks under the second Trump Administration leave us ill-prepared for the next health emergency. ( Photo: Courtesy Nina Schwalbe campaign) Our Public Health System has Been Severely Compromised under Trump The New York City Health Department posted a message on its website this week about the Ebola outbreak spreading across the... Voices 13 Jun 2026 | 12:15
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was fired one day after lacing into CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and the program’s new executive producer, former NYTimes tech writer, Nick Bilton. ( Photo: Anders Krusberg/ Peabody Awards) Turmoil at CBS and 60 Minutes; Pelley Fired after Lacing into Bosses Many years ago, I worked for CBS—well, its local affiliate in Los Angeles. Even for an entity far from New York’s broadcasting... Voices 05 Jun 2026 | 01:16
Knicks fans are hoping that the mid-season winning of the NBA Cup is a precursor to the team nailing down its first NBA Championship since 1973. ( Photo: YouTube) Five Reasons Why the Knicks Will Win Their Third Championship Yes, 7 ft 4 in San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the NBA. He brings the ball up court. He... Voices 01 Jun 2026 | 04:46
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
The three daughters of Vincent Danz were young when their dad was killed on 9/11. Abigail was not quite a year old, oldest daughter Winnie was 9 years old and middle daughter Emily was 6 years old. All three were on deck for the commissioning. ( Photo: Marco A. Gutierrez Rosales/U.S. Coast Guard) Vincent Danz Remembered: U.S. Coast Guard Names Ship for 9/11 Hero Has it really been nearly 25 years? Vincent Danz was a United States Marine, a U.S. Coast Guard Reservist and, on the day... Voices 07 Jun 2026 | 03:11
Despite the recent push, the advocacy group Beyond Plastics said that only six percent of all plastics get recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or incinerators. ( Photo: Reinhold Moeller Emell) Most Plastics Still End Up in Landfills A recent (and stunning) report by Beyond Plastics highlights how Starbucks launched a recycling program with Waste Management... Voices 28 May 2026 | 01:04
A Randall’s Island master plan with a New York Jets stadium ( Photo: GGA Architecture) Let’s Build an NFL Stadium on Randall’s Island for the Jets Friends, family, and football teams—we’ve all seen them flee New York for New Jersey. We smile politely as they whine about... Voices 22 May 2026 | 11:57
Laura Dunn is one of eight candidates still in the race in the democratic primary for Congress in the NY’s 12th Congressional distgrict. ( Photo: Lauradunnforcongress) Why New Yorkers Should Care About the Return of Jim Crow Politics in the South There are moments in American history that generations look back on with disbelief and shame. Jim Crow is one of them. For... Voices 22 May 2026 | 03:32
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski, the recent winner of an OTTY Award, directs Chabad of the Upper East Side with his wife, Chanie. ( Photo: Chabad.org) Rabbi Tells ‘Why We Love Our Billionaires’ and Urges Support of Jewish Ed. Charities First America by far has the most billionaires in the world. New York City ranks number one as the city with the most billionaires,... Voices 15 May 2026 | 01:24
Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster, who passed on May 4, prided himself on calling every game. At one point, he had called 5,060 consecutive games. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) John Sterling Brought Fun to Every Game He Called for Yankees Even when legendary Yankee broadcaster John Sterling had passed, the team still played a prerecorded broadcast of his classic... Voices 09 May 2026 | 01:27
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
Madison Square Garden is ready for the Knicks 2026 playoff campaign. The New York State Gaming Commission wants to make sure only the authorized user of sports betting sites uses it and is pushing to add a biometric date requirement. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Debate Heats up over Push to Require Biometric Data on Sports Bet Sites New York has the most successful regulated online sports betting market in the country. This industry now generates over... Voices 04 May 2026 | 09:39
