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Rep. Jerrold Nadler and Rep. Carolyn Maloney: Photos: Emily Higginbotham (Nadler), Office of Rep. Carolyn Maloney
Rep. Jerrold Nadler and Rep. Carolyn Maloney: Photos: Emily Higginbotham (Nadler), Office of Rep. Carolyn Maloney

When East Meets West

New world order – She’s been presiding in the district for 30 years. And he wants to kick her out. Astounding? Well he now...

Voices
23 May 2022 | 10:20
Charlotte showing how she’s cleaned up the subways as mayor. Ilustrator: Ena Hodzic. Photo courtesy of Lese Dunton
Charlotte showing how she’s cleaned up the subways as mayor. Ilustrator: Ena Hodzic. Photo courtesy of Lese Dunton

If I Were Mayor: Ideas From the City’s Most Innovative Leaders

I had the honor of meeting the most imaginative and innovative new leaders of New York. They are forward-thinking, creative...

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21 May 2022 | 05:44
The author in Candytopia’s marshmallow pit. Photo courtesy of Bethany Kandel
The author in Candytopia’s marshmallow pit. Photo courtesy of Bethany Kandel

Sweets and Treats

I admit – much to my dentist’s chagrin – I love candy and ice cream. That’s why I jumped at the chance to visit two local...

Voices
12 May 2022 | 01:51
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr

Letters to the Editor

PROTECTING ANIMALS: AN AWARD FOR NADLER

Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-10) is a champion for animals and taxpayers, and White...

Voices
11 May 2022 | 12:23
David Menegon (center) has been rallying support for the Knickerbocker Greys. Photo: David DuPuy
David Menegon (center) has been rallying support for the Knickerbocker Greys. Photo: David DuPuy

73rd AD Candidates: The Knickerbocker Greys Must Stay

Rhymes are in – Memes are the rage, so the Knickerbocker Greys must stay stands. And there’s consensus from the candidates...

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08 May 2022 | 11:22
John Bartos (left) with Analog 5 at Connolly’s in The Klub 45 Room. Photo courtesy of John Bartos
John Bartos (left) with Analog 5 at Connolly’s in The Klub 45 Room. Photo courtesy of John Bartos

A New Award for an UES High School Senior

WANTED: UES high school students to apply for Award for Public Service – To honor the memory of Barbara Chocky, a trailblazer...

Voices
24 Apr 2022 | 04:01
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr

Ambulance Sirens: A Reckoning

As a physician living in New York City, my frustration with the extremely high decibel level of virtually every ambulance...

Voices
27 Apr 2022 | 10:47
The Royal Park Hotel on West 97th Street. Photo: Stephan Russo
The Royal Park Hotel on West 97th Street. Photo: Stephan Russo

We Need More SRO Conversions Like The Royal Park Hotel

I confess to being very surprised when the conversion of an infamous community building around the corner from where I live...

Voices
14 Apr 2022 | 10:36
Danced-through shoes. Photo: Tania Cade
Danced-through shoes. Photo: Tania Cade

Dancing Through the Pandemic

When the city shut down in March 2020, so ended my newfound passion for going social dancing. I had only discovered this...

Voices
12 Apr 2022 | 02:01
Tony May. Photo via LinkedIn
Tony May. Photo via LinkedIn

Honoring a Food Giant

Earlier this month, Tony May, the restaurateur pivotal in bringing fine Italian dining to NY, passed. At another point in...

Voices
11 Apr 2022 | 01:45
The shuttered storefront of Devi Nails on Amsterdam Avenue. Photo: Margaret Barnsley
The shuttered storefront of Devi Nails on Amsterdam Avenue. Photo: Margaret Barnsley

‘They Saw All of Us Grow Up’

The toddler’s cries echoed through the apartment. If a passerby strained their ears, perhaps they could hear the sharp wails...

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08 Apr 2022 | 05:08
Signs of the time. Photo: Paige Harriss
Signs of the time. Photo: Paige Harriss

‘Putin Get Your Bloody Hands Off Ukraine!’

“Is your family safe?” I asked a young woman with short green and blue hair. I regretted the question as soon as I asked...

Voices
29 Mar 2022 | 12:29
Cannabis Legalization and Licensing in New York

Cannabis Legalization and Licensing in New York

On March 31, 2021, the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) became law in New York. It legalized adult-use cannabis...

News
29 Mar 2022 | 02:02
Phoebe Legere. Photo courtesy of Tudor City Steakhouse.
Phoebe Legere. Photo courtesy of Tudor City Steakhouse.

Start Spreading the Word ... Nightlife’s Back!

Back to NYnightlife – When Frank Sinatra sang “Start spreading the news,” he knew where the heart and soul of the city and...

Voices
28 Mar 2022 | 07:59
Construction on March 20. Photo: Lauren Trapanotto
Construction on March 20. Photo: Lauren Trapanotto

The Noise from East 90th Street

If you live near 424 East 90th Street, you’ve probably had a migraine since December from the multiple hydraulic jackhammers...

Voices
27 Mar 2022 | 01:14
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