An Animated City Council
An old saying about politics is that it is Hollywood for ugly people. But Lauri Apple, a Chicago-based artist and political writer, believes politics—or, at least, the New York City Council—is more like high school. Read more
Bolt Bus Wants East Side Spot
By Dan Rivoli
For Upper East Siders who want a ticket out of the city, there may be no need to trek downtown to the Chinatown bus lines.
Bolt Bus, the company that drives people to nearby cities on the cheap, wants a drop-off and pick-up spot on Lexington Avenue between East 59th and 60th streets. Read more
East Side Politicians, Turtle Bay Residents Rally Against MTA Bus Cuts
A coalition of East Side politicians lead by Rep. Carolyn Maloney made a last ditch effort June 25 to prevent bus service cuts through the Turtle Bay area.
Senior Project: Asylum Seeker
East Sider helped Cameroonian political refugee
By Max A. Goldstein
Senior year for the typical college student means partying and an abundance of free time before entering the working world. For Lane Bodian, however, the last year at Franklin & Marshall was spent trying to win asylum for a Cameroon man under attack for his political views.
Bodian, a soccer player who grew up in the East 70s and attended Westminster Boarding School in Connecticut, got involved in the case through a class, “Human Rights and Human Wrongs.” Although he could not elaborate on the case’s details because it has yet to go before a judge, he said the situation was dire. Read more
Watch World Cup at Family Outing
Catch the USA vs. England World Cup game in a family friendly setting on June 12 at MARTE (Manhattan Artisan Retail & Trade Emporium), 121 E. 3rd Street.
The artisan flea market is showing the game on a large screen with soccer demos, free snacks and free Hawaiian Shaved Ice for the kids.
Christopher Hitchens and Salman Rushdie on life, war and limericks
Within 10 minutes at the 92nd Street Y for a conversation between contrarian Christopher Hitchens and author Salmon Rushdie, I heard the word “miasma” used in casual conversation between two bowtie wearing academics and saw Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter roll past into the regal auspices of the auditorium.
“Paint-a-thon” for East Side kids
What’s better than a handmade gift for Father’s Day? “Little Shop of Crafts” is hosting a first free Paint-a-thon for children from 10 am to 1 pm, June 6 at its East Side shop, 431 East 73 Street, where they will be able to craft that special gift for dad’s special day.
The event consists of plaster painting, pottery painting, beading, mosaic work and wood painting.
PARK AND WATERFRONT FORUM
By Dan Rivoli
The city Parks Department is holding a town hall meeting on “new visions” for the East Side’s waterfront and parks.
The city is considering a number of potential projects along the East Side’s waterfront, including an expansion of the United Nations campus, the Robert Moses playground at First Avenue and East 42nd Street, and the new East River Waterfront Esplanade. Read more
GROUND BROKEN ON NEW SCHOOLS
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein broke ground May 21 on a brand new mixed-use development that will house two public schools. The $500 million development, at 250 E. 57th St., is the largest public-private initiative to build public schools in New York City history. P.S. 59 and the High School of Art and Design will open to students in September 2012.
Candidate Feedback
To the Editor:
In your issue dated May 20, you touch briefly on Reshma Saujani’s appearance at a candidate forum in Midtown on May 16, where Ms. Saujani repeated her assertion that she is running because people in the district tell her they want someone “who looks like me.” Read more
