A group of UES activists and elected officials united under the CommunityUnity Initiative banner to toss a Halloween event for kids. Assembly member Alex Bores (foreground, blue jacket) assisted Faith Bondy (center) and one of her rivals for an UES city council seat, Luke Florczak (in baseball cap, rear) ( Photo: Emily Hassell) There’s Nothing Spooky about This Halloween Crew on UES, Friendly, not spooky–Some local political rivals and community leaders came together to form a new Halloween trick-or-treat... Voices 11 Nov 2024 | 06:40
Actor Eugene Levy (right) and bandleader/musician Paul Shaffer (left) with restaurant owner Dennis Lekic at Benny John’s restaurant. ( Photo: Courtesy Dennis Lekic) Those Annoying Pre-Election Texts Starting to Grate Nerves The texts keep coming–and thankfully after ED (Election Day), they’ll stop. But in the meantime the pings from my phone keep... Voices 11 Oct 2024 | 04:18
Hon. Adam Silvera, who has been a civil court judge on the New York County bench since 2014 adds new responsibilities to his role when he gets promoted to deputy chief administrative judge. ( Photo: New York County Civil Court) Adam Silvera Moves Up to Dep. Chief Admin Judge Next Week One of our town’s premiere members of the New York judiciary, Hon. Adam Silvera, will become Deputy Chief Administrative... Voices 04 Sep 2024 | 11:00
Civil Court Judge Gerald Lebovits is expected to run unopposed in the November election for the sole open seat on the Supreme Court in New York County after getting the nod from the local Democratic panel on Aug. 8. He’ll be joining his wife Margaret Chan, who is already a NYS Supreme Court judge in Manhattan. ( Photo: Courtesy Gerald Lebovits) Lebovits Gets Nod from Dems for NY Supreme Court Justice Seat, Running Unopposed in Nov. Judge Gerald Lebovits beat out two other civil court colleagues to secure the Democratic nomination for the sole open seat... News 16 Aug 2024 | 06:38
NYS Supreme Court Justice Leslie Stroh had a swearing in ceremony administered by NYS Chief Justice Rowan Wilson a little over two months. Now six civil court justices are vying to join her on the Supreme Court. The Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention sometime in August. Photo: Courtesy Judge Leslie Stroh Six Civil Court Judges Vying for 1 Supreme Court Judgeship When judges convene–It was only a little over two months ago that the then-newly appointed NYS Chief Judge Rowan Wilson performed... Voices 08 Jul 2024 | 06:08
Wonder Chelsea ( Wonder Instagram) Food for Thought: Making Sense of Three Recent Openings Food town and eating options–I’m for dining whether fine, casual, fast casual, grab and go. Forget table linen. Can be waitstaff... Home 10 Jun 2024 | 12:04
Peter Phillis seen here with Bobby Ochs outside Phillis’ Home Kitchen Restaurant. Peter Phillis is the fourth generation in the retail food business on the UES. His great grandfather started Lexington Candy shop, still in its original location and currently run by Peter’s dad, John Phillis. Bobby recommends the lobster. ( Courtesy Bobby Ochs) Great Grandson of Lexington Candy Shop Founder Woos Crowd with Home Kitchen Restaurant generations, lobster specials–Everybody knows that restaurants were hit hard by COVID. Closings, re-openings,... News 24 May 2024 | 03:15
Volunteers for Assembly member Rebecca Seawright set up a community outreach booth at the Second Ave. Street Fair on May 4th. Photo: Twitter Big Crowd Turns Out as Second Ave Street Fair Kicks Off City’s Season in Early May Street Fair fare–This year’s Second Ave Street Fair from 66th to 86th Streets seemed different to me. Could be because it... News 13 May 2024 | 01:31
Keith Powers still has a year and half left before his term limited run ends at the conclusion of 2025 but Stuyvesant Town resident Ben Wetzler has already tossed his hat into the ring to succeed Powers. Photo: NYC Council. Some City Council Races for 2025 Already Starting to Take Shape on East Side Campaigning Like Its 2025–Yes, you read it right. 2025 electioneering’s underway even though 2024 elections are not yet history... Voices 29 Apr 2024 | 03:06
Baya Bar, a health food place featuring acai bowls and smoothies moved into a former framing store on Third Ave. near 91st. St. Meanwhile, the popular South African bar next door with the rhyming name, Kaia Wine Bar, which has been there for years seems to be bereft of any signage on its storefront or door, aside from an occasional chalk board out front on non-rainy days. How is one to know about the delightful staff and offerings inside? Photo: Arlene Kayatt. Judge Engoron Turns Out to Support Honorees at Annual Gala of Jewish Lawyers Guild All rise -The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea was packed with New York State judges, justices, lawyers, colleagues at the... Voices 12 Apr 2024 | 06:03
Chef Julian Medina, note for his Mexican restaurants, has opened a hot new Italian restaurant, Amarena, in a townhouse on E. 82nd St. Photo: Marconi Gonzalez Chef Medina Opens New UES Place, His 1st Italian Restaurant Medina Goes Italian–Mention chef Julian Medina and thoughts of his myriad Mexican restaurants come to mind. Now he’s ventured... Voices 04 Mar 2024 | 12:20
Lyle Frank (right) is sworn as a new NY Supreme Court judge by retired Judge Kathryn Freed ( left) while his wife Elyssa Kates, daughter Cathryn, son Gavin, and sister Samantha Feldman look on. Photo: Rachel Marks/Orah Photo Casino Plans Have People Buzzing Uptown, While New Judge Swears in Downtown Is there a casino in Manhattan’s future? Nobody knows. But more and more these days, it’s getting to be the talk of the town.... Voices 22 Jan 2024 | 04:12
Lori Bores walks the picket line with her son, Assemblyman Alex Bores. Photo: Courtesy, Lori Bore Lori Bores, Mom of Assemblyman, Is Longtime Community Activist Herself Mom’s on board--In early 2023, Patch and T-Mobile partnered “to shine a light on awesome moms in the New York City area.”... Voices 07 Jan 2024 | 04:05
Former UESer, Bonni Golberg now a poet and author living in Portland has a new book “Dona Garcia Saved Worlds” aimed at the kids market, about a wealthy 16th century widow who aided Jewish causes from Lisbon, where she was forced to flee during the Inquisition to Venice and Constantinople. Photo: Amazon Frick’s Bid for Liquor License at New Home Pits One Time Allies Against One Another Frick Wants to Serve Liquor: When the Frick Collection reopens the Guilded Age mansion that is its once and future home,... News 08 Dec 2023 | 03:14
Delmonico’s serves up a holiday turkey dinner. Photo: Simon Tchoukriel/Delmonico’s Holiday Themed Restaurants Rolf’s and Delmonico’s Gear Up for Big Season Holiday spirit all year–Winter holiday season’s here. Diwali’s just passed. Chanukah and Christmas are coming up. Restaurants... Voices 25 Nov 2023 | 05:31
