Why We’re Endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz In the end, it comes down to a matter of character. There are many reasons not to vote for Donald J. Trump for president,... Voices 28 Oct 2024 | 07:11
Judge Susanne Adams, an UES resident, just got a promotion on the Manhattan Supreme Court Suzanne Adams Moves up to Administrative Judge on Manhattan Supreme Court Moving on up–Judge Suzanne Adams has been appointed as the new Administrative Judge to oversee the Manhattan Supreme Court,... Voices 28 Oct 2024 | 11:58
Letters to the Editor 10.31.24 To the Letters Editor : Re : “Trump Rally Slated For MSG Stirs Controversy” October 24-30, 2024. Sen. Hoylman-Sigal displays... Voices 25 Oct 2024 | 03:48
Early voting starts Oct. 26. A Chelsea district leader gives a first hand account of campaigning in some of the crucial Congressional races in the northern suburbs. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Musings on the Campaign Trail Part 1: Local Leaders Head North Campaigning is a wild beast, morphing from dim-lit rooms packed with strategists spinning their secret visions, to glitzy... Voices 24 Oct 2024 | 10:29
Mayor Eric Adams wore a cap with both the Mets/Yankees logo during the Columbus Day parade. At his weekly press conference on Oct. 22, he admitted he’s a Mets fan, but his partner is a Yankees fan. And much like our columnist, he wishes the Yankees well in the World Series. ( Photo: Mayor’s) There’s No Subway Series...and I’m Ok with That... For decades, I have lived in a house divided with my husband and son rooting for the Mets, and my daughter and mother cheering... Voices 22 Oct 2024 | 04:43
Early voting in NYC starts on Saturday, Oct. 26. That is also the last day one can register to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Early Voting Starts Oct 26 in NY; Here’s How to Register and Find Your Local Polling Place Early Voting begins October 26th: Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine’s voter guide says: “New Yorkers can vote early... Voices 22 Oct 2024 | 03:34
Eric Adams with religious leaders at Gracie Mansion press conference following the unsealing of the five count federal corruption indictment that was unsealed on Sept. 26. ( Photo: Associated Press) Many NYers Want Eric Adams to Resign; He Would Prefer Not To... On Sunday, September 29, speaking from the pulpit of the Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church in the Bronx, Mayor Eric Adams... Voices 23 Oct 2024 | 02:34
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
“Rachel” is a person that the artist Zhenya Gershman met near her studio. On the day the artist’s exhibit opened with “Rachel” one of the featured paintings, Gershman learned that Rachael had fortunately relocated into housing in New Jersey. The joy for her friend was a little bittersweet since Rachel never got to see the finished portrait. ( Photo: Courtesy Zheny Gershman) Artist Marks World Homeless Day on Oct. 10 October 10th marks World Homeless Day. Here in New York, I wanted to do my part in honoring the homeless as individuals rather... Voices 10 Oct 2024 | 11:18
The 2024 U.S. general election will be held on November 5. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) How to Vote in the 2024 General Election November 5, when the U.S. 2024 general election is held, is less than a month away. As such, prospective NYC voters–whether... Voices 07 Oct 2024 | 01:01
Since Nov. 4, 2023, a group of marchers have gathered each week and made a trek across downtown Manhattan to publicize the plight of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, with the hope that they will be returned. Among those snatched were a 24-year old woman, Eden Yerushalmi and a 79 year old grandfather, Gadi Moses. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Protestors Call for Return of Hostages on Grim Anniversary of Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel On October 7, 2023 terrorist organizations, led by Hamas, launched a massive rocket barrage breaching Israeli defenses allowing... Voices 07 Oct 2024 | 12:07
The grave of Eliakum Zunser, and his wife Fannie (Feigel), Washington Cemetery, Brooklyn. The elevated F train to and from Coney Island is in the near distance behind it. ( Photo: Brian Berger) The Resurrection of Eliakum Zunser, “the Father of Yiddish Poetry” What if I told you one of the most famous and beloved Russian Jews of the 19th century—”the father of Yiddish poetry” no... Voices 30 Sep 2024 | 11:07
Local activist Vanessa Aronson (center) is the latest to throw her hat into the ring to succeed term-limited Keith Powers in Manhattan’s district four City Council race. At least four others have said they covet the seat as well with a primary sometime in June 2025. ( Photo: Courtesy Vanessa Aronson ) Julie Menin Runs Unopposed in CD 5; Vanessa Aronson Declares Candidacy in Council Dist 4 Elections come, elections go. Running for office seems like forever. And, with term limits, prospective candidates are always... Voices 29 Sep 2024 | 12:43
City Council member Eric Bottcher is expected to join the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce to celebrate ten years of the Chelsea Farmers Market on Oct. 5th at W. 23rd St. and Ninth Ave. at 9 a.m. followed by free coffee and cookies reception. ( Photo: Down to Earth Markets) Farmers Market Celebrates 10 Years of Bringing Local Food to Heart of Chelsea In the early morning hours of a summer Saturday in 2014, an intrepid group of small-scale farmers and food makers set up... Voices 24 Sep 2024 | 10:41
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks at the podium, September 17, 2024. ( Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office YouTube) Ed. Chancellor David Banks Delivers State of Schools Address, Pays Tribute to Tony Bennett, “AI” & Power of Poetry Embattled New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks, 62, delivered his second annual State of our Schools address on... Voices 24 Sep 2024 | 10:24