Supertall in Manhattan
By Brian J. Pape There is a phenomena here in the city that is similar to suburbanites seeking a rural experience by buying a house […]
Who Really Writes the Editorials for The New York Times?
By George Capsis I asked this question when, on December 14, I read a Times editorial actually endorsing a plan by two investment real estate […]
The Sanders Revolution Is Not Being Televised—But It Is Real
By Arthur Z. Schwartz As we neared the end of 2015, some astounding things were going on in the polls. A late December poll commissioned […]
Notorious Bar Disturbs Neighbors
Dear Mr. Capsis! We have been reading the Westview News for many years. Your openness and frankness has impressed us and we believe the City […]
Restore M20 Location
I would like to second Dr. David K. Davis’ letter asking that the M20 bus stop be returned to its original and proper position on […]
Response from Lenox Health
Lenox Health – Greenwich Village would support what the majority of our community feels is the best location for a bus stop near our facility. […]
Kudos
Dear Mr. Capsis, Just a personal note of thanks to you. When we lived in the West Village I used to enjoy reading your newspaper, […]
The Real Terror
One phrase Obama did not repeat was if a person is willing to give his life, there is no protection. And the fact that this […]
VID Meeting
The Village Independent Democrats (VID) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 10th. Nadine Hoffmann, President of VID, started the proceedings by giving her President’s […]
Hillary’s Advisors Answer the Times
By George Capsis In the November issue of WestView, we reported that The New York Times, in a seething editorial, challenged Hillary Clinton to “make […]
Maggie B’s Photo of the Month
MEET MIA—WESTVIEW NEWS MASCOT: Also WVN Traffic Manager Liza Whiting, who kindly shares her with us. At first, making nary a sound, Mia was smuggled […]
Gail Brewer Says “Yes—But” to Emerald City
By George Capsis Gail Brewer, our Manhattan Borough President, answered The Times editorial endorsing the selling of Pier 40 air rights for $100 million to […]
I Am Running! A New Year, A New Campaign
By Arthur Z. Schwartz As I finish my 34th year as a resident of the West Village, I remain amazed at what a close-knit, vibrant […]
Allegations of Corruption—Why No Response
By Arthur Z. Schwartz Way back in our November 1 edition, before either Sheldon Silver or “Dean” Skelos had been convicted of bribery, money laundering, […]
The Judge Steps Out (Part One)
By Clive I. Morrick This three part series briefly recounts the infamous Judge Joseph Crater’s disappearance; describes events in his life that may or may […]
Update: Brooklyn Fare in the Archive
By Caroline Benveniste Far West Village residents should be excited that Brooklyn Fare is coming to the space in the Archive, at the intersection of […]
Pier 40 Airlifts Air Rights to St. John: A Tale
By Barry Benepe Architect, city planner and father of the Farmer’s Market, Barry Benepe is steeped in the bureaucratic vernacular after decades of intense encounters […]
Then & Now The Flatiron Building
by Stanley Fine THEN 1903 THE FLATIRON BUILDING, originally the Fuller Building, is a 22-story steel-framed structure located at 175 Fifth Avenue and is considered […]