Honoring Catryna Ten Eyck Seymour
By The Family of Catryna Ten Eyck Seymour Catryna Ten Eyck Seymour was born in New York City on June 30, 1931. She passed away […]
Corrections
Within the December 2017 issue of WestView, the date referenced in the article entitled “Act of Faith” (November 23rd) was incorrect (page 1). The correct […]
Can a Landmarked Church Be Turned Into Condos?
Hi, Andrew. I know this happens. I know of two examples. But I don’t know exactly how a developer can fill a landmarked church exterior […]
Can St. Veronica Become a Permanent Concert Hall?
By Carol Yost The beautiful St. Veronica Church, at 149 Christopher Street, is now a former Catholic church that (it is hoped) can become a […]
The Role of the City Council
The New York City Council, which dates back to the Dutch colonial days, has the important role of counterbalancing the power of the Mayor. It […]
BLOCK NEWS – The Squeaky Wheel: A Hard Lesson Learned from 2017
By Stanley Wlodyka “I don’t want to be in the picture,” said the man in the blue hard hat. The Brooklyn accent spoke volumes: He […]
Local Production Supports Core NYC Charity
By Charles Warburton In early December 2017, Paired Entertainment, a small production company run by Charles Warburton and Molly Montgomery, took on a different project […]
When Landlords Commit Sexual Harassment
By Joseph Turco, Esq. “If I had a hammer, I’d SMASH the Patriarchy.” This message was seen on a sign at the Women’s March on […]
The Ghost of Robert Moses Stalks the Village
By Gary Tomei The planning process was secretive. After months upon months of sham public meetings in which community opinion was solicited, including constant discussions […]
Welcome to 2018
By Arthur Z. Schwartz 2017 was a horrific year. Trump took office on January 20th, and within 11 days, I had a heart attack! (This […]
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Unprecedented Consent Decree With NYC Landlord Steven Croman
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) published the following press release on December 20, 2017. It has been edited by WestView […]
New Partnership Brings Digital Photography to Seniors
By Joe Salas Beginning on January 9, 2018, Greenwich House, in partnership with Lifetime Arts, will add Photography 101 to its roster of senior citizen […]
My Uncle the Atheist (In Memory of Oscar Riddle, 1877-1968)
By Barbara Riddle Is there a gene for skepticism, for extreme independence of thought, or intellectual bravery? I ask because of an incident in my […]
A True Win-Win Solution
By Joseph Reiver The City is moving forward with plans to destroy the Elizabeth Street Garden. It has selected Pennrose Properties, LLC as the developer […]
Seniors: Be Careful on Those “Valued” Cobblestone Streets
By Joy Pape, FNP-C CDE CILC Brian and I were recently planning a trip to Greece, a country full of ancient history, and I was […]
Primer for 14th Street L Train Closure
By Brian J. Pape, AIA In April 2019, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) plans to fully close the L Train tunnels for 15 […]
A Transcontinental Legacy
Dear Editors: John Capsis’ obituary, which was published in the December 2017 issue of WestView, provided a reminder of a life well lived, the way […]