The Christmas Date Part 3 By Karen Rempel George was waxing philosophical again. “I have a trite aphorism that I offer all the time: men are driven by egos, women are driven by emotions.” The first time he said it, I disagreed, gave it some thought, and disagreed again. Now that I had heard it
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Karen’s Quirky Style
By Karen Rempel New York Tough. New York Proud. New York Variant. Rona the virus is drooping. I began tracking coronavirus news daily, obsessively, in March of 2020, as I’m sure many of you did. I even created an email folder for NYC updates related to the virus, testing, vaccinations, closures, and other impacts on the
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Maggie B’s Quick Clicks
From springtime in the Square To action on the street, … and even returning tourists round the corner. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! All photos by Maggie Berkvist.
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A View from the Kitchen
By Isa Covo A new month, and the city is opening. For those of us who were vaccinated, we can now go mask-less in the street, eat indoors in restaurants, go to the movies, go shopping, and attend all kinds of sporting events, etc. We are the lucky ones, because while most western and richer
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Notes From Away: Privilege and Resentment
By Tom Lamia Maine is two worlds. The inhabitants of each differ in many ways, but in no way more threatening to peaceful coexistence than the resentment bred in one group by the perceived exercise of privilege by the other group. The people of these separate worlds each share a desire for material rewards and
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Mask, No Mask
By Keith Michael Last year when I wrote my June article The One I’m With I was well along in my Corona Birds neighborhood marathon, already logging 76 different species out of my final tally of 79 during the March to June COVID-19 lockdown. My “anniversary bird,” the bird that I saw a year ago
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GREENWICH VILLAGE LEGENDS: Arthur Schwartz
Arthur Schwartz New York’s Legendary Progressive Leader By Bruce Poli He was born in the Bronx and has lived in the West Village for 40 years. A lifelong Mets fan (since ’62)…AND a Yankee fan. At age 15, in 1968, after sitting in the principal’s office at Bronx Science High School, Arthur Schwartz became a
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Mia Says
Mia Says: the decisions made for you are seldom the best. Photo by Dusty Berke.
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Letters
Praise for Anastasia Anastasia Kaliabakos compliments your paper in the highest regard to the historical significance by delineating The Western Tradition through the legacy of Ancient Greek Culture. She is young, smart, and eloquent. I want to thank your Editorial Board for giving her the opportunity to do this. I am a graduate of Manhattan College. Our first
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Style on the Street: Rainbows Reign!
Follow us on Instagram @styleonthestreet_WestViewNews Submit your favorite neighborhood fashion looks for a chance to be featured. Photos by Dusty Berke and Karilyn Prisco.
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Catch and Release: Chapter 5 | The Christmas Date Part 2
By Karen Rempel This Catch and Release thing is really picking up momentum. Not only is George giving me advice on my love life, but now readers are writing to give George advice to give to me! Last month, George suggested I marry someone rich and then bump him off. In response, Arthur wrote, “George
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Karen’s Quirky Style
By Karen Rempel This month’s look veers into very quirky territory, bringing a confluence of three distinct elements into a unique look that combines disparate sources into a true Rempel original. But before I tell you about the fashion, let me set the scene. We shot this month’s column in the storied Minetta Lane, in
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A View From the Kitchen
By Isa Covo Here comes the Merry Month of May! We look forward to warmer temperatures, long walks or hikes, and hope that the last long months are (almost) behind us. May is a month where we celebrate mothers, but actually, I believe that parents should be celebrated every day, not only on the days
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IN AND OUT
Spring has always been a time when new places start to open, but this month we have heard of an usually large number of anticipated openings. Some restaurants that had closed have reached an agreement with their landlords, allowing them to re-open. Others have taken advantage of lower rents to quickly take over business that
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Notes From Away: Loyalists and Patriots
By Tom Lamia In a review of 1774: The Long Year of Revolution by historian and former Cornell professor Mary Beth Norton (New York Review of Books, March 11, 2021) the statement that harsh measures against American colonists came because British officials “suspected that the Americans had absorbed a spirit of democracy,” caught my eye.
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Westviews: Correspondence, Commentary, Corrections
Don’t Give Up? Hi George/Liza, I am writing to tell you about my husband Richie. He still goes to the window every night at 7PM and drums on a pan cover. He ends his concert with “Don’t Give Up/Don’t Ever Give Up”. Once in a blue moon someone else on the block will join in
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Local Finds. Local Love.
Support some of our favorite West Village shops and designers. Curated by Karilyn Prisco Henrietta Hudson 438 Hudson “Hen’s Trucker Hat” Six-panel trucker cap w/mesh back in Navy henriettahudson.com Mila Brazil “Woman Tee” Full-print dye sublimation Street Market on Bleecker & Carmine / Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm IG @milanybrazil Pure Sol. “Perk
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Style on the Street: April Plaid Brings May FAB!!
Follow us on Instagram @styleonthestreet_WestViewNews Submit your favorite neighborhood fashion looks for a chance to be featured. Photos by Dusty Berke and Karilyn Prisco.
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Karen’s Quirky Style
By Karen Rempel Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems… Do you recognize this geometric structure? I am sure every West Villager does—it is instantly recognizable! It is of course the New York City AIDS Memorial at Seventh Avenue and West 12th Street. Unveiled for World
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Catch and Release: Chapter 4 | The Christmas Date Part 1
Fleeing the Scene of the Crime. Photo by Philip Maier. By Karen Rempel George called me the other morning and said he had thought about me when he woke up. “You’re like a steel cube. You only do what you want to do.” I quite liked this image. “I think you should marry a rich
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Maggie B’s Quick Clicks
“ONE YEAR LATER…Almost like the good old days?!” All photos by Maggie Berkvist.
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Looking for Love?
Lifetalk with Roberta Russell I live in the shadow of COVID-19, devoid of touching, or kisses, or any kind of physical intimacy. Living is useless without loving. The vitality and constant presence of Lexie, my unmasked, honed-in, snugly, white fluffy standard poodle, helps to remind me there is love. Not surprisingly, there is now an
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IN AND OUT
Just over a year ago New York City shut down. All non-essential businesses were required to close, and restaurants were limited to take-out and delivery. Given how difficult the last year has been for most businesses, it is not surprising that many restaurants and shops have shuttered permanently. One theme we’ve heard over and over
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A View from the Kitchen
By Isa Covo Six weeks fully vaccinated. It is a relief, but there is little change in the game: I am still wearing masks in the street, I keep social distance with some unvaccinated acquaintances, but now I can visit my healthy family and be able to hug my grandchildren. I even had lunch outdoors
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GREENWICH VILLAGE LEGENDS—James Baldwin, la Vie de la Village
By Bruce Poli James Baldwin, writer, philosopher, gay African American activist (new acronym GAAA) from Paris to Harlem, is one of the most celebrated creative figures of the 20th century. He was born in Harlem Hospital and lived in Harlem during his childhood, however his frequent home and visitations later were in Greenwich Village. It
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Mia Says: Happy Easter
Mia Says: The faults in others are crystal clear. The faults in ourselves deeply obscure. Photo credit: Friends of Liza Whiting.
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LETTERS
Garcia’s Livable Streets Nice to read Frank Quinn’s piece in the March issue of WestView News on Kathryn Garcia’s run for mayor. It is a nice complement to Mara Gay’s piece in the March 8 Times in which Ms. Garcia picks up on my series on Livable Streets in WestView News. Ms. Gay states, “Ms
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Local Finds. Local Love.
All products can be found by visiting Fireplace 409 at 409 Bleecker Street or online at fireplace409.ccom Curated by Karilyn Prisco HAIKI “100 MM Black & Peanut Distressed Boot” Distressed Calfskin MORPHEW “Hand Embroidered Beach Coat” Hand Embroidered Chenille MILA SULLIVAN “Towel T-shirt” Patchwork w/ multiple fabric materials LATÉLA “Tess
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Style on the Street: Pretty in Prints
Follow us on Instagram @styleonthestreet_WestViewNews Submit your favorite neighborhood fashion looks for a chance to be featured. Photos by Dusty Berke and Karilyn Prisco.
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Catch and Release: Chapter 3 | Drinks at Ascent
Previously: Chapter 2 – The Proposition By Karen Rempel George must have watched Marilyn Monroe in How to Marry a Millionaire a few too many times. He always wants to talk about why I’m still single and what type of man would be suitable for me. “You’re beautiful and smart. You should marry a millionaire.”
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Karen’s Quirky Style
By Karen Rempel An early casualty of the pandemic, Gato at 324 Lafayette Street closed in March 2020. Owner Bobby Flay said, “As of March 16th, I am closing my restaurant Gato because of the obvious and unprecedented circumstances threatening our world. I wish everyone well.” As businesses boarded their windows, artist Sino began painting
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Joan’s Shanghai
By Joan Klyhn Joan’s Shanghai is a memoir of a childhood in Shanghai in the ‘30’s and ’40s of the 20th century. I am primarily writing it for myself, extending it to my friends, and now to the many people who have shown themselves fascinated with this period in the past. Sunday Dinnner Sundays were
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Maggie B’s Quick Clicks
All photos by Maggie Berkvist. …. A WELCOME SPLASH OF COLOR IN FEBRUARY’S BLEAK BLACK AND WHITE WORLD
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March News and Events
From Project NYC and the West 13th Street Alliance By Chandra/Jo Sgammato Project NYC and the West 13th Street Alliance are honoring the month of March, 2021, as a time to pause and recognize the full year of closure in New York City and the world due to COVID-19. Everyone has experienced an enormous range
