Caruso’s Quips
By Charles Caruso There is nothing as beautiful as a girl carrying flowers. ___ Our choice of heroes reveals everything about us. ___ Never tell […]
Jim Fouratt’s REEL DEAL: Movies that Matter
JULY 2017 It has happened. Manhattan has become the capital of movies for serious filmgoers. With the addition of the new Quad Cinema, bought and […]
Notes and Perspectives From Away: Republican Democracy
By Tom Lamia From early January to mid-April of this year, I was in New York having a knee repaired. My surgery was on January […]
IN AND OUT
This month, we saw a large number of store closings of all sorts. The closing of Pó was widely reported, and with the previous closing […]
Nest. Egg.
By Keith Michael This little wren went to market, This little wren stayed home, This little wren had, well, caterpillars, This little wren had none. […]
Caruso’s Quips
By Charles Caruso Cityscape: No curtains, ladder against a wall. Someone’s gone, someone new is coming. ___ Everyone rewrites his life into a form he […]
Favorite Restaurants, Continued
Piccolo Angolo (621 Hudson Street, at Jane Street): In more than 20 years, I’ve never had a bad meal at this family-run establishment. I’ve found […]
Jim Fouratt’s REEL DEAL: Movies that Matter 7
JUNE 201 It’s June: Festivals and Pride are in the air. In this era of “fake news,” 90-second sound bites, fast food documentaries, and the […]
What’s In a Name?
By Keith Michael “My name is Alice, but—” “It’s a stupid name enough!” Humpty Dumpty interrupted impatiently. “What does it mean?” “Must a name mean […]
Notes and Perspectives From Away: Maine Character(s)
By Tom Lamia In the April issue of WestView, I spoke of a long-ago first visit to Maine. That visit was an introduction not […]
My Favorite Handyman
Sooner or later, all of us need a handyman to repair a piece of furniture, adhere loose tiles, clean windows, replace a light switch, or […]
IN AND OUT
by Caroline Benvieste The big news this month is the re-opening of the Quad Cinema which was purchased by lawyer, film buff, and real estate […]
Of the Park: Joe Mangrum, Sandpainter
By Brian Pape and Joy Pape Among the many performers that frequent Washington Square Park on nice weekends, there are musicians, acrobats, athletes, and artists, […]
New Location Brings New Programs at the Children’s Safety Project
By Joe Salas By May 1st, the Children’s Safety Project at Greenwich House will have left its home of 30 years, behind an arched window […]
Caruso’s Quips
By Charles Caruso Everyone wants to go to Heaven but no one wants to die. ___ Sunrise doesn’t start the day. Coffee does. ___ Dogs […]
Be HIP, Not Hyped
By Joy Pape, FNP-C CDE CILC Keeping up with the latest health care advice can be confusing. What I’ve learned in the many years I’ve […]