Good Neighbor?
Hi George, Just wanted to update you on the article titled “Good Neighbor.” I spoke with Pat from the office of the city council president, […]
Abortion Prohibition
For those considering legislation about prohibition of abortion, it is essential that the penalties levied under such legislation be levied only on the fathers of […]
Support for VCS
Putting the other issues aside for a moment, as a parent of an alumni of VCS, the open playground on 10th Street has been a concern […]
Still No Hospital
Great that doctors are returning. Horrible that there is no hospital on the west side of Manhattan from 59th Street to Battery Park City. Sad that […]
How to Talk to the City
By Brian J. Pape, AIA, LEED-AP WestView News receives letters from readers who ask how they can get through to city agencies to try to […]
Surprise!!!
Since I retired, my life has been ALL about ME. Writing poetry and imbibing music fill me up. I take writing classes and workshops and […]
Mimi Shoup Miller
It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of a life-long Villager, a member of our Bell Committee and my dear friend for […]
L Line Closure
Re: closure of the L Line. I think it is essential that our elected representatives insist that MTA and NYCDOT assure the public that all […]
Hospital
Dear George, I’ve lived in Greenwich Village for almost 40 years. I’ve written to you in the past about the gentrification of what was once […]
ALERT—CB2 Hearing
Habitat for Humanity will present revised plans for senior housing and a garden on the Elizabeth Street public land designated for senior housing. December 5 […]
550 Washington May Get Googled
By Brian J. Pape, AIA, LEED-AP As we reported in last month’s issue, 550 Washington Street is quickly moving forward after years of trial and […]
Selling Christmas Trees in Manhattan
By Joey Fortune Like the tides, some things in life are predictable yet unstoppable. Days never cease, while seasons follow seasons with impeccable reliance. As […]
My Grandfather, A Doctor in the Early 20th Century
By Jane Heil Usyk How would you like to be able to phone your doctor and get someone real on the other end, your doctor […]
On Saving Our Hospitals
By Penny Mintz In September, I reported that State Senator Hoylman and State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein had met in August with members of the […]
Caruso’s Quips
By Charles Caruso Too much is just right. Christmas lights: Signals of love and loneliness. The moon is useless. At least the sun warms us […]
L Train Shutdown and Beth Israel Closure Litigation Proceeds
By Arthur Z. Schwartz Almost as though related by fate, two community-based lawsuits addressed to attacks on the fundamental livability of our community proceed in […]
Marcus Welby is Dead
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD During the 1970s when Marcus Welby, M.D. was on TV, I seldom watched it. But, the image of Welby as the […]