“A Magical Moment”
Ralph Lee takes the stairs whenever possible. At 84 years old, he climbs six flights from his own apartment on the 4th floor of WestBeth […]
Romo the Road Warrior, A.K.A Mr. Magic, Also my Dad
The following is a speech given at a memorial service for Ron Morris, longtime West Village resident: One of the things my dad valued most […]
CORRECTIONS
Imagine my shock and horror when reading the April edition of WestView News, I discovered a mistake, and then another! In an otherwise meaty and […]
Unique Chelsea Art Show
Dear Mr. Capsis, Something which you might like to know about is an oddball happening of art and real estate that is currently taking place […]
Consider Co-housing
Dear Editor, Your February 2018 article “G-d at the Drafting Board” was thought provoking and novel. Readers can disagree with taking an active playground to build more […]
Two Takes on Cynthia
Vanity, Thy Name is Nixon By Alec Pruchnicki “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Cynthia Nixon has as much experience in government […]
A Quick and Current History of Your Christopher Park
By Scotty Elyanow Christopher Park, the triangular park located at the intersection of West 4th, Grove, and Christopher Streets with Seventh Avenue to the West […]
Ready to Write Checks to Save Pier 40
By George Capsis Oh wow, a Crain’s New York article from April 24th quotes Hudson River Park Trust engineer, Steven Perker on just how they […]
Peruvian Food by Way of a 7th Avenue Model
By David Porat Francoe Noriega is a celebrity chef based on somewhat humble beginnings as an underwear model. A Peruvian who has done a good […]
Elegant Dining at Home: It Might be Cheaper Than You Think
By Deirdre Anderson, Private Chef Many years ago, having a private chef such as myself, was something reserved for the truly wealthy. Today, as the […]
Greenwich House Celebrates Women Artists With Community Concert Series
By Joe Salas Now entering its fourth year, the Uncharted Concert Series at Greenwich House Music School has emerged as one of New York’s most exciting and […]
The West Village as Muse for an Environmental Artist
By Michael D. Minichiello Even though he loved to draw from an early age, California-born artist Nick Lamia was originally on a very different career […]
Loon-acy
By Keith Michael Millie is pressing her corgi nose through the railing at Hudson River Park, eyes squinting into the wind. I’m pressing against the […]
Review: Later Life
By Eric Uhlfelder A play about second chances at love sounds full of potential, especially when dealing with middle-aged folks who suffered a missed opportunity […]