Grateful to WestView and Northwell
Dear George Capsis, Warmest wishes to you for a bright and successful 2018! With the New Year, the Village will have a Caregiver Support Program […]
I’ve Seen the Light and It Ain’t Pretty
Dear Editors: My apartment faces the towering buildings across the river in Jersey City. While I can mostly see only their higher floors and not […]
“Bird of the Year” Brings Back Fond Memories, and More
Dear Mr. Capsis, While reading the January 2018 issue of WestView, with smiles and frowns, I committed to sending the edition to my 92-year-old father […]
Supporting Music at St. Veronica
Dear Editors: The initiation of Music at St. Veronica is a glorious idea, and a critically needed series. There was a time when our musical […]
Preparing for Parish Closures and Mergers in New York City
What is remarkable about the following article, written by Jamie L. Manson in the National Catholic Reporter (NCR), “Preparing for Parish Closures and Mergers in […]
Music I Grew Up With… and Starting A-Fresh:
A Primer for the February Concert at St. Veronica By Michael Feldman When I was a young lad, just getting my feet wet in the […]
God at the Drafting Board
By George Capsis If God sat down at the drafting board to design a perfect solution for seniors now living alone in a five-story walk-up, […]
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 […]