In and Out
By Caroline Benveniste As always, the fall brings with it a spate of openings, and an even longer list of anticipated openings. Some long-awaited restaurants […]
The Real Cost of Rising Rents
By Christopher of Christopher Street On March 13, 2016, Council Member Corey Johnson, New York State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, and New York State Senator […]
Landmarks Preservation Commission Under Fire
By Martica Sawin Two recent lawsuits filed against the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) raise questions as to whether the LPC is doing its job as […]
Maggie B’s Quick Clicks
Weekends in the Chic West Village While the local IN crowd was OUT—at beaches and ball games, wherever—those of us left behind enjoyed the low-key […]
Congress of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New York
By Father Santiago Rubio The events that took place 10 years after the conquest of Mexico in 1531, gave rise to modern Mexico. History confirms […]
Just a Second,
Please “Millie, Wait!” I get the white-eyed glare back over Millie’s shoulder. She seems to be pondering just how daft I might be, even though […]
Experts Gather to Discuss Food Waste
By Nan Victoria Munger How much money do you throw into the trash every year? For the average American household of four, the answer is […]
How Yoga Helps During Grieving
By Christina Winholt Raccuia 2016 was a trauma-filled year for me, as I experienced multiple losses. I lost my mother, a pregnancy, a relationship, and […]
A Cartoonist’s Background and Perspective
By Elliott Gilbert I was born in Brooklyn, in 1924, the son of young immigrants from Poland. My mother, Regine Gilbert, was a painter, once […]
Memories of West Village Resident and Broadway Writer Thomas Meehan
By Karen Rempel Our beloved, longtime West Village neighbor and friend Thomas Meehan died at home on West 10th Street on August 21st. Tom was […]
Get A Diagnosis! A Continuing Look at Low Back Pain
By Joy Pape, FNP-C CDE CILC My last article in the September 2017 issue of Westview (“Get A Diagnosis!”) got responses! Writers always love to […]
The Financial Cost of Aging and How Diet Can Help
By Jane Sandwood The cost of healthcare in America is staggering—$3.4 trillion are spent each year. (http://cnb.cx/2vgKaZN) The average working-age person in 2010 spent $6,125 […]
Morton Street Senior Safe from Greedy Landlord
By Arthur Z. Schwartz Another elderly reader of Westview has been saved from the claws of a greedy landlord. Michael Sloan owns a number of […]
VID Takes on Law-Breaking Landlords
By Erik Coler, President of the VID The first time Aaron Carr tried to explain what a state-issued J-51 tax credit was, I had no […]
Behind the Mask: The Village Halloween Parade
By Stanley Wlodyka Entering Ralph Lee’s apartment, you may be welcomed by the smiling faces of his wife, daughter, and year-old granddaughter, who lays on […]
Life as a West Village Dog Owner
By Andrew Buemi Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of bringing a wonderful dog into my life. Among the many joys of being a […]
Why Vote ‘Yes’ for a Constitutional Convention?
By Arthur Z. Schwartz This November, we have a general election. In New York City, it will be kind of a sleepy election, with a […]
Step-Down Recovery Program Comes to Greenwich House
By Joe Salas Greenwich House is adding a new program to its tool kit in its quest to help individuals overcome opioid addiction. Greenwich House’s […]