You Can Return a Hospital to the West Village
By George Capsis We print 12,000 copies of WestView News each month and Steve and Tim trundle them around the West Village and try and […]
Garage to Wall of Glass Gives Jane Streeters Pause
By Alexander Tobias Redevelopment plans for 11-19 Jane Street—presently a two-story parking garage that’s been serving the community for nearly a century—were unveiled at Community […]
St. Vincent’s Dr. Kaufman Heralds New Hospital
By David L. Kaufman, M.D. Sinai’s acquisition of Beth Israel has given us the sad opportunity to once again witness history repeating itself. It will […]
Cry Me A River
I was certainly astounded by your story in the May 2016 edition about the real budget of a real individual. This poor senior is so […]
Comments on Jane Jacobs
To humanize Jane and her accomplishments would it not be helpful to mention that her rise to prominence was in large part based on her […]
The Evil Empire
Your copy… NYU…“A Smiling New British NYU President Invites the Community to Be Nice”… As nice as NYU has been to the Community????!!! If past […]
Deep Background on NYU
In response to your illuminating article in the WestView News, which I will now read rigorously, I was impressed to learn about the NYU President’s […]
Villagers Headed to the Democratic Convention
As a result of the Democratic Presidential Primary held on April 19, some delegates to the Philadelphia Convention of the Democratic Party were awarded that […]
Big Primary Vote on June 28th (Yes, Another One)
On Tuesday June 28th there will be a primary election for the Democratic candidate to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. Jerry Nadler, who […]
VID Prepares for Elections
On Thursday May 12, the Village Independent Democrats held their monthly meeting at St. John’s Church on Christopher Street. Democratic district leader Keen Berger and […]
Restaurants Taxing Tips
Watch your wallets and purses! Previously tax was computed and added to the meal total before the tip was computed. Restaurants are now adding the […]
Correction
In last month’s article “What Food Programs are Available to Seniors?”, we printed out-of-date information about the Center on the Square Senior Center. Joseph Salas […]
Sharp Eyed Readers Welcome to Join WestView
Hi Caroline, Good article on D’Agostino but at the top you say Greenwich Street, then twice below you say Greenwich Avenue????? The paper needs a […]
TAIL WAGGERS’ REUNION
Neighborhood dogs (and owners) were obviously delighted to be reunited in their elegantly upgraded Leroy Street Dog Run, complete with pool and water fountain. Though […]
If You Have a Bad Heart Move Closer to a Rich Hospital
By George Capsis Shortly after Mt. Sinai took over financially troubled Beth Israel, I visited it for a blood test and witnessed a nurse […]
We Have the Ear of Albany Hospital Decision Makers
As WNYC’s Brian Lehrer introduced City Councilman, Corey Johnson, on the closure and sale of Beth Israel hospital I discovered to my delight that he […]