Jean-Marie Haessle, who arrived in NYC 56 years ago from France, passed away this week, shortly after conducting what turned out to be his final interview with our reporter. Photo: Lorriane Duffy Merkl Famed 84-Year-Old Artist Who Vowed to Paint ‘Until My Last Breath’ Dies Suddenly “I was going to be the next Van Gogh, but I found my own way.” Famed 84-year-old expressionist artist Jean-Marie Haessle... News Alert 17 Apr 2024 | 01:43
NY Times columnist Dan Barry (left) discusses the anthology “Breslin: Essential Writing,” which he compiled during a recent lecture with veteran city reporter Michael Daly at Hunter College. Photo: Matt Capowski Newspaper Men Dan Barry and Michael Daly Speak About the Legendary Jimmy Breslin “So what do we talk about?” Michael Daly asked, laughing and somewhat quietly like someone who has so much to say, he doesn’t... News 16 Apr 2024 | 09:28
The word “pickleball” is now splayed across the front of the Life Time facilities at PENN 1. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Life Time Opens Indoor Pickle Courts At PENN 1 Gym Life Time Fitness, the upscale gym behemoth that has opened eight separate spots in Manhattan, is now offering seven fresh... News 17 Apr 2024 | 01:33
When Anna Meshcheri arrived in the US from Russia, she thought she’d land a 9-to-5 office job, but when that didn’t materialize, she turned to creative pursuits and now is a fashion photographer with a studio in Times Square. Photo: Times Square Photo Studio She Combines High End Fashion Work with Keepsake Photo Shoots for Tourists Since Anna Meshcheri was once a tourist in Manhattan, she now loves offering vacation photoshoots to visitors here. The Russian... News 15 Apr 2024 | 04:26
The Vessel in November 2022 after it had been closed to the public following four suicides since its opening. Related Companies says it will install steel mesh to prevent further suicides when it reopens. Photo: kidfly 182 Wikimedia Commons Vessel Reopening Brings Back Painful Memory for Family of Past Suicide Victim Shilpa Kulkarni is glad the owners of The Vessel are at last installing safety measures to prevent suicides on the idiosyncratic... News 15 Apr 2024 | 09:34
The NYC Parks Dept is urging New Yorkers to Ride a Bike this Earth Day and every day. Photo: NYC Parks Dept. Earth Day: How Families Can Tackle Climate Change and Care for Nature Locally Earth Day, which was first celebrated in 1970 will mark its 54th year on April 22. The global coordinator, Earthday.org has... News 12 Apr 2024 | 10:29
Craig Slutzkin, the vice-chair of Community Board 5, discusses the rules of debate for a motion to table a controversial recusal resolution. The measure would limit the voting rights of members with connections to advocacy groups, such as new CB5 chair Samir Lavingia, pictured to the left of Slutzkin. ( Photo via YouTube) Tense Meeting: CB5 Tables Resolution That Could Curtail Voting Rights of New Board Chair Turmoil at Community Board 5 over Samir Lavingia acquiring the position of board chair continued on April 11, as board members... News 15 Apr 2024 | 01:41
Mikayla Antoninato took to Tik Tok to highlight a random attack against her. Photo: TikTok Four Arrested After Separate Random Attacks on Women Who Went on Tik Tok to Highlight Assaults Four men have been arrested in a series of unrelated and random attacks in Manhattan, notably involving alleged violence... News 15 Apr 2024 | 11:32
The former FDNY work boat that a 23 year-old man allegedly stole on April 11, back at its home berth at Pier 66. The John J. Harvey was pressed back into service on 9/11, seven years after its official decommissioning. It appeared none the worse for wear on April 12. ( Photo by Jack Ahern ) Pirate of the Hudson: Man Tries to Hijack Two Boats, Including Storied Former FDNY Work Boat A young man allegedly stole a series of boats from Manhattan’s West Side and piloted them a short ways down the Hudson on... News 14 Apr 2024 | 07:22
Crime Watch UWS 04.18.24 Crime Watch by Jerry Danzig Delivery Man Mugged A 48-year-old man told police that at 11:13 p.m. on Monday, April 1, he was... News 11 Apr 2024 | 12:28
Students have only recovered about one third of what they lost during the pandemic, according to the latest studies. Source: The Educational Opportunity Project, Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard University As Pandemic Deficits Persist Should Kids Hit Summer School Instead of Summer Camp? “Zoom school.” The sound of it still sends chills up the spine of some parents and, more unfortunately, some students are... Voices 11 Apr 2024 | 11:57
The progression of 319-321 W. 38th St, which will now be a Best Western hotel. The former residential space has been cited as as improperly demolished building in a Special Zoning District, a practice which a new City Council bill hopes to crack down on. ( Photo via Google St. View, Community Board 4, Gene Kaufman Architect) As CB4 Fears Loss Of Affordable Housing On West Side, Bill Would Tighten DOB Oversight Of Demolitions Two City Council Members representing Manhattan’s West Side, Erik Bottcher and Gale Brewer, have introduced legislation to... News 03 Mar 2024 | 08:28
The current exhibition features 130 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photographs, films, textiles and works by American artists in Paris. ( Photo: Tehsin Pala) Explore The Works of American Artists in Post WW II Paris at The Grey Art Museum During the COVID-19 pandemic, many museums in the city suffered financially. The galleries remained empty, with pieces on... News 09 Apr 2024 | 06:24
Gazing skyward as the solar eclipse begins, two guests atop on UWS penthouse. Photo: Heather Stein Watching Eclipse Atop a $16.5M Penthouse When you get the last eclipse donut boxes from Krispy Kreme you know it is a special party. A bunch of top NYC realtors descended... News 09 Apr 2024 | 03:13