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Perps Punch Victim For Not Handing Over Phone On March

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, West Side Spirit

On March 10th in the middle of the night, a 32-year-old man was exiting the 72nd Street subway, when two men in their 20s approached him. The first perpetrator told him, “give me your phone, or I’ll shoot you.”  Despite their warning, the victim did not hand over his phone. The perpetrator then punched his
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Thief Uses Fake Name and Credit Cards to Steal From Victims

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, West Side Spirit

A victim was informed by his bank on March 11th that a man had attempted to withdraw money from his account using the false name “Sidney Wright.” When police caught up with the perpetrator, he not only was in possession of his victim’s banking information, he also had 12 false credit cards, four forged permanent
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NYCHA Nightmare

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, West Side Spirit

Residents of local public housing project are incensed at new plan to lease land for high-rises The residents at the Frederick Douglass housing projects between 100 and 104th Street have long been complaining to the New York City Housing Authority about broken elevators, windows and a lack of security at the housing complex. But the
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Met Slammed With Admission Lawsuit

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

The Metropolitan Museum charges only a suggested donation, but some say their practice is still illegal The Metropolitan Museum is one of New York’s most visited and well-known cultural institutions, but the museum is coming under fire in a class action lawsuit against the museum’s unfair admissions policies. The museum’s suggested fee is $25, but
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Micah Kellner Raises $123,000 for City Council Campaign

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Assembly Member Kellner, who is looking to replace City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin in Manhattan’s 5th District, has proved to be one of the strongest contenders. In 53 days, according to Politicker, he has raised $123,000 from 440 contributors. Jessica Lappin will be vacating her seat in her run for borough president to replace Scott Stringer. The
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Celebrate NYC Asia Week Until March 23rd

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Next week, the Upper East Side will transform into a celebration of Asian art and culture for the 5th annual Asia week. From March 15th to the 23rd, dozens of art galleries, museums and auction houses will be hosting events dedicated to Asian art. The jam-packed week featuring collections from China 2000, The Chinese Porcelain
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NYers Say: Never Too Old To Go Back to School!

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

The City has created a new online tool for older New Yorkers looking to go back to school, called Age-Friendly NYC College Link. The site, which was launched recently by the city and the New York Academy of Medicine, helps to connect older adults to educational opportunities. The website, agefriendlycollege.org, lists several categories of study
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