Park Avenue Sculpture Rises from the Rust

Written by Melissa Stern on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

A historic piece of art awaits a badly-needed restoration to be returned to its spot on the iconic avenue A beloved and valuable Upper East Side public artwork by renowned sculptor Louise Nevelson has had a near-death experience. The sculpture, entitled Night Presence lV, located at 92nd Street and Park Avenue, suffered years of neglect
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Honoring FRIENDS

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Local preservation advocacy group FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts is are being honored with a Lucy G. Moss award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy for their achievement in outstanding preservation. According to a press release, “The Moses Awards recognize individuals, organizations, architects, crafts people and building owners for their extraordinary contributions
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Alternative St. Patrick’s Day

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How to celebrate without a beer glass or a green T-shirt in sight By Allison Volpe If you’re looking for something to do on St. Patty’s Day – Sunday, March 17th – aside from indulging in a few too many pints, we have the perfect list of events for you. Aside from the iconic parade
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Maloney vs. Yahoo

Written by Alissa Fleck on . Posted in Breaking News, News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, West Side Spirit

marissamayer Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney weighs in: the impact of telecommuting is uncertain Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer made headlines recently when she declared the company would be instating a ban on telecommuting this summer to increase productivity among workers. The announcement came as a surprise for many, as Mayer herself is a new mother. “To become the
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Ed Kayatt

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Our Town founder and publisher Ed Kayatt pictured at rally to stop scientific testing on live animals “My father, lived, breathed, ate, drank and slept the paper. It’s not a business. It’s a life.” – Richard Kayatt By Joshua Rosenau Ed Kayatt, founder and publisher of Our Town, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 90 at his home on the Upper East Side. Family, friends and colleagues remembered Kayatt as a
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