Thinking Beyond the Food Drive

Written by Alissa Fleck on . Posted in News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown

Innovative ways to fix the city’s hunger problem For many New Yorkers—and Americans in general—when they think of feeding the hungry, they think of scrounging through their pantries for canned goods to donate to food banks or helping serve food at a shelter over the holidays. And therein lies the problem, says the New York
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Reshma Saujani Launches Campaign

Written by NYPress on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

Democrat Reshma Saujani kicked off her campaign for public advocate on Monday with a weeklong tour of the city, stopping in each of the five boroughs to meet with small business owners, immigrants, women, entrepreneurs, and seniors to discuss her plans for creating stronger educational and economic opportunities for New Yorkers.  Saujani previously ran against
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Man Arrested for Maloney Death Threats

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Police arrested a man last week in Elmira, NY in connection with a series of threatening phone calls made to Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s district office several weeks ago. The threats were made in relation to Maloney’s proposed gun control legislation. Upon learning of the arrest, Maloney released a statement thanking law enforcement and praising their
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Japanese Library on Roosevelt Island

Written by NYPress on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

The spirit of multiculturalism is alive and well in Roosevelt Island. The first-ever Japanese language lending library was launched recently by attorney, activist and city council candidate Ben Kallos. It will be housed in the Roosevelt Island Public Library, and will include novels, periodicals, and other Japanese language materials.  The lending library comes at the
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Written by NYPress on . Posted in News Our Town, Our Town

FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts mourns the passing of their beloved President, Anne Lalor Millard. “She will be missed for her indomitable leadership, affectionate friendship, ebullient humor and love of her neighborhood,” said the preservation group in a statement. Millard, age 78, died peacefully at home after a brief illness. She leaves
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Exclusive: Quart Endorses Quinn

Written by NYPress on . Posted in Breaking News, News Our Town, Our Town

DQ_Hi_Res_Headshot Upper East Side Assembly Member Dan Quart announced his endorsement for Speaker Christine Quinn in the race for Mayor on Monday.  “Speaker Quinn is uniquely qualified to be an effective Mayor,” said Quart. “[She] not only has a strong, forward-looking agenda for New York, but she has the record to back it up. As Speaker,
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Second Avenue Ghost Town

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

2nd Ave Businesses struggle to stay open – and many have closed – amid the subway construction taking over the avenue For Upper East Side residents, 2nd Avenue is the warzone in their backyard. Sidewalks diminished or closed altogether, chain link fences block storefront views, and of course the incessant drilling and humming of construction work. For
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A Sweet Night at the Y

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

chocolate-show-2011-8 Chocolate Fest returns to the 92 Y on April 21st By Angela Barbuti “There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate,” is a well-known quote from Linda Grayson. On Sunday, the 92 Y will celebrate this statement with their annual Chocolate Fest. Guests befriend chocolatiers and learn everything they ever
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