Occupy Fundraiser Rolling Jubilee Kicks Off in the Village

Written by NY Press on November 15, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

Watch live streaming video from lepoissonrouge at livestream.com By Caroline Lewis A “postmodern grassroots variety show” may sound like just another one of the dismissive names people have been lobbing at Occupy ever since it cropped up in Zuccotti Park last September. But that’s what activist Laura Hanna promises in the fundraising extravaganza the Occupy
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Dancing to the Beat of The Drums

Written by admin on November 16, 2011. Posted in Arts our town downtown

By Veronica Hoglund Monday, Nov. 7. The popular indie pop band The Drums performed to a sold-out audience at Bowery Ballroom. With a sound reminiscent of The Smiths, the group swayed the crowded venue with tracks from their latest record, Portamento, including “Money” and “Days,” to name a few. Frontman Jonathan Pierce easily provoked
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Manhattan Moolah

Written by admin on April 28, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Money may not grow on trees, but in Manhattan I keep finding it at my feet. A native Californian, I now live and work on the Upper West Side as a full-time nanny. My workday is spent pushing a bright pink stroller, passing strangers I will probably never meet. Still, I didn’t give a second
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Summer Camp Savings

Written by admin on January 28, 2010. Posted in Special Sections

Camp can be the experience of a lifetime, but in the here-and-now, budgeting for your child’s summer adventure may seem daunting. Fees range from $75 to more than $650 per week for accredited day and resident camps, according to the American Camp Association, with day camps being a little less expensive (weekly fees are about
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Clothing Store Hold Up

Written by admin on October 1, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

A clothing store was nearly robbed by two men on Sept. 16 at 7:40 p.m. Police said that the suspects entered Via Veneto, at 2286 Broadway and West 83rd Street. One stood in the back of the store while the other went up to the register and told the cashier to hand over money. He
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Prepping for Long-Term Care

Written by admin on September 23, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: What is long-term care insurance? A: Long-term care insurance is custodial care insurance. It covers care generally not covered by health insurance or Medicare insurance. Long-term care insurance generally covers home care, assisted living, adult day care, respite care, hospital care, nursing homes and Alzheimer’s facilities. When home care coverage is purchased, long-term care
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Man Mugged for Little Cash

Written by admin on September 9, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

Two thieves robbed a man on Central Park West and West 81st Street, but police said they made off with little money. On Aug. 25 at 1:25 a.m., the 25-year-old man was jumped from behind and placed in a chokehold. Cops said the other mugger rifled through the victim’s pockets and stole his wallet and
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Checking for Fraud

Written by admin on August 13, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

While reviewing her bank statement, a 59-year-old woman living on West End Avenue discovered that someone had stolen money from her account. Police said that on July 17, she noticed a check she never wrote, which was dated in June, was made to “cash” in the amount of $1,023.47. The corresponding check was missing from
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