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The author in Candytopia’s marshmallow pit. Photo courtesy of Bethany Kandel
The author in Candytopia’s marshmallow pit. Photo courtesy of Bethany Kandel

Sweets and Treats

I admit – much to my dentist’s chagrin – I love candy and ice cream. That’s why I jumped at the chance to visit two local...

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12 May 2022 | 01:51
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr

Letters to the Editor

PROTECTING ANIMALS: AN AWARD FOR NADLER

Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-10) is a champion for animals and taxpayers, and White...

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11 May 2022 | 12:23
David Menegon (center) has been rallying support for the Knickerbocker Greys. Photo: David DuPuy
David Menegon (center) has been rallying support for the Knickerbocker Greys. Photo: David DuPuy

73rd AD Candidates: The Knickerbocker Greys Must Stay

Rhymes are in – Memes are the rage, so the Knickerbocker Greys must stay stands. And there’s consensus from the candidates...

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08 May 2022 | 11:22
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John Bartos (left) with Analog 5 at Connolly’s in The Klub 45 Room. Photo courtesy of John Bartos

A New Award for an UES High School Senior

WANTED: UES high school students to apply for Award for Public Service – To honor the memory of Barbara Chocky, a trailblazer...

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24 Apr 2022 | 04:01
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr
Ambulance in the rain. Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim, via Flickr

Ambulance Sirens: A Reckoning

As a physician living in New York City, my frustration with the extremely high decibel level of virtually every ambulance...

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27 Apr 2022 | 10:47
The Royal Park Hotel on West 97th Street. Photo: Stephan Russo
The Royal Park Hotel on West 97th Street. Photo: Stephan Russo

We Need More SRO Conversions Like The Royal Park Hotel

I confess to being very surprised when the conversion of an infamous community building around the corner from where I live...

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14 Apr 2022 | 10:36
Danced-through shoes. Photo: Tania Cade
Danced-through shoes. Photo: Tania Cade

Dancing Through the Pandemic

When the city shut down in March 2020, so ended my newfound passion for going social dancing. I had only discovered this...

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12 Apr 2022 | 02:01
Tony May. Photo via LinkedIn
Tony May. Photo via LinkedIn

Honoring a Food Giant

Earlier this month, Tony May, the restaurateur pivotal in bringing fine Italian dining to NY, passed. At another point in...

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11 Apr 2022 | 01:45
The shuttered storefront of Devi Nails on Amsterdam Avenue. Photo: Margaret Barnsley
The shuttered storefront of Devi Nails on Amsterdam Avenue. Photo: Margaret Barnsley

‘They Saw All of Us Grow Up’

The toddler’s cries echoed through the apartment. If a passerby strained their ears, perhaps they could hear the sharp wails...

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08 Apr 2022 | 05:08
Signs of the time. Photo: Paige Harriss
Signs of the time. Photo: Paige Harriss

‘Putin Get Your Bloody Hands Off Ukraine!’

“Is your family safe?” I asked a young woman with short green and blue hair. I regretted the question as soon as I asked...

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29 Mar 2022 | 12:29
Cannabis Legalization and Licensing in New York

Cannabis Legalization and Licensing in New York

On March 31, 2021, the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) became law in New York. It legalized adult-use cannabis...

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29 Mar 2022 | 02:02
Phoebe Legere. Photo courtesy of Tudor City Steakhouse.
Phoebe Legere. Photo courtesy of Tudor City Steakhouse.

Start Spreading the Word ... Nightlife’s Back!

Back to NYnightlife – When Frank Sinatra sang “Start spreading the news,” he knew where the heart and soul of the city and...

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28 Mar 2022 | 07:59
Construction on March 20. Photo: Lauren Trapanotto
Construction on March 20. Photo: Lauren Trapanotto

The Noise from East 90th Street

If you live near 424 East 90th Street, you’ve probably had a migraine since December from the multiple hydraulic jackhammers...

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27 Mar 2022 | 01:14
Ronald Kapon at Zabar’s. Photo: Stephan Russo
Ronald Kapon at Zabar’s. Photo: Stephan Russo

From Wine Connoisseur to Stellar Volunteer

I recently wrote a piece on Andrew Blacks and the Positive Influence basketball program at Amsterdam Houses. Andrew has a...

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16 Mar 2022 | 10:26
Francis Ford Coppola’s e-book, “The Godfather Notebook.” Photo via Amazon.com
Francis Ford Coppola’s e-book, “The Godfather Notebook.” Photo via Amazon.com

Appreciating New York’s ‘The Godfather’ at 50

The movie is regarded as Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather,” in tribute to the brilliant novelist who wrote the book that was adapted...

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15 Mar 2022 | 02:32
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