The Wegmans supermarket chain, which opened its first NYC store on Astor Place (above) in 2023, will be getting some new sister operations: the Next Door sushi restaurant and an UWS location later this year. ( Photo: courtesy of Wegmans) Wegmans Gets an UWS Sibling; Menin Gets a UES Competitor A complete unknown Hard to imagine that there would be any real surprises coming out of the local City Council District 4... Voices 27 Apr 2025 | 07:34
Judge Shahabuddeen “Shah” Ally (in bowtie) with supporter Ravi Batra at the judges’ kickoff reception held at Saar, a newly opened Indian bistro at 241 W. 51st St. ( Photo: Tony Hoffman) Three NY Supreme Court Judge Seats are Up for Grabs in November Election The race is on. Not for Mayor. Or Comptroller. Or City Council. But to fill the three open seats on NY County’s Supreme come... Voices 14 Apr 2025 | 12:46
Rowan Wilson, Chief Justice of the NYS Court of Appeals, was among the speakers at the induction ceremony of Allison Greenfield, one of six new civil court judges in Manhattan elected in November. She officially takes office on Jan. 1. ( Photo: Cody Cutter) Greenfield Inducted as Part of Class of Six New Civil Court Judges in Manhattan A bench of her own–The Civil Court room was packed to capacity with members of the judiciary, court colleagues, family, friends,... News 20 Dec 2024 | 03:19
Max Tucci’s new restaurant Tucci’s in NoHo opened its doors in March. ( Photo: Courtesy Tucci’s) 6 New Civil Court Justices in Manhattan Inducted for New Terms Starting Jan. 1 Civil Inductions: At the end of November former Civil Court Judge Gerald Leibovits was inducted to New York County Supreme... Home 09 Dec 2024 | 11:46
Actor Eugene Levy (right) and bandleader/musician Paul Shaffer (left) with restaurant owner Dennis Lekic at Benny John’s restaurant. ( Photo: Courtesy Dennis Lekic) Those Annoying Pre-Election Texts Starting to Grate Nerves The texts keep coming–and thankfully after ED (Election Day), they’ll stop. But in the meantime the pings from my phone keep... 11 Oct 2024 | 04:18
Jordan Stein, grandson of the company founder who started the firm inside Grand Central in 1924, fits a customer for eye glasses. He’s the third generation to be involved in the family business. ( Photo: Grand Central Optical) Still Thriving after 100 Years Inside Grand Central Terminal Grand Central Optical at one hundred years old, is one of the longest established optometrists in the city and, in a rarity... Voices 16 Sep 2024 | 04:13
Hon. Adam Silvera, who has been a civil court judge on the New York County bench since 2014 adds new responsibilities to his role when he gets promoted to deputy chief administrative judge. ( Photo: New York County Civil Court) Adam Silvera Moves Up to Dep. Chief Admin Judge Next Week One of our town’s premiere members of the New York judiciary, Hon. Adam Silvera, will become Deputy Chief Administrative... Voices 04 Sep 2024 | 11:00
Civil Court Judge Gerald Lebovits is expected to run unopposed in the November election for the sole open seat on the Supreme Court in New York County after getting the nod from the local Democratic panel on Aug. 8. He’ll be joining his wife Margaret Chan, who is already a NYS Supreme Court judge in Manhattan. ( Photo: Courtesy Gerald Lebovits) Lebovits Gets Nod from Dems for NY Supreme Court Justice Seat, Running Unopposed in Nov. Judge Gerald Lebovits beat out two other civil court colleagues to secure the Democratic nomination for the sole open seat... News 16 Aug 2024 | 06:38
NYS Supreme Court Justice Leslie Stroh had a swearing in ceremony administered by NYS Chief Justice Rowan Wilson a little over two months. Now six civil court justices are vying to join her on the Supreme Court. The Democratic Party will hold a nominating convention sometime in August. Photo: Courtesy Judge Leslie Stroh Six Civil Court Judges Vying for 1 Supreme Court Judgeship When judges convene–It was only a little over two months ago that the then-newly appointed NYS Chief Judge Rowan Wilson performed... Voices 08 Jul 2024 | 06:08
Wonder Chelsea ( Wonder Instagram) Food for Thought: Making Sense of Three Recent Openings Food town and eating options–I’m for dining whether fine, casual, fast casual, grab and go. Forget table linen. Can be waitstaff... Home 10 Jun 2024 | 12:04
Allison Greenfield, a lawyer who clerked for Judge Arthur Engoron for the past five years, is one of two people who will be running unopposed for two open civil court judge seats in Manhattan. The other is current Bronx housing court judge Malaika Scott-McLaughlin. Both were given the nod by Democratic party leaders on Feb. 12. Photo: Cody Cutter Two Get Nod to Run Unopposed for Civil Court: Greenfield and Scott-McLaughlin The ayes have it: After a long and winding road and as widely covered and reported over the last year here and in major media,... News 18 Feb 2024 | 06:56
Allison Greenfield, who was attacked by Donald Trump in the former president’s business fraud trial before Supreme Court Clerk for Judge Arthur Engrogon, is now all but certain to be elected a civil court judge herself after getting unanimous approval from Dem County leaders on Feb. 12. Photo: Cody Cutter Cleared for Takeoff: Clerk Who Was Attacked by Trump All But Certain to be New Civil Court Judge Allison Greenfield, the clerk for Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron, was unanimously endorsed for a judgeship in New York... News 14 Feb 2024 | 03:44
Allison Greenfield, who has been in the news after drawing attacks from former president Donald Trump, could be headed toward a civil court judgeship. She is currently the principal law clerk for Judge Arthur Engoron who is overseeing the civil fraud trial of Trump brought by Attorney General Letittia James. Photo: Cody Cutter Clerk Who Trump Targeted Takes Big Step Toward Becoming Civil Court Judge This week we dive into law, legislation--and linguini. First, the law: Allison Greenfield, the principal law clerk for NY... Home 04 Feb 2024 | 04:31
Lyle Frank (right) is sworn as a new NY Supreme Court judge by retired Judge Kathryn Freed ( left) while his wife Elyssa Kates, daughter Cathryn, son Gavin, and sister Samantha Feldman look on. Photo: Rachel Marks/Orah Photo Casino Plans Have People Buzzing Uptown, While New Judge Swears in Downtown Is there a casino in Manhattan’s future? Nobody knows. But more and more these days, it’s getting to be the talk of the town.... Voices 22 Jan 2024 | 04:12
Delmonico’s serves up a holiday turkey dinner. Photo: Simon Tchoukriel/Delmonico’s Holiday Themed Restaurants Rolf’s and Delmonico’s Gear Up for Big Season Holiday spirit all year–Winter holiday season’s here. Diwali’s just passed. Chanukah and Christmas are coming up. Restaurants... Voices 25 Nov 2023 | 05:31
Opposition Growing Against NYPD’s Criminalization Push for Bike-Traffic Infractions