Amy Poeppel, who only published her first novel at age 50, just published her fourth book, “The Sweet Spot,” and is already hard at work on her fifth novel. Photo: George Baier IV ( George Baier IV) This Greenwich Village Novelist Is in “The Sweet Spot” of her writing career Amy Poeppel is not a high maintenance writer. The Dallas, TX native said that she doesn’t need much when it comes time to... News 13 Mar 2023 | 12:42
Image of embroidered art that artist Alison J. Stein is stitching into a book. Photo: Alison J. Stein Local Artist Alison J. Stein Prepares to Unveil New Works: Embroidery Books For those who love books as art–or books and art–a visual and tactile treat awaits as Greenwich Village-based artist Alison... News 01 Feb 2023 | 10:38
In front of Julius’, (from left to right) on April 21, 2022: Andrew Berman, Randy Wicker, Sen. Brad Hoylman, and Ken Lustbader look up at the new plaque, cementing the location in history. Photo: Leah Foreman Remembering a ‘Sip-In’ for Gay Rights 56 Years Later Fifty-six years ago, at Julius’ Bar in Greenwich Village, four openly gay men held a “Sip-In.” The men were Dick Leitsch,... News 22 Apr 2022 | 04:49
Caffe Reggio in the snow. Photo: Lena Batyuk At Caffe Reggio, a Rich History is Poured into Every Cup The café that made the first cappuccino in the United States is — like its coffee — still going strong thanks to second-generation... News 17 Jan 2022 | 09:24
Comic Ryan Beck performs at Union Hall. Photo by Phil Provencio. Punchline Prince Before a crowd of smiling women and howling men at Union Hall last week, Crown Heights-based comedian, Ryan Beck, recorded... News 27 Aug 2021 | 02:21
Hey, Landlords, Clear Your Sidewalks Who gets to clean up? – When snow leaves its footprint of sleet and slush and black ice on the sidewalks and passersby slip... Voices 20 Jan 2020 | 01:22
Cool cat: "Spike" Wilner at the piano. ( Photo courtesy of Smalls Live) A 'Missionary' of Jazz The fee at Smalls Jazz Club is $20 for most, but owner Michael “Spike” Wilner says, “Angels, Wizards and Holy People are... News 27 Dec 2019 | 10:23
The former Barneys store near 76th Street, which closed in early 2018, is one of a number of vacant storefronts on Broadway in the West 70s. ( Photo: Michael Garofalo) The Rent Isn't Too Damn High Anymore Looking to rent a vacant storefront in the iconic retail corridor running up Broadway between West 72nd and 86th Streets?... News 09 Dec 2019 | 10:54
Crunch focuses just on HIIT at The SweatShed. ( Photo: Lisa Haefner) Workouts & Wellness Best HIIT Workout THE SWEATSHED 1109 Second Ave. 212-758-3434 www.sweatshed.com Crunch’s East 59th Street location is just like... Best of Manhattan 03 Dec 2019 | 03:56
Cozy’s Cuts for Kids has been styling NYC kids for 25 years. ( Photo: Cozy’s Cuts for Kids) Kids Best Playground EAST 72ND STREET PLAYGROUND East side of Central Park at 72nd Street Bigger kids will get a kick out of the... Best of Manhattan 03 Dec 2019 | 02:27