Joan Baez and Bob Dylan performing at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Photo: Rowland Scherman, via Wikimedia Commons A Bob Dylan Tribute Concert – 30 Years Later I was excited to attend a tribute concert for Bob Dylan, on Oct. 16, 1992, at Madison Square Garden. On that night, Stevie... Voices 03 Aug 2022 | 04:05
From “Uncoupled”: Marcia Gay Harden’s apartment that Neil Patrick Harris is trying to get the listing for. She’s unloading it because her husband ran off with his Pilates instructor who is 27. Photo: Netflix ‘Uncoupled’ and the Unreal World of New York Real Estate Instead of “Uncoupled,” Netflix ought to call its new romantic comedy series “Unattainable” — at least where Manhattan apartments... Voices 03 Aug 2022 | 03:12
New York State Supreme Courthouse at 60 Centre Street. Photo: Beyond My Ken, via Wikimedia Commons Meeting, Greeting and Eating with the Judges Judging by food – It’s not exactly a food fight and hopefully there won’t be a floor fight, but those elected as Judicial... Voices 03 Aug 2022 | 03:00
Family photo: Paul Newman with Harold Willens. Photo courtesy of Michele Willens Paul Newman: Having Yet Another Moment They were longtime Upper East Siders, though many think of Connecticut as the favored home of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.... Voices 25 Jul 2022 | 09:16
Photo via Amazon.com Time for a Refresh on the Publishing World “Vinyl” has officially replaced “Runway.” As a superfan of the movie “The Devil Wears Prada,” which the minute it came out... Voices 21 Jul 2022 | 09:44
Views of the Hudson at Mezze on the River. Photo via mezzeontheriver.com Mediterranean Dining With a View in Manhattan River view – The city’s streets are alive with every manner of dining: in sheds, at tables lining the streets, at the curbs,... Voices 17 Jul 2022 | 04:52
At the Yankees-Reds game on July 12. Photo: Jon Friedman Back at the Big Ballpark in the Bronx On July 12, I went to Yankee Stadium for the first time in three years – since before the global pandemic upended all of... News 16 Jul 2022 | 11:23
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bill signing event for the first step in a constitutional amendment. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rebecca Seawright Fighting Against a ‘Supreme Setback’ Stunned, devastated, fearful, and outraged were just some of the reactions shared with me on that Friday in June when the... Voices 13 Jul 2022 | 03:41
The author’s local subway stop. Photo courtesy of India Brown Why I Love the Subway The 36 lines of the New York subway system have long served as the arteries of the city, beloved by locals and tourists alike... Voices 05 Jul 2022 | 02:16
At Sojourn Social (front, left to right): Kim Moscaritolo, Jeremy Berman, Gabe Panek and Alex Bores. Photo: Paul Newell Post-Primary Predictions Big night for Four Freedoms Dem Club – Their members and endorsed candidates in the 73rd and 76th AD Primary races – Alex... Voices 02 Jul 2022 | 08:26
District Leader Rebecca Weintraub on the Upper East Side. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Weintraub New York State Needs an Equality Amendment Before the end of this year’s state legislative session, lawmakers took important steps to shore up abortion access in New... Voices 26 Jun 2022 | 05:07
Yankee Stadium. Photo: Jon Friedman A 2022 Subway Series? Why Not! For you New York baseball fans who are pinching yourselves and dreaming of October glory, consider this: At one point on... Voices 26 Jun 2022 | 10:34
The author with her splint. “Blue Dog with Apple” painting in background used with permission of artist Daniel Kessler. Photo: Mona Finston Face-Plant on First Avenue This week I received a notice from AARP asking if I was “Worried About Falling?” I was not too worried about falling down... Voices 26 Jun 2022 | 09:28
The Dakota today. Photo: Alexis Gelber Que Pasa, New York! ‘Sometime in New York City’ Turns 50 Has New York ever embraced a transplant quite as happily as it accepted John Lennon when he moved here, with his wife Yoko... Voices 22 Jun 2022 | 11:29
Candidates in the 73rd AD race (clockwise from top left): Kellie Leeson, Russell Squire, Adam Roberts and Alex Bores. Photos courtesy of the candidates’ campaigns The Final Stretch in the 73rd AD Voting daze – The voting season’s on. Early voting started on June 18 and runs through June 26. Races include Governor, Lieutenant... Voices 23 Jun 2022 | 05:18
