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BY SHARON WOOLUMS | Friday the 13th proved an unlucky day for Johan Figueroa-González, who, over the last two years has become an icon in Washington Square Park. Standing majestically in his well-researched classical poses for hours, he delights the masses and has become the tour guides’ favorite example of the creative, ingenious artists for read more here »
This past weekend’s annual New York Press Association Spring Convention was, as usual, a very enlightening affair and an inspiration to all who attended — from editors, reporters and publishers, to graphic designers and salespersons — to keep doing great journalism and supporting newspapers. All credit is due to the New York Press Association, and read more here »
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It’s not an easy job To The Editor: Re “Alcohol problem: C.B. 2 committee in ‘bar brawl’” (news article, April 12): I attend many of Board 2’s State Liquor Authority Committee meetings. I must say that, as a former chairperson of that committee, I know it is not an easy one to run, and I read more here »
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D.O.T. L plan is ‘madness’ To The Editor: Re “Residents, disabled groups suing to stop ‘arrogant’ L train plan” (news article, April 5): Kudos to Arthur Schwartz and the 14th St.-vicinity community stakeholders for forcing a review of the Department of Transportation et al.’s unripe plan. It is a sad commentary on our city, state read more here »
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BY MEGGIE SMITH | There’s no better place for a celebrity encounter than my neighborhood, the West Village, and Sarah Jessica Parker is among its famous residents. The iconic actress, best known for her role on “Sex and the City,” has recently made headlines. She expanded her empire, wrapping the season two of “Divorce,” designing read more here »
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BY LENORE SKENAZY | Oh, to be as ahead of the curve as Utah! That state just passed the first-in-the-country Free-Range Parenting Law, based on the movement I founded, Free-Range Kids. The law guarantees that parents who choose to let their kids play outside, walk to school, wait briefly in the car (under some circumstances) read more here »
Continue reading …BY DAVID CHAVERN | Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for the staff and myself. But with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end. The fact that newsprint is read more here »
Continue reading …Homeward bound no more To The Editor: Re “Never backward! But a change of direction for the Pride March” (news article, March 29): Sorry to read this. Over the years, the March has changed routes, but each year when it crossed 14th St. it would amp up. The cheers would grow louder, the music would read more here »
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BY SCOTT OGLESBY | Modern life is slowly killing me — that’s the recurring thought I find myself musing on lately. As my teeth get longer, it’s getting tough to keep up the urban pace. At times, I tend to blame my hometown, Manhattan, where my rent-stabilized walk-up has effectively imprisoned me in a rich read more here »
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