George Conway, one of the ten Democratic candidates vying to succeed Jerry Nadler in NY’s 12th Congressional district, was seen chatting with New York State Attorney General Letia James on March 17 at the pre-parade Lexington Democratic Club. Rivals in the race including Assemblyman Alex Bores, who was endorsed by the Lex Dems, and civil rights lawyer Laura Dunn, were also at the gathering. ( Photo: George Conway Campaign) East Side Dem Club Emerges as Power Center on March 17 A Dem St. Pat’s Day celebration–The Lexington Democratic Club once again hosted their pre-parade St. Patrick Day’s Party... Voices 01 Apr 2026 | 11:53
Mark Levine, the former Manhattan borough president and current city comptroller, is hitting the campaign trail for fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul who is battling the Republican Nassau Country executive Bruce Blakeman, who has the support of President Donald Trump. ( Photo: Governor Kathy Hochul campaign) Comptroller Levine Tells Why He is Campaigning for Hochul If New York is to remain a place where working families can build a life, we have to get serious about affordability. That... Voices 30 Mar 2026 | 10:57
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell are Stacy and Preston Clyburn, wealthy Manhattanites with two daughters, one married, one divorced, and two granddaughters. Despite their privilege, life in NYC proves to be a challenge. ( Photo: Emerson Miller/Paramount+) A Madison Avenue Socialite Starts Over in... Madison, Montana?! Eight years ago, when my son, Luke, moved to Silicon Valley for an engineering position, Neil, my husband of 38 years, drove... Voices 24 Mar 2026 | 05:01
Despite the shops Celtic sounding name, McCabe’s Wine & Spirits is a kosher liquor store owned by an observant Jewish proprietor Daniel Mesnik who must sell the store for the duration of Passover and then buy it back. From left: Rabbi Ben Krasnianski, Daniel Mesznik, Allen Alexis, Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld ( Photo: Courtesy Rabbi Krasnianski) Who Would Sell Their Entire Business for a Week? The Jewish people are busy now scrubbing and cleaning their homes for Passover. To commemorate the birth of the Jewish people... Voices 23 Mar 2026 | 02:01
Letters to the Editor 03.26.23 Dear Letters Editor: In his excerpted speech (March 12, 2026) real estate developer Michael Hershman states that Israel is... Voices 16 Mar 2026 | 01:37
Carolyn Maloney in 1916 Saxon that’s going on the Driving for the Vote Equality tour. ( Photo: Courtesy Carolyn Maloney) Launching the Drive for the Equal Rights Amendment One spring day in 1916, two women set out from New York in a yellow Saxon automobile to drive around the country to mobilize... Voices 10 Mar 2026 | 10:06
Rabbi Shmuel Metzger (center) and his wife Raizy Metzger (left) present the Builders Award at the Chabad Sutton gala to Michael Hershman, CEO of the Soloviev Group. ( Photo: Heidi Green Photography) Defining Antisemitism: What It Is and What It is Not How we talk about antisemitism and how we respond to it is both very important and very delicate. We must guard against using... Voices 04 Mar 2026 | 04:52
The Manhattan Republican Party endorsed attorney Caroline Shinkle to run for Congress in New York’s 12 Congressional district. Democratic incumbent Jerry Nadler said he will not seek reelction. ( Photo: therealcarolineshinkle) A Leading GOP Candidate Emerges in Race for Nadler Seat Since Congressman Jerry Nadler announced that he wouldn’t be running for another term, at least 12 Dems have made known their... Voices 03 Mar 2026 | 04:36
Nurses are patient advocates and handle many of the interactions with patients that doctors often cannot. ( Photo: US NAVY/SARA ESHLEMAN/Wikimedia Commons) In Praise of Nurses: There When I Needed Them Most In my mind they are my nurses, probably because they were there for me in my darkest days. They were on hand, for example,... Voices 27 Feb 2026 | 06:34
James Dolan is proposing a spinoff of the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers into separate publicly traded companies. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) What Does the Proposed MSG Spin-Off Mean? Madison Square Garden and I go way back. I attended my first event there on Sunday night, Nov. 17, 1968 – when the Rangers... Voices 24 Feb 2026 | 04:22
The trailblazing civil rights leader, politician, former ambassador and ordained Baptist minister passed on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 89. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Remembering Jesse Jackson; Veteran Reporter Looks Back I walked in the footsteps of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and almost lost my balance, sinking 2 inches into the most sumptuous... Voices 23 Feb 2026 | 05:06
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently stepped down as leader of the Archdiocese of New York and Archbishop Ronald Hicks, who succeeded him earlier this month made a joint appearance at the State of the NYPD address delivered by Jessica Tisch on Feb. 10. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Crime Down, New Chaplains Tapped and Police Academy to Be Named for Steven McDonald Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who just stepped down as the leader of the 2.8 million Catholics in the Archdioces of New York, and... Voices 16 Feb 2026 | 04:39
The 9-part series, Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, created by Ryan Murphy for FX, airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. and the following day on Hulu, and is the fictionalized version of what’s known as The Romance of the Century. ( Photo: FX ) Should You Watch “Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?” Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, metaphorically, of course. I have read the books about America’s prince and did a... Voices 19 Feb 2026 | 10:07
Rebecca Seawright, who chairs the Assembly committee on Aging, is pushing to expand rent freeze protections for seniors and people with disabilities and wants to lift the eligibility cap from its current level of $50,000 annual income to $75,000 annual income. ( Photo: Office of Rebecca Seawright ) Seawright: Expand Rent Freeze Protections for Seniors and People with Disabilities As Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Aging, I am dedicated to fighting for the dignity and security of our... Voices 09 Feb 2026 | 03:12
Dr. Paul McConnell says tooth decay is the most chronic disease affecting kids in the United States and he offers some helpful tips on how to foster good dental care for kids. ( Photo: UnitedHealthcare) Tips for New York Families to Support Children’s Dental Health Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being.... Voices 13 Feb 2026 | 04:27
