Greenwich Village icon, the fabulous Victorian Gothic 1874 Jefferson Market Courthouse (now a NYC Public Library) needs re-lighting and applause!
We need to re-light the Bell Tower where hangs Ol’ Jeff, (1851,twice the size of the Liberty Bell)
(Some day: re-light the whole building, 2 sides of which face a large garden):
Our dream is to light the entire building, but we don’t know how far our funds would go. Aside from new beauty, we feel sure LED lighting would cut costs for the NYPL. But we need desperately need plans. Then NYPL appro
05/11/2023
for King Charles's Coronation, bells rang all over England:
"Ring for the King": Bell ringers prepare for coronation of King Charles III On Coronation Day for Britain's new king, bells in churches across the United Kingdom will be rung. Bell ringing is a tradition that dates back centuries. But a shortage of bell ringers meant an appeal was made for volunteers. Correspondent Seth Doane gets an earful as he checks out rehearsals for t...
10/20/2022
Len Cariou remembers Angela Lansbury A day after Angela Lansbury’s family announced her passing, Tony Award-winner Len Cariou joined PIX11 Morning News to talk about her legacy.
Roxanne Lowit on my mind & in my heart. A Village treasure:
Roxanne Lowit, Fashion Photographer With a Backstage View, Dies
04/18/2022
tintinnabulation of the bells
Forging traditions: Italian bell makers In the village of Agnone, in Southern Italy's Molise region, is a family business that has been operating since the 1300s. Correspondent Seth Doane visits on...
09/25/2021
She saved the Jefferson Market Library & helped our Bell to ring. May she inspire others to preserve our past.
Doris Diether, Guardian of Greenwich Village, Dies at 92 She challenged Robert Moses to preserve Washington Square Park and helped save Shakespeare in the Park. In the process, she became a zoning expert.
05/22/2021
A joyous creation on a special site. (Check out the RMS Carpathia)
A New $260 Million Park Floats on the Hudson. It’s a Charmer. Little Island, developed by Barry Diller, with an amphitheater and dramatic views, opens on Hudson River Park. Opponents battled it for years.
05/08/2021
I tremble for the Greenwich Village HISTORIC District; protections could fail:
How a $180 Million Parking Lot Could Change N.Y.C.’s Historic Character Will a skyscraper at the South Street Seaport set a precedent for development in historic districts?
04/28/2021
Oh, how the battles follow me. Our last bit of air & sky:
A Billion-Dollar Battle Over a Parking Lot at the Seaport For decades, development of a scruffy lot on the edge of the South Street historic district has divided residents. Now our critic supports a new plan.
04/10/2021
I love the history of this town! Pieces of our past:
The Indestructible Townhouse Over 211 years, the Dickey House in Lower Manhattan has survived everything New York City has thrown at it. Soon it will become part of a new home for Public School 150.
09/04/2020
The Cabaret community is a creative and happy place to be, no matter what❗️ Three cheers for the DUPLEX. Our oldest Cabaret has survived Covid-19 👏🏼 🎊 🎉
Determined to Salvage the Fall, Cabaret Plots Its (Outdoor, Online) Return Making performances more accessible to audiences is part of the mission. Presenting shows that reflect the moment is another.
04/09/2020
LET THE HEALING BEGIN ❤️
One World: Together At Home One World: Together At Home is special broadcast curated by Lady Gaga in support of healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis and the World Health Organization.