The Spirit

Nov 4, 2024 | westsidespirit.com

Two churches on the UWS are among 15 in the state who will getting getting a little help in their historic restoration projects after the New York Landmarks Con...

Apr 29, 2024 | westsidespirit.com | Michael Oreskes

Contested elections are rare at the city’s community boards. But Samir Lavingia, interim chair of Community Board Five, appears to be headed for one. Lavingia was thrust into the role of chair of Community Board Five by a series of surprise resignations, an event made more controversial because his day job is as campaign coordinator for Open New York, registered in Albany as a lobbyist for building more housing.

Apr 24, 2024 | westsidespirit.com | Michael Oreskes

Contested elections are rare at the city’s community boards. But Samir Lavingia, interim chair of Community Board Five, appears to be headed for one. Lavingia was thrust into the role of chair of Community Board Five by a series of surprise resignations, an event made more controversial because his day job is as campaign coordinator for Open New York, registered in Albany as a lobbyist for building more housing.

Apr 1, 2024 | westsidespirit.com

“It’s easier to say who wasn’t there than who was,” said Vlada Von Shats of the notable names that have visited her restaurant, Russian Samovar. “Tony Bennett, ...

Mar 25, 2024 | westsidespirit.com

Daniel Ohebshalom is currently serving a 60-day jail sentence on Rikers Island after turning himself in to New York City authorities on March 21. That’s nearly ...