Who Owns New York? 3 New Documentaries
A compelling documentary, “The Vanishing City,”contains a startling quote from Mayor Michael Bloomberg: “If New York is a business it’s a high-end product, it isn’t Wal-Mart…It’s a luxury product. New York offers tremendous value, but only for those companies able to capitalize on it.” The statement stings like a slap in the face to tax-paying residents …
Op/Ed: Getting Gay Married is Good for the Economy—and the Neighborhood
Everyone understands that weddings are a billion dollar industry. With same-sex couples in the mix, and New York not requiring residency for same-sex marriages, we should definitely see a major boost in the local economy.
Jill Satterfield—Spiritual Radical
This month, I had the opportunity to meet renowned Vajra Yoga and Buddhist meditation teacher Jill Satterfield who recently moved to Williamsburg. We spoke about the yoga scene…
The Dedicated Swimmers of the Met Pool
There’s something about the Metropolitan Pool that attracts swimming talent. Maybe it’s the stunning pool with its skylit gabled ceiling. Or maybe it’s the neighborhood’s creative energy that generates good swimmers….
Judge Rules The City Council Was Not Duped
They want, they want, they want, and last month they got: New York State Supreme Court Judge Eileen A. Rakower dismissed a suit brought by a small group of Williamsburg locals to stop the CPCR project on two basic grounds.
Phil on Fire: WG Making a Difference and more
The freedom to write about anything and the encouragement from the editors at the WG News + Arts has been tremendous. It has helped get important issues into the major local dailies.
Building an Innovative Williamsburg Theater at The Brick
They just wanted a place where they could stage their own works; never did they imagine that just a few short years later, the Brick would play host to a multitude of festivals, award-winning plays, improv theater, and even late night burlesque shows.
