By Kim Velsey 1/08 8:38pm

Feuds

The embattled building (Photo courtesy of the Forward).

Shul’s Out: Sixteenth Street Synagogue Praying It’s Staying

The stay of eviction that the Sixteenth Street Synagogue received at the eleventh hour, allowing it remain at 3 West 16th Street through the end of 2012, might have been a holiday miracle. But the holidays are over, and so it would seem, are the last vestiges of hope for the Orthodox congregation that has called the six-story building home for the last 67 years.

Acting supreme court justice Debra James has decided not to extend the stay of eviction that was granted on December 24, pending examination of the synagogue’s claim to 1/3 ownership of the building. The synagogue has been ordered to evacuate the premises immediately.

“It’s very upsetting, how can I tell you otherwise? I’ve been there since 1988. This is my only Jewish home,” synagogue president Richard McBee told The Observer. “This is a very vibrant synagogue, and the idea of that shutting down is just simply wrong.” Read More

By Stephen Duffy 1/12/12 3:28pm

Checking in

It won't be the same, will it? (PBS)

Because the Night Belongs to Chetrit: Patti Smith Still Playing Chelsea Hotel, Boos Be Damned

Patti Smith has come out in defense of her imminent gig at the Chelsea Hotel, releasing a statement that includes bullet points underlining her reasons for organizing this Thursday’s soirée. “My small performance for the tenants was my own idea.” She said, distancing herself from any collusion with the owners, “My hope is that we might have a nice evening and the opportunity to communicate directly.” Read More

By Foster Kamer 11/15/11 1:12pm

Occupy Wall Street

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Occupy Wall Street, Diaspora Day, 1PM Update: The Court Order Battle Rages On, Reporters Arrested, Marches Close In On Zuccotti

Earlier today, Occupy Wall Street obtained a court order from a Manhattan judge allowing them to re-occupy downtown’s Zuccotti Park after being forcefully evicted during last night’s violent NYPD raid clearing out the park. Despite having obtained a temporary court order against the city, the NYPD aren’t allowing the protesters back into the park, as more head over there now. Here’s what’s happening as the skirmish develops: Read More