Brad Hoylman-Sigal: New Borough President
Newly elected Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, formerly our state senator in Albany, now takes on the representation of the entire borough.
Category: Characters of the Village
Jeannine Kiely, District and Community Leader-Problem-Solver Extraordinaire!
In a November 23, 2025 City & State NY article, Celia Bernhardt wrote that Assemblymember Deborah Glick (District 66, who is not running again) is backing local District Leader Jeannine Kiely to fill her seat saying that Kiely has “not just the intelligence but the experience and commitment and the knowledge of the neighborhood” needed to take over the job. District Leader Arthur Schwartz also supports Kiely, “She’s wonderful–a community-oriented, activist-to-her-bones person.”
Patricia Laraia, Community Advocate
Since Patricia joined the Community Board 2 (CB2) in 2017, her presence has been felt. I (Brian) have worked with Patricia on CB2 since 2018, and appreciate her dedication and friendly cooperation with everyone. She has done so much for the community, we wanted you to get to know about her.
Andrew Berman, Preservationist and Activist
Anyone living or working in lower Manhattan has probably heard of Andrew Berman. He has been the face and voice of historic preservation in Greenwich Village and beyond since 2002, when he became executive director of the Village Preservation organization.
Harvey Epstein, Political Activist Lawyer
Harvey Epstein has been an active member of our community for many years. Because he is running as the Democratic nominee for City Council District 2 and because of his record in the state legislature, we thought our readers would like to get to know him better.
Tracy Feiertag
Tracy Feiertag is the Vice President of Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hospital. We received permission to provide copies of Village View to all the hospital’s waiting rooms and emergency department. We asked Feiertag to share more of her connection with the West Village.
Michael Zweig, Professor and Organizer for Social Justice
Michael Zweig wrote an article in the June 2025 Village View entitled Beacons Shine the Light. Every Thursday at 7 pm he stands with fellow “beacons” in the Shine the Light initiative, holding up signs about economic and social justice while building a community of resistance to the array of fascist initiatives growing in this country.
Meet Margaret Ladd and Lyle Kessler – Actress/Playwright Team
Village View reporters met Margaret Ladd and Lyle Kessler at their lovely Greenwich Village co-op apartment, filled with family art and keepsakes. For a couple in the entertainment world, they have managed to find a home for themselves, and they tell us about their journey here, and how they are giving back to the community.
Jaana Rehnstrom, M.D., Women’s Rights Advocate
I grew up in Finland and studied medicine at the University of Helsinki. From an early age, I’ve been passionate about human rights—something that really took root during my student years when I joined the Finnish section of Amnesty International.
Ayo Harrington – Community Activist
We met Ayo Harrington in the Orchard Alley Garden on East Fourth Street, a pleasant, well-cared-for oasis in the old Lower East Side (now East Village) neighborhood.
- A Tail of Two Rescues
Beth, who works at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital’s front desk, recommended we write about this family which has two rescue dogs with unusual stories. Thank you Greenwich Village Animal Hospital!