Category: Characters of the Village

Frank Collerius – Jefferson Market Library Manager

We wanted to thank the New York Public Library with an interview, so we tracked down the manager, Frank Collerius, at the Jefferson Market Library branch located in the magnificent former courthouse built in 1874-1877 at West 10th Street and Sixth Avenue.

The Bernstein Boys of Westbeth

We like making movies together. We like to go to Hudson Hound with our family friends, the Gropper and Rogers family, on Friday evenings, and we go to Sofia’s Bagels on Sunday mornings.

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.

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  • Autumn Safety Tips for your Pets
    There’s nothing like the crisp, cool air and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. But fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, there are important safety issues to consider to keep your pet safe, happy and healthy during the autumn months.

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