Forum raises questions, fears about NYCHA’s Section 8 plan
By Chris Lombardi
Colin Casey, aide to State Senator Tom Duane, looked out on the community room at Hudson Guild’s Elliott Center last Thursday with a rueful smile. Voices from all around the room sent out sharp questions about public housing: “Why let the handymen go? The caretakers go?” Finally he stood from his chair, and spoke slowly.

Four lives intersect, come to an end in Village
By Lincoln Anderson
Helping make Greenwich Village’s Sixth Precinct one of the city’s safest neighborhoods was a passionate calling for auxiliary officers Nicholas Pekearo and Yevgeniy “Eugene” Marshalik. They gave their lives last Wednesday trying to stop gunman David Garvin — who had already killed once that night — from killing more innocent people.

Mayor signs nightlife bills into law
By Albert Amateau
Mayor Bloomberg last week signed three bills into law introduced by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn in response to violent deaths last year involving nightlife venues.

Residents keep up the pressure on billboards
By Jefferson Siegel
Nearly 100 people gathered in front of the Gansevoort Hotel Wednesday night, blowing whistles, banging on drums and chanting “Take Them Down!” They returned to the Meatpacking District hotel to protest two large billboards on the hotel that, many say, are more suited for an interstate highway than the tranquil neighborhood.

Stringer holds landmark forum with preservationists
By Albert Amateau
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer last week brought together preservation advocates and leaders of the borough’s 12 community boards to talk about ways to enhance Manhattan’s architectural and cultural heritage.

Chelsea high school student seeks to bridge the digital divide
By Ariel Vered
Chelsea resident Margaret Baughman remembers reading a newspaper article on the so-called “digital divide” while a sophomore at Bronx High School of Science a couple of years ago.

Liquor Authority to hold hearing on Scores stripclub
By Albert Amateau
The State Liquor Authority will hold a March 28 hearing on its liquor license suspension of Scores West, the West Chelsea strip club at 536 W. 28th St.