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Murray Hill 2009 2009 A publication of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association Murray Hill No. 3 …to continue to make Murray Hill a highly desirable place to live, work and visit. Life Autumn Faces of Murray Hill Jill Starishevsky: Prosecutor, Parent and Children’s Book Author by Ravelle Brickman This is the first in a series of profiles of people who live on would not be believed, did not tell their parents. They kept the Hill. Future articles will focus on local artists, musicians, quiet, allowing the abuse to continue. merchants, teachers, actors, gardeners and the like. Send Five years later, while on maternity leave, Jill began to re- your suggestions for future profiles to Murray Hill Life at search the subject. She learned that there were many books [email protected] aimed at adults, but none for small children. “Pedophiles When Ted and Jill were getting away with the most horrible crimes, all under Starishevsky left the the cloak of secrecy!” The way to stop the abuse, she decid- maternity ward of NYU- ed, was to teach the children to report untoward advances, Langone Medical Center knowing that their parents would be proud. five years ago, there was The result is a small no question about how book that packs a huge they would get home. punch. Written for ages As residents of Murray 3-up, the rhyming text Hill, they simply walked is illustrated by Sara down the tree-lined Muller and contains tips streets, carrying their for parents and teach- newborn baby and ers. Copies are available greeting the neighbors wherever books are sold. along the way. Although the fam- Jill Starishevsky “Everyone stopped us ily has outgrown their to offer congratulations one-bedroom apart- on Allison’s arrival,” said Jill, still marveling that this could ment, they hope to happen within view of the Empire State Building. She and remain in Murray Hill. Ted, both Assistant District Attorneys, had moved to Mur- Ted is treasurer of their ray Hill the year they were married, in 2002. Allison was co-op, and he and Jill are active in the community. Some of born in 2004 and Rebecca followed in 2006. their favorite activities include taking the children to play at Today, the family is a fixture in the neighborhood as St. Vartan’s Park, visiting the Children’s Arboretum at Rusk well as on the national book circuit, where Jill’s first book, Institute and dining out at the many family-friendly restau- My Body Belongs to Me, released this month, has already rants that line the streets of Murray Hill. received many favorable reviews. “All we need is a larger apartment,” Jill said with a laugh. The idea for the book began eight years ago, when Jill was She and Ted are now looking for a 2-bedroom co-op or working on child abuse cases in the Sex Crimes Bureau at condo so that they can settle down for good in the neigh- the Bronx D.A.’s office. Interviewing young victims, she was borhood they call home. shocked to find that most of these children, fearing that they Ravelle Brickman is a freelance business writer who teaches at NYU. Traffic Snarl on Park Avenue? Your Opinion, Please What are your thoughts on the DOT’s decision to close the added vehicular traffic on Park Avenue has raised noise, southbound lane of the Park Avenue Tunnel and its effect safety and quality-of-life concerns. Ellen Propp, who pres- on traffic in Murray Hill? Your neighbors want to know. ently represents the interests of MHNA on the Community Roy Strickland and Abby Bergman have been tireless in urging the DOT to reverse its decision, claiming that the Continued on page 15 From the President’s Desk Murray Hill Diane Bartow The opening of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association 2009–2010 session this month will be significant since we will celebrate the 50th e anniversary of what began life as the Murray Hill Committee in 1960. if Special events are being planned in 2010. A publicationL of the At the Annual Meeting, which will be held on September 24, starting Murray Hill Neighborhood at 7:00 pm, we will continue our “city” education for members. This year Association we will feature the City Council, with our three council members. Yes, Board of Trustees we have three City Council members—Speaker Christine Quinn, Dan President: Diane Bartow Vice Presidents: Joelle Anderson, Ed Curtin, Garodnick and Rosie Mendez—and all of them will explain how the Shirley Mac Leod, Marion Weingarten council works on what is going on in Murray Hill. You will be able to ask Treasurer: Barbara Sagan questions and get answers. Mark the date and join your neighbors at this Secretary: Debra Taylor very important meeting. Trustees Fred Arcaro, Horst Brakel, Ann Churchill, Look for your mailings or on the Murray Hill web site for informa- Yves Deflandre, John Dickerson, tion about this and additional coming events, such as the Preservation Jeanette Kellner, Enid Klass, and Design awards presentation in October. Charlotte Klein, Fredda Mantell, Barbara Miller-Gidaly, Maria Mireiter, I want to thank all the trustees and volunteers of the Murray Hill Burton Rubin, Claire Steffen, Alice Timothy, Neighborhood Association for their dedication to our mission: to con- Ann Usher tinue to make Murray Hill a highly desirable place to live. Honorary Trustees Robert Cohen, Irma Worrell Fisher, Paula Gilliam, All the committees continue to work hard on the issues facing Mur- Dick Golub, Ellen Propp, Helen Weber ray Hill, from greening to transportation and traffic. Volunteer for one Past Presidents of our many committees. Your voice could make a difference. If you like Ed Hochberg, Mark Tracten, Steve Weingrad gardening, join the Greening Committee. Interested in preservation is- Newsletter Staff sues? Join the Preservation and Design committee. Transportation give Editor: Susan B. Adams Co-editor: Joe W. Di Domenico you pause? Join the Quality of Life/Transportation/Traffic committee. Editorial Consultants: Charlotte Klein, Ellen Propp Enjoy planning events? We have that too! There really is something for Advertising: Ann Usher, Erlinda Nelson everyone, and everyone counts. Proofreaders: Charlotte Klein, Barbara Miller-Gidaly, Louise Weiss The most important thing you can do is to be a member and intro- Distribution: John Dickerson duce Association membership to a friend. Remember, there are no paid Design & Production positions. All dollars raised go back into the community. Every dollar! Joe W. Di Domenico See your membership dollars at work on flowers, ivy, trees, tree guards Printing and neighborhood gatherings. JM Offset 212-689-1617 I love Murray Hill because it has everything. On a recent mini vaca- Murray Hill Neighborhood Association tion, we visited the Morgan Library, toured a church, saw an exhibit at Post Office Box 1897 the CUNY Graduate Center, enjoyed a picnic lunch in Bryant Park (our New York, NY 10156-1897 backyard) and dinner at a terrific Murray Hill restaurant. Travel time 212-886-5867 was a breeze, no lines and just a wonderful, wonderful day! All this right Send Letters to the Editor or story ideas to [email protected] in our neighborhood. Try it: you will love it too! and please use the subject line See you at the Annual Meeting. Murray Hill Life. ric Murray to H is il H l l l Be sure to vote in the Primary and General Elections! T h n e o i M t a u i r c Your vote for our City Council Members and Mayor will help r o a s y s H A ill od Neighborho to ensure continuing support for the issues that affect Murray Hill. In this Issue… Arts, Culture & Leisure .................................................... 8–11 Collectors Club Puts Its Stamp on Philately ..........................12 From the President’s Desk ........................................................2 Volunteer Recognition Awards ..............................................13 News from MECA ....................................................................3 Meet The Reverend Peter Doghramji ....................................13 Members’ Corner .....................................................................4 A Clarion Call for Lord and Taylor.......................................14 Seventeenth Precinct Salutes Shirley Mac Leod ......................5 Thespians in the Nabe ............................................................17 Ballet in Three Courses ............................................................5 Local Merchants Receive Support Over Coffee and Bagels ...18 Tribute to Irene Peveri .............................................................6 CUNY Seeks Participants for Language Studies ...................19 No Rain Falls on Murray Hill’s Parade ...................................6 Greenmarket Reopens to the Sound of Music ......................20 Community Briefs ....................................................................7 2 Murray Hill Neighborhood Association 212-886-5867 News from MECA Manhattan East Community Association Fred Arcaro, President Nothing has changed on the development of the First Avenue Proper- Do not forget the MECA Street Fair on ties since the last newsletter. Given the economic situation, I do not see Labor Day on Lexington Avenue between any development for at least three years. Similarly, there is nothing new 34th Street and 42nd Street starting at to report on the lawsuit relating to Sheldon Solow, the developer of the 11:00 am. First Avenue Properties, and New York State’s Department of Environ- If you have not renewed your MECA mental Conservation in which he is entitled to $250 million in tax cred- membership, please do so. Please send its under the Brownfield Cleanup Program. Citibank’s lawsuit against your dues for MECA (payable to MECA) Mr. Solow, claiming he was in default on $85 million in loans tied to the to 415 East 37th Street, NYC 10016, or pay- First Avenue Properties, is still in the courts. able to Murray Hill Neighborhood Asso- There is also nothing to report on 5 Tudor City’s initiated Article ciation and mailed to Murray Hill Neigh- 78 against Mr. Solow, NYC Department of City Planning and the City borhood Association, PO Box 1897, New Council, claiming that they did not follow proper procedure in approv- York, NY 10156-1897.
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