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Gramercy

April 15, 2013

Al Sharpton's National Action Network Names Aldon James 'Man of Vision'

The National Action Network awarded Aldon James for his "work in the community," the organization said.

Gramercy

February 26, 2013

Aldon James Sues Hardware Store for Changing National Arts Club Locks

James sued Warshaw Hardware for $10 million after it changed the locks to his apartments.

Gramercy

September 21, 2012

Aldon James Will Not Face Criminal Charges in National Arts Club Scandal

But James still faces a $2 million suit from the Attorney General's office.

Gramercy

July 27, 2012

National Arts Club's Dining Manager Fired in Latest Shakeup

Joseph Frappaolo, the National Arts Club’s long-time dining room manager, has been fired.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

March 26, 2012

Aldon James Supporters Want to Ban Board from Living in National Arts Club

Members who support former president Aldon James now want new rules at the National Arts Club.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

March 23, 2012

Judge Reverses National Arts Club Expulsion of Aldon James

Disqualifying the National Arts Club board's expulsion of Aldon James, a judge calls for an arbiter.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

February 16, 2012

Aldon James Expelled from National Arts Club and Apartments

The National Arts Club board voted Thursday to expel its former president O. Aldon James.

Manhattan

December 30, 2011

Manhattan's Top Newsmakers of 2011

People from Marcus Samuelsson to Aldon James made news in Manhattan's neighborhoods in 2011.

Manhattan

December 29, 2011

The Best Photos From 2011

DNAinfo has gathered some of the best photos from 2011, from Osama bin Laden's death to gay marriage.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

October 26, 2011

Legal Fees Mount as Eviction Battle Continues at National Arts Club

The National Arts Club has spent more than $500,000 in legal fees since the investigations began.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 17, 2011

National Arts Club Legal Battles Cost $500K So Far This Year

The legal battle between National Arts Club former president O. Aldon James and members of the new board looks destined to rage on after both sides indicated they're not backing down.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 30, 2011

Judge Temporarily Bars National Arts Club from Evicting Aldon James

A ruling from a Manhattan Supreme Court Justice on Thursday was a temporary victory for ousted National Arts Club President Aldon James.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 17, 2011

Embattled National Arts Club President Aldon James Ousted

Aldon James became the focus of two law enforcement probes for financial mismanagement, first reported by DNAinfo.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

March 04, 2011

Cabbie Finally Gets Award After Not Being Invited to National Arts Club Ceremony in His Honor

The National Arts Club forgot to invite him to the first ceremony. But the cab driver finally got his award on Friday.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

February 22, 2011

National Arts Club President Talks Trash, Threatens Board

Aldon James sent a letter to the National Arts Club board threatening members who questioned him.