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Gramercy

May 17, 2013

National Arts Club Votes in New President

Rev. Tom Pike, former rector of the Calvary-St. George's Church, is the National Arts Club's president.

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.

Gramercy

May 02, 2012

Aldon James Forced to Watch National Arts Club Meeting on Basement TV

The former president of the National Arts Club watched Tuesday's board meeting from a basement.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

April 12, 2012

National Arts Club's Expulsion of Aldon James Stands Again, For Now

With an appeal pending, an appellate court issued a stay on a ruling that overturned Aldon James' ouster.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

April 03, 2012

Investigation into National Arts Club Nearing End, Board President Says

National Arts Club president Dianne Bernhard said an investigation is close to ending.

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

January 24, 2012

Aldon James Skips Hearing on National Arts Club Eviction

The National Arts Club began an eviction hearing Monday for Aldon James, but he was a no-show.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 16, 2012

Aldon James Believes he Will Be 'Validated' at National Arts Club Hearing

Aldon James told National Arts Club members he'll be "validated," as he gears up for the Jan. 23 hearing.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 07, 2011

Aldon James to Face National Arts Club's Board After Court Setback

O. Aldon James will face the National Arts Club board on Jan. 23 in a hearing debating his eviction.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 26, 2011

Judge Offers Deal to End National Arts Club's Legal Battle

The legal war between the National Arts Club and its former president O. Aldon James could end as soon as next week if both parties agree to terms set forth by a judge on Wednesday.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 26, 2011

Aldon James May Soon be Moving Out of the National Arts Club

O. Aldon James lost his presidency of the National Arts Club in June after 25 years. Now, he's losing his cheap apartment there.

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.