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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

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

October 11, 2012

Appeals Court Backs National Arts Club's Ouster of Aldon James

The New York appeals court reversed a ruling nixing the National Arts Club's expulsion of Aldon James.

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

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 14, 2011

Aldon James Owes National Arts Club $3M, Lawsuit Says

Aldon James owes the National Arts Club millions, according to a countersuit the club filed Wednesday.

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 31, 2011

National Arts Club Board Declines Judge's Offer to End Legal War

The National Arts Club's board opted to pass on a deal offered last week by a Manhattan Supreme Court that would have put an end to the litigation with former president O. Aldon James in exchange for letting him keep his apartment and potentially run for president again.

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 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

September 23, 2011

National Arts Club Fires Back at Aldon James

New National Arts Club president Dianne Bernhard hit back against O. Aldon James' pledge to take back the venerable Gramercy Park institution he's accused of running into the ground.