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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

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 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.

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 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

September 20, 2011

Aldon James Vows to Take Back National Arts Club

O. Aldon James, former president of the National Arts Club, won a reprieve from a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge on Tuesday, delaying hearings on his possible eviction.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 09, 2011

National Arts Club Kicks Off Season Amid Ongoing Controversies

The launch of the 113th season of the National Arts Club went off without a hitch.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 06, 2011

National Arts Club Letter Chronicles Aldon James' Departure

In an 1,800-word letter, the new National Arts Club president divulges details about the ongoing controversy involving former president O. Aldon James, who filed a lawsuit against the NAC last week.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 31, 2011

O. Aldon James Files Lawsuit Against the National Arts Club

The former president of the arts organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the NAC from evicting him, his twin brother and a family friend.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 21, 2011

Ex-President Accused of Using National Arts Club as Personal Piggy Bank

An internal report commissioned by the NAC board substantiated many of the allegations about Aldon James.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 16, 2011

National Arts Club to Decide President Aldon James' Future

The board votes for president Thursday, deciding whether to keep embattled Aldon James.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

February 15, 2011

Brother of National Arts Club President Gives Cabbie $1000 Reward

John James rewarded a cabbie for returning $100K worth of jewelry and photos.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

January 27, 2011

National Arts Club President Waves Off Claims of Hoarding, Below-Market Rents

National Arts Club's board is expected to have a showdown over the club's finances.