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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.

Chelsea

April 15, 2013

Charity Slammed for 'Sweetheart Deal' With For-Profit AIDS Walk Organizer

A private company, MZA Events, brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees and bonuses.

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.

Jamaica

August 27, 2012

Queens State Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

State Sen. Shirley Huntley turned herself in at a Long Island courthouse Monday morning.

West Harlem

June 25, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash Pledges 500 Summer Jobs

The troubled West Harlem Local Development Corporation said it will fund 500 jobs.

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.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 29, 2012

Inwood Drug Kingpin Taken Down in Interstate Bust, Authorities Say

Alleged Inwood drug kingpin Anthony Lugo was arrested for heading up an interstate drug ring. 

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 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 & 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.

Harlem

September 01, 2011

East Harlem Garage Employee Charged With Faking Car Inspections

An employee at 1995 First Avenue Station Inc. was one of four people charged with faking over 7,000 vehicle inspections.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 12, 2011

National Arts Club Apartments Spark Debate

As the National Arts Club board renovates apartments stashed away by former prez O. Aldon James, members want a say on the new renters.

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.