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The rousing music of Bill Turner and The Blue Smoke Rock and Roll Band lifted spirits and drew animated crowds to the 27th National Night Out Against Crime, which was held on the evening of August 3rd at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on East 47th Street.
Founded 28 years ago, this national event is held in states and communities across the United States on the first Tuesday night in August. Over 37.6 million people in 15,000 communi-ties were estimated to participate this year.
Jay Litwin, President of the 17th Precinct Community Council, sponsor of the event, opened the evening and an-nounced that crime was down 90% since 1984, when the event was first held, and violent crime was down 74% since 1990.
Various agencies of the City staffed tables and provided
information on crime and how to prevent it, fire safety, sanita- continued on page 3
17th PRECINCT and SAC—COMMUNITY PARTNERS
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
Ever been a little afraid to walk into a police station? You know the feeling—if you don’t watch yourself, they might get you!
But walk into SAC’s police precinct, the 17th, and be wel-
comed by Deputy Inspector, Ted Berntsen and Detective Frank Bogucki and it is like the sun greeting a new day. What a comfort-ing feeling to know that these extremely likeable professionals are watching over our neighborhood!
The 17th Precinct
covers the area from 30th Street to 59th Street, and is bounded by the East River and Lexington Avenue, except between 34th and 40th , where the area extends to Madi-son Avenue. There is a large diplomatic community within that area, including the United Nations, 64 foreign consulates, 82 foreign government offices and 165 Missions to the UN..
With the opening of the 65th Session of the UN General As-sembly on September 21st, Commanding Officer Berntsen led a task force responsible for coordinating security. As scores of heads of state descended upon the city, an additional 5,000 officers were brought in from other precincts to supplement the 175-200 full time officers of the 17th . During that week, the US Mission to the UN rededicated its renovated building, with President Obama on hand for the ceremonies. This too, demanded the atten-tion of the 17th. In addition, Detective Bogucki, the precinct’s community affairs officer, continued on page 3
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Inspector Berntsen and Deputy Chief Ruben Beltran at the 27th Annual Night Out Against
Stephanie Moroff and 17th Precinct Youth Explorers, Amanda Torres, Kim-berly Roman, Danielle Muliero, and Ashley E. Davis. The Explorers are girls, 14 to 19, who volunteer in community service within the 17th Precinct.
Dear SAC Members, Friends, and Neighbors: We regret to announce that SAC’s de-voted and long-time Executive Vice President, Abby Sorman, is taking a medical leave of absence for the next few months. We wish her a speedy recovery. As for ongoing issues and projects, The Board supported Assemblywoman Joan L. Millman’s Addendum S99-hr to As-sembly Bill No. A11288 concerning the hours of operation of rooftop and back-yard bars that serve alcohol in large cities. We look forward to its passage and en-forcement. We also endorsed a CB6 reso-lution calling for the preservation of the historic Bellevue Psych Building as a medically related facility. At our monthly board meeting on Sep-tember 16th, Assemblyman Jonathan Bing, fresh from his 84% win in the de-mocratic primary, the largest of anyone running for State office, updated us on many issues of concern, including: 1) The NYC’s Department of Design & Construction (DDC) routing of the sec-ond (alternate) water-main distribution line from Shaft 33B to the Third Avenue
Water Tunnel has yet to be announced. Assemblyman Bing encouraged us to keep adding to the over 1,000 petitions we have collected opposing the southbound routing (59th to 56th Streets on First Avenue, then West to the Third Avenue Water Tunnel); 2) The dangerous conditions at the 57th/First Avenue intersection are improved by more efficient traffic police, delayed crossing time, as well as the green turn signals. We still look to improve on the pedestrian cross-ing signals; 3) He spoke on status of the Select Bus Service, other Turtle Bay bus routes that have been restored, the new bus shelters, and said he is working to include cameras along the route; 4) He updated us on the noisy bar issues, noted above. Thanks to a very generous grant spon-sored by Assemblyman Bing and ear-marked for capital expenditures, SAC is sponsoring attractive new trash receptacles on First Avenue and on Sutton Place. The remainder of the Bing grant money is to purchase bumper guards to protect our trees and tree-fences from traffic damage on the street side. We hope to have these in place by the end of the year. Our next regular Board Meeting is sched-uled for Thursday, October 14th at 6:30 PM
on the rooftop of Plaza 400. All are in-vited. Finally, we are working to ensure that our October 21st Gala will be a fun-packed evening. Save the date! —Sincerely, Flo Kelly
2010 SAC MEMBERSHIP FORM
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Address Apt.
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Mail tax-deductable check to: SAC, 60 Sutton Place South, New York, NY 10022
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EXECUTIVE LETTER
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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, Florence Kelly Exec. Vice President, Abby Sorman
Secretary, Alan Rosenbloom Treasurer, Heather Barlow
SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - JOIN SAC
Jay Litwin and Deputy Inspector Ted Berntsen of the 17th Precinct present an award to Flo and Abby, recognizing SAC for it’s support of the New York City Police Department.
Estelle Ballinger Lenore Barton
Mary Clare Bergin Muriel La Croix Briand
Corinne C. Capolino James Friedman
Peter Gross Faith Grossman
Gail Haft Irene Halligan
Josselyne Herman-Saccio Anita Horowitz
Jane Kalmus Gracia Kelly
Jennifer Krinsky Arlette Laurent
Edward Lehman Sondra Lipton-Sahlman
Christopher Malfa Mark Mascheroni Jacqueline Paprin
Doris Santora Dieter Seelig
Arthur Sellner Frederick Specht Marilyn Stoddard
Patricia Veneziano Donald Warner
also had the challenge of managing the crowds that the UN opening always attracts.
For the SAC area, where crime
is relatively low, a large amount of the 17th’s time is spent on traffic control and safety. “89,000 vehi-cles daily cross the Queensborough Bridge into the city and down Sec-ond Avenue, and that same number crosses back over the bridge in the evening. Keeping the traffic moving smoothly and safely is a big part of our job in the Sutton Area,” Commander Berntsen said. “Compare that to the 47,000 vehicles entering the city through the Midtown Tunnel and you have an idea of the magni-tude of the job.”
Another problem within the SAC area is the theft of
women’s bags from restaurants and bars. An undercover pro-gram run by the Precinct positions a female officer with a bag over the back of her chair in a bar or restaurant. If a thief at-tempts to steal the bag, he will be apprehended by an officer, who is observing the situation from a distance.
Both Commanding Officer Berntsen and Detective Bogucki
encourage the participation of all members of the community to become a partner with the 17th to help reduce crime and to im-prove the quality of life in our neighborhood. One way, this can be done is by attending monthly meetings of the 17th Precinct Community Council that are held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Sutton Place Synagogue, 225 East 51st Street.
Editor’s note: As we went to press, we learned that Deputy
Inspector Berntsen was transferred to the 13th precinct, and Captain John B. Hart now commands the 17th.
National Night Out Against Crime continued from page 1
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tion and recycling guidelines. Lt. John Errico, of the Bureau of Training for Fire Safety Education had a table with useful documentation on Fire Safety; his department covers 18 Pre-cincts in the NYC area. The police department was on hand with police cars, an undercover taxi and other vehicles for viewing, and they gladly explained each of them to all of the curious children who were allowed to inspect them closely.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Police Department,
Ruben Beltran read a Proclamation from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg citing the event. Others speaking were Deputy Inspector Ted Berntsen commanding officer of the 17th Pre-cinct, US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NYS Assemblyman Brian Cavenaugh of the 74th District and City Councilman Daniel Gorodnick.
Throughout the evening guests
lined up for the delicious complimen-tary BBQ catered by Outback Steak House. This annual event is both a useful and charming tradition with lots of information, lots of fun for families with children and a generous buffet. It brings together SAC’s im-mediate neighbors in a very convivial atmosphere—giving all who were there a sense of community partner-ship. The amount of time and rele-vant information given by the 17th precinct is impressive as well as their endeavors to keep the neighborhoods safe. The Council serves not only SAC, but also the communities of Beekman, Mid-town East, Murray Hill, Tudor City and Turtle Bay.
Special thanks are due Millie Margiotta, 17th Precinct
Community Council Vice President, who has been coordinat-ing the event for 27 years.
- Abby Sorman & Estelle Ballinger
Meryl Brodsky, Jay Litwin & Millie Margiotta, President & VP, 17th Pct. Community Council Board, Jeannie Sakol, and Marilyn Stoddard enjoy the festivities at the 27th National Night Out Against Crime.
Detective Frank Bogucki 17th Pct.
Our Neighborhood Police Department continued from page 1
Mounted Officer Richard Callahan & Protector.
POLICE STATS GO HERE, HOPEFULLY
CAROLYN B. MALONEY Congresswoman, 14th District
1651 Third Avenue, NYC 10128 (212) 860-0606
JONATHAN BING State Assemblyman
360 East 57th Street, NYC 10022 (212) 605-0937
LIZ KRUEGER State Senator, 26th District
211 East 43rd Street, NYC 10017 (212) 490-9535
SCOTT STRINGER Manhattan Borough President
1 Centre Street-19th Floor, NYC 10007 (212) 669-8300 www.mbpo.org
JESSICA LAPPIN City Councilwoman
330 E. 63rd Street-Suite 1K, NYC 10065 (212) 980-1808, Fax (212) 980-1828
DET. FRANK BOGUCKI Community Affairs, 17th Precinct 167 East 51st Street, NYC 10022
(212) 826-3228 [email protected]
COMMUNITY BOARD 6 Mark Thompson, Chair
(212) 319-3750 Meeting 2nd Wednesday each month Except July & August, 7pm at NYU
Medical Center 550 First Avenue (30-31 Street)
17th PRECINCT COMMUNITY
COUNCIL Jay A. Litwin, President
6pm at Sutton Place Synagogue 225 East 51st Street
Meeting last Tuesday each month Except July, August & December
SUTTON AREA IMPORTANT COMMUNITY LISTINGS
and trained in Berlin, Dieter brings con-siderable skill and knowledge to his job. He is an indefatigable worker, whose credo is that hard work is intrinsic to a valued way of life. The Seelig Family all espouse the same work ethic. His son owns Fin-nerty’s a popular bar in the Union Square area, and his daughter is an assistant pro-ducer at ESPN. Helen Seelig, wife and mother, has been involved in our national census taking, a program under the aegis of the Department of Commerce. Of Greek heritage, Helen has family interests
In his pictorial treatise to Sutton Place, Christopher Gray added the subti-tle, “an Uncommon Community by the River.” Since the early 1850’s, the Sut-ton area has been evolving into an “uncommon” neighborhood in the diver-sity of both its residents and their dwell-ings. At its earliest times, 57th Street was lined with row houses for working people, which gave way to elegant town houses, high end rental buildings, coops and con-dos. Another type of accommodation has paralleled this evolving growth. At 415-417 East 57th Street, the Sutton Court, a residential hotel has been devel-oped. Owned by the Lefrak family as a traditional rental, the building was re-cently renovated for short-term occu-pancy. With a minimum required stay of seven days, most residents lease their tastefully furnished and well-appointed apartments monthly. The Sutton Court provides its guests with the services and amenities of an upscale hotel. These in-clude a 24-hour doorman/concierge, a beautifully appointed lobby, a landscaped courtyard and a state-of-the art fitness room. People from all over the world avail themselves of these accommodations for a variety of reasons. Some have family or are themselves in need of medical treat-ment at one of our nearby hospitals. Oth-ers are housed by corporations that are offering New York City based training programs to their employees. Some are waiting for completion of repairs to their own apartments. These are only a few examples of the attraction of a short-term residential hotel rental in the Sutton area. Dieter Seelig, the building manager, is a tireless exponent of his recently re-designed and re-decorated facility. No newcomer to our neighborhood, Dieter has maintained an apartment on 52nd Street for the past forty years. Despite having travelled worldwide in fulfillment of professional commitments, he consid-ers New York to be his home and, in his words, “the best city in the world.” Born
in olive groves in Greece. Periodically, she visits the groves to harvest the olives and have them transported to New York, where they are pressed into olive oil. She then sells the olive oil at an east side and at a west side farmers’ market. It is apparent that both Helen and Dieter Seelig contribute to the resources of our neighborhood. Indeed, it is not merely bricks and real estate, it is the people who have made Sutton Area a unique, dynamic, “uncommon” place to live.
- Jacqueline Paprin
OUR UNCOMMON NEIGHBORHOOD
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After a very successful partnership for the Easter Egg Hunt, Karen Pedrosa, Center Manager of the City of New York Parks East 54th Street Recreation Center, invited SAC to cosponsor a Book Swap on June 15th. Marilyn Stoddard, Special Events Chair and Corinne Capolino, SAC Board member, assisted with categorizing books in prepa-ration for the event while many SAC members and their neighbors donated and/or swapped books. The event represented another milestone achieved in Marilyn Stoddard’s plan to raise awareness of and implement SAC’s mission to sponsor, organ-ize and participate in programs of interest to our community. —Corinne C. Capolino
The Sutton Area Community News Bulletin, published by Sutton Area Community Inc.
Edward Lehman, Jacqueline Paprin, Arlette Laurent, Editors Rodney Shannon, Production
Contributors: Estelle Ballinger, Mary Clare Bergin, Corinne C. Capolino, Muriel La Croix Briand, Bernard Dworkin, Gail Haft, Faith Grossman, Florence Kelly, Jennifer Krinsky, Sondra Lipton- Sahlman, Abby Sorman, Marilyn Stoddard and Fred Specht
General Manager Dieter Seelig in the Courtyard of The Sutton Court Hotel
Partnering with the Parks Department
The Sutton Court Lobby
One Bedroom Suite
amenities for a maximum of 8 people. All proceeds from the evening will f u r t h e r SAC’s mis-sion: Main-tenance of the Quality of Life, Safety, and Beautification in the community. We encourage everyone to submit valuable auction contribu-tions, by calling Sondra Lipton-Sahlman, Chair Silent Auction (212) 688-0577 or [email protected]. Marilyn Stoddard, Chair of Special Events is available to an-swers questions regarding this event (212) 759-4974 or [email protected].
SAC Members $125/person, $225/couple Non-Members $150/person, $250/couple
(Non-members, join SAC, pay the member price.) - Marilyn Stoddard
SAC GALA AND SILENT AUCTION RETURN TO THE RIVER CLUB
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Do not miss a minute of this magical night at this historical and prestigious private club right in our neighborhood. The River Club, founded in 1930, reflects a warm and welcoming ambiance. Mingle with members of your community, public officials and enjoy cocktails, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and sophisticated music by Barrett Taylor. To add to the enjoyment of the evening, there will be a Silent Auction featuring merchandise from local merchants, gift certifi-cates from Manhattan restaurants, fine wines and spirits, arts and entertainment packages, and other tasteful, valuable and fashion-able items. There will be a Raffle and an auction for a week’s stay at a fabulous Tuscan farmhouse, Casa Skala. Located in Camaiore, Italy, Casa Skala is a restored four bed-room farmhouse which sits between the sandy beaches of Versilia and the medieval walled city of Lucca, at the foot of the Apuan Alps. A $5,000 value, this rental includes a pool and all modern
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 6:30PM TO 9:00PM
Restored Tuscan Farmhouse to Highlight Silent Auction!
Casa Skala
Through July 2010, Manhattan market sales showed a 3% increase in average price (to $1,456,239) and a 1% increase in average price per square foot (to $1,200) over the same period of 2009. Meanwhile, cooperative sales showed a 4% increase in average price (to $1,124,865) and an average price per square foot increase of 4% (to$969). A comparison of cooperative sales in Sutton versus Midtown East (including Sutton) from January through July, 2010, versus the same period in 2009, shows the following: YTD 7/31/2010 YTD ’10 vs. YTD ‘09 Midtown East Sutton Midtown East Sutton Avg. Sales Price $948,797 $1,194,115 14% 11% Price/Sq Ft. $834 $873 9% 12% While the actual cooperative average sales price and price per square foot numbers for January through July 2010 show that Sut-ton is below the average price per square foot level of Manhattan (which is weighted up by sales on Park, Fifth Avenue and Central Park West), Sutton does command significantly higher prices than the broader Midtown East sub market. Sutton is a key value driver in the Midtown East sub market and is significantly improving from 2009 market conditions alongside the Manhattan residential real estate market. Data prepared by the Corcoran Group and reported by Fred Specht, Corcoran VP.
SUTTON AREA REAL ESTATE 2010 SALES FIGURES
ANTIQUES/CARPETS NEWELL ART GALLERIES 425 E. 53rd Street, 212-758-1970 Six enormous floors of decorative antiques. Frequented by individuals, designers, and the entertainment industry. [email protected] PHILIP COLLECK, LTD. 311 East 58th Street, 212-486-7600 Specializing in fine 18th and early 19th century English Furniture and works of art, we are located in a pre-Civil War landmark house, just east of 2nd Ave. Visit our collection of William & Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency furniture, with an emphasis on lighting, chinoiserie, mirrors and screens ROYALE GALLERIES, INC. 318 East 59th Street, 212-308-0200 We buy and sell fine antiques and ob-jects d’art. Estate and 19th Century masterpieces and painting. Email: [email protected] Website: www.royalegalleries.com TORKAN U.S.A., INC. 296 5th Avenue - 3rd Floor 212-779-9247 Magical selection of imported, func-tional and decorative carpets to fit every lifestyle, area and taste. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.torkanusa.com ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BERGIN INTERIORS, INC. 404 E. 55th Street, Suite 1A, 212-838-9112 Designer of interiors/exteriors residential, corporate and institutional clients and home staging services. Creativity with personal attention. Member ASID. PETER MARINO, ARCHITECT 150 East 58th Street, 212-753-5526 An award winning, international architecture firm well known for its prestigious residential and retail design projects. petermarinoarchitect.com
BANKS
CITIBANK 1044 First Avenue, 212-753-1223 “Servicing our community” JP MORGANCHASE 994 First Avenue, 212-888-7250 “The right relationship is everything”
M&T BANK 401 East 55th Street, 212-888-9660 “Understanding what’s important” CAPITAL ONE BANK 1034 Second Avenue, 212-486-4159 “Right Where You Need Us”
CLOTHING & JEWELRY MYRA DESIGNS 952 First Avenue, 212-207-4346 Beautiful clothing, reasonable prices. Copies of designers, sample sales and custom made. LANDSBERG JEWELERS (since 1948) 66 West 47th Street, 212-391-1980 132 S. Ridge Street, Rye, NY Tel. 914-510-8920 In business for 62 years on lively 47th Street, Landsberg Jewelers keeps a close watch on the ever-evolving indus-try, and on the cutting-edge of what’s current and new. Email: [email protected] Website: www.landsbergjewelers.com NY VINTAGE CLUB 1073 First Avenue (bet. 58th & 59th) 212-207-9007 With our passion for style and fashion, you will find in our collection both classic, timeless clothes from Haute Couture designers, and unique pieces that fit your best. Owner, Janetta Kar-dashian, doesn’t just sell her clients, she dresses them. www.nyvintageclub.com
DRY CLEANING EDDY’S LAUNDRY & CLEANERS 1067 First Avenue, 212-755-1430 Full service cleaners, done on premises. Same day service and free pick-up & delivery. MME. ELEANOR’S CLEANERS 944 First Avenue, 212-752-1300 French dry-cleaning and shirt launder-ing with attention to detail. Same day Service with plant on premises and offering expert tailoring. SPLENDID CLEANERS 409 East 55th Street, 212-838-3536 ROYAL SUTTON CLEANERS 1060 First Av. (Bet.57th & 58th St.), 212-755-1617 NYS-DEC certified. We are environmentally safe. Dry/organic cleaning. Fine garment care for downs, blankets, drapes, couches, leather and suede. Alterations avail-able. suttoncleaners.com
TOP DRY CLEANERS 1051 First Avenue, 212-486-9434 Full service cleaners and high quality tailoring.
FRAMING & ART *KEW GALLERY 336 East 56th Street, 212-688-5035 Gallery specializing in fine art and Picture framing. Special preview Exhibitions & shows. 10% discount.
GIFT SHOPS EXTRAORDINARY, INC. 247 East 57th Street, 212-223-9151 For the person who has everything and wants that affordable treasure or special gift other stores won’t have. Owner-designer.
HAIR, NAIL, FACE & SPA SALONS
EAGLE COSMETICS, INC. 971 First Avenue, 212-838-1700, voice 212-838-0061, fax “Best prices for all your household needs.” Free Delivery SKIN MAGIC LTD. 333 East 56th Street-Suite 10N 212-751-SKIN (7546) These serious skin care treatments for the demanding and privacy seeking patients have been in our neighborhood since 1992. Marita Hanson is known for her Post Facial Surgery Rcovery care (NYT 10/05). She also offers unique Anti-Aging treatments. www.skinmagicltd.com TINA’S HAIR SALON 995 First Avenue, 212-753-3012 Full service salon for women and men.
HEALTH RELATED SERVICES CLAIRMONT NICHOLS 1016 First Avenue, 212-758-2346 Opticians since 1885. Zeiss Certified Vision Experts. DR. JOHN S. RODMAN 435 East 57th Street, 212-752-3043 INTERNAL MEDCINE
DR. MICHAEL M. WOLFF Sutton Place Chiropractic 300 East 57th Street, 212-688-3704 Specializing in: Applied kinesiology, Sports injuries and family care. Help-ing people reach their optimum health potential since 1982. EAST RIVER WOMEN’S IMAGING 430 East 59th Street, 212-288-1575 Comprehensive women’s imaging center, providing digital mammogra-phy, MRI, ultrasound, and multi-modality breast biopsy www.eastriverimaging.com HAND THERAPY 300 East 57th Street, (212) 371-2996 Anita Simons— OTR.CHT.PLLC Orthopaedic Rehabilitaion and Splintering Orthopaedic Center. NEW WELLNESS CENTER 141 East 55th Street-Suite 2C 212-355-5136 Dr. Edmund Shockey Are you looking for a more natural approach-not more drugs and surgery-for joint pain, weight increase, sleeping problems, digestive issues or hormonal changes? Call for free consultation and complimentary massage. All major insurance accepted RICHARD PITZ, DMD 400 East 54th Street, 212-838-1666 SUTTON PLACE DENTAL ASSOCIATES 433 East 56th Street-Suite 1D M-F 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm Tel. 212-688-6163, Fax 212-583-1150 Dr. Shahpari Nazeri, ([email protected]) Prosthetic & implants. Dr. Michael Reshad ([email protected]) Periodontics & implant surgery. SPDA offers full dental services for adults and children. SUTTON PLACE DERMATOLOGY, P.C. 445 East 58th Street, 212-838-0270 SUTTON PLACE PHYSICAL THERAPY 333 East 56th Street, 212-317-1600 Provides excellence in care to help patients achieve their highest level of function as quickly as possible
DIRECTORY OF SAC MERCHANTS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Please support these merchants who have chosen to become part of our organization. *Asterisks denote where discounts or extras are extended to SAC members.
You must present your current membership card to exercise these discounts.
HOTELS
SUTTON COURT HOTEL RESI-DENCES 417 East 57th Street 212 935-3300 Luxuriously furnished suites available for short term rentals. Superior views. Fully outfitted kitchens, king size beds, internet, wireless telephone and 42” TV’s in all apartments. Fitness center on premises. Maid and laundry service available. 24 hour doorman. www.suttoncourt.com. Dieter Seelig, General Manager
INSURANCE/INVESTMENTS GRIMALDI & ASSOCIATES- BARBARA GRIMALDI 227 East 56th Street-Suite 401 212-759-3920,voice 212-759-3923,fax We don’t just do Auto’s and Home’s! We are a full financial firm. Give us a call for “all” of your needs. Protecting the present, future and beyond. [email protected]
PETS EAST SIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Keith Manning 321 East 52nd Street, 212-751-5176 Eastside Animal Hospital is a full-service, state-of-the-art, small animal facility that encompasses examinations, vaccinations, major and minor medical conditions, surgery, dental health, ultra-sounds, in-house lab tests for immediate evaluations, boarding and grooming. Call for an appointment. REME’S OGGI PETS 999 First Avenue, 212-838-2250 Pet grooming and accessories. PRECIOUS PETS 1195 First Avenue, 212-486-5100 Offering the finest quality daycare for small to medium dogs and the highest quality grooming in a safe and clean environment for over five years. We invite you to our Summer’s End Sale
PHARMACIES *CORBY CHEMISTS 988 First Avenue, 212-755-6632 Full service pharmacy, 10% discount on prescriptions, cosmetics and surgical supplies (except sale items). POLLACK BAILEY PHARMACY 405 East 57th Street, 212-355-6094, 212-755-4244 M-F 8:30-8:30, Sat. 9:30-7:00. An old fashioned drug Store with a 100 years of experience. Full attention given to all needs and requests. Free delivery.
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT RESOURCES INC. 340 East 57th Street, Ste. 1A phone 212-421-5614 fax 212-644-0809 Expertise equals excellence. With more than two decades of experience in providing furnished accommodations, be it long or short term, we are able to say you will not find a better furnished housing source than Apartment Re-sources. www.aptresources.com. THE CORCORAN GROUP Exceptional Real Estate 660 Madison Avenue, 212-848-0487 Fred Specht, Vice President and SAC member since 1980. [email protected]
RESTAURANTS
BISTRO VENDÔME
405 East 58th Street, 212-935-9100 Classic French cuisine in an elegant tri-level townhouse. Open for lunch, brunch and dinner. Come and enjoy our outdoor terrace. CAFÉ JOUL 1070 First Avenue (bet 58th & 59th St.) 212-759-3131 DEUX AMIS 356 East 51st Street (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) 212-230-1117—French Cuisine DUNKIN’ DONUTS 1024 First Avenue, 212-223-1177 Serving coffee, bagels, espresso, lattes, cappuccino, breakfast sandwiches, and other baked goods including 52 varie-ties of donuts. ETHOS 905 First Avenue, 212-888-4066 “A new addition to the neighborhood.” Authentic Greek cuisine and a great ambiance. See for yourself! FIORINI 209 East 56th Street, 212-308-0830 Elegant Italian Trattoria is back in the neighborhood. Lello Arpaia (formerly Bellini) presents a traditional Neopolitan menu, moderately priced and a wonderful dining experience. IL VALENTINO RESTAURANT 330 East 56th Street, 212-355-0001 A pleasant neighborhood Italian restau-rant. A good place for a conversation. Live Music. Home delivery available online ([email protected]). [email protected] JIMBO’S HAMBURGER PLACE 991 First Avenue, 212-355-6120 THE best hidden jewel in the city! Great, juicy burgers and NYC’s best egg cream (vanilla). jimboshamburgerplace.com
JUBILEE 347 East 54th Street, 212-888-3569 A Sutton Place favorite for the past 16 years. Jubilee brings elegance to casual dining in a quaint and vibrant atmos-phere. Famous for serving a large variety of mussels; specialties include bronzini, sea scallops, steak frites and French cuisine essentials such as steak tartare, escargots and profiteroles. Available for private parties. LE PERIGORD 405 East 52nd Street., 212-755-6244 Classic fine French cuisine. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. Private room for parties. An elegant, romantic set-ting. MADISON RESTAURANT 965 First Avenue, 212-421-0948 Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. We deliver. NEARY’S RESTAURANT 358 East 57th Street, 212-751-1434 Irish pub offering its famous lamb chops, steaks, seafood and a hearty welcome to all. *PANDA RESTAURANT 987 First Avenue, 212-752-8822 Dim sum, moo shoo pork, Peking duck and more! 10% discount for dinners of $50 or more. PARNELL’S RESTAURANT 350 East 53rd Street, 212-753-1761 Wholesome food in a cozy relaxed setting. Generous portions and wel-coming ambience. RAFFAELE RISTORANTE 1055 First Ave, @ 57th Street, 212-750-3232 An intimate ristorante for Southern Italian favorites. The clean, sun-inspired cuisine of Naples has become their trademark taste. Serving lunch and dinner. Banquet room also avail-able. ROSA MEXICANA RESTAURANT 1063 First Avenue, 212-753-7407 Serving authentic regional and traditional Mexican cuisine. Dinner nightly. Catering available. SOFRITO 400 East 57th Street, 212-754-5999 Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, the Caribbean atmosphere and fantastic service. Hot! Sophisticated! Sabroso! Catering and special events. Mi casa, tu casa. sofritony.com SUTTON CAFÉ RESTAURANT 1026-28 First Avenue, 212-421-9184/9861/9862 A nice little diner hidden away on First Avenue. Tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner “It’s great to eat in this place!” Delivery available.
UNCORKED WINE BAR 322 East 59th Street (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 212-646-8365 The coziest wine bar in NYC! Phe-nomenal cheeses and seasonal bites. 32 varieties of wines by the glass and 40 by the bottle. Inquire about doing a private party or corporate event.
SCHOOLS GARDEN HOUSE SCHOOL OF NY 40 Sutton Place, 212-421-3282 A preschool for children ages 2-6 years old located in a professionally refur-bished site. The school is associated with Garden House School in London England, and incorporates the philoso-phy of both the British and American educational systems. K U M O N - M I D T O W N E A S T SCHOOL 962 First Avenue, 212-702-8769 Pre-School to High School! Kumon-Midtown East offers math and reading programs for students of all ages and ALL ABILITIES. Whether for reme-dial or enrichment, this individualized program is the secret to unlocking your child’s hidden potential. Stop in today! Director - Tamra Newlin. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE 340 East 54th Street, 212-688-3779, fax 212-906-9051 Training institution for professional Theatre Acts (Acting). Offers a two-year, full-time day program for young adults (18 years and up; avg. age 23). Also offers six-week summer session full-time day program in June & July.
SPECIAL SERVICES ELITE SHOE REPAIR 971 First Avenue, 212-759-9266 WE ARE THE BEST!
SPECIALTY FOOD & CATERERS
BU-IK HONG DELITERIA 1061 Second Avenue, 212-371-9944 Deli sandwiches, flowers, fruit, salads and groceries. Open 24 hours. Deliv-ery anywhere in the neighborhood. CALL CUISINE CATERERS 1032 First Avenue, 212-752-7070 Exquisite gourmet meals-to-go. Full service catering for all occasions - intimate dinners, weddings, embassy/corporate affairs. IDEAL CHEESE SHOP 942 First Avenue, 212-688-7579
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NICOLA’S 997 First Avenue, 212-753-9575 Serving specialty foods with attitude since 1976. Out of town toll free: 888-5NICOLA (888-564-2652) [email protected] PISACANE FISH & SEAFOOD 940 First Avenue, 212-752-7560 Full line of fresh fish and seafood daily. Homemade soups, salads, sauces and fishcakes. Free delivery. SIMCHICK MEATS, INC. 944 First Avenue, 212-888-2299 Fresh, custom cuts and hard to find meats. Providing the community with top quality meat and poultry. Free delivery
MERCHANTS DIRECTORY SUPERMARKETS
D’AGOSTINO SUPERMARKETS 966 First Avenue, 212-319-4870 1031 First Avenue, 212-486-0340 Family - owned, full service grocery/household products. Choice fresh meats, poultry, seafood and produce. Delivery available. THE FOOD EMPORIUM FINE FOODS 401 East 59th Street at BridgeMarket Tel. 212-752-5836, Fax. 212-752-5897 Taste the World. Free delivery for online orders only ($50 minimum). www.thefoodemporium.com
SAC NEWS BULLETIN SAC (Sutton Area Community) Inc. 60 Sutton Place South New York, NY 10022 (212) 838-9770 Email: [email protected]
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID New York, NY Permit No. 963
WINES & SPIRITS *SUTTON WINE SHOP 403 East 57th Street, 212-755-6626 An international selection of over 1,200 wines and spirits. Free weekly wine tasting and monthly sales. Personalized service and party plan-ning. Gift wrapping, gift baskets and gift delivery. Open 7 days a week. Free delivery. Special discounts to SAC members. Join and save.
WORSHIP
THE EAST 55TH STREET CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE 308 East 55th Street Tel. 212-752-1200, Fax. 212-355-0893 Email: [email protected] Website: www.e55consyn.org
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Reception Manhattan Art & Antique Center 1050 Second Avenue
Wednesday, October 13th
5 – 8PM
SAC Gala and Silent Auction
Thursday, October 21st
6:30 – 9:00PM
Hanukkah Lighting Sunday, December 5th 57th St. & Sutton Place
4:00PM
Christmas Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 7th 57th St. & Sutton Place
6:30PM
