Susan Damplo is the strongest District 1 candidate for City Council. She has local, state, and federal experience that will serve her well in addressing District 1 residents' needs. Susan has the best command of the issues. You can trust Susan to do everything humanly possible to make life better for District 1 citizens. She will work tirelessly to build consensus and unify the community. Join Susan at her virtual town hall called “What Should We Do About NYC’s Homeless Crisis?” on Thursday, May 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT with former UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston. Sign up here to take part: https://bit.ly/3eWWzrC — Vanessa Burdick on The Candidates 2021: Susan Damplo for CD1

i started baking and making decorative cakes, after i read one of her cookbooks about 21 years ago! the book had a similar biographical story in it. i really wanted to be her apprentice or intern. at the time i didn't have the guts to knock on her door. i did manage to maneuver an invite to a meet & greet or some tribeca event where Sylvia was honored. i got to talk to her, ask for an apprenticeship, and show her photos of my cakes. she is lovely, and i wish i had the chance to learn from her back in the day! you are lucky to have interviewed her. she is a legend. — susi on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

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Native, totally agree, Clown act has to be over, Street crime, Subway Crime, Homeless and Homeless hotels in residential areas are all out of control. we need a serious approach to solving these issues ASAP, Deblasio has been Rip VanWinkle over the last 8 years, Time to wake upNYC! — S on In the News: Mayoral candidate arrested in protest

I agree with TK, Pier A is a gorgeous, relaxing spot with outstanding water views, one of my favorite places to unwind. I was really looking forward to the reopening of the restaurant and the plans to make it a busy tourist hub make me sad. — I.M. on In the News: Rolling in Ring Dings

Pamela join " Downtown for Safer Streets" on Facebook. We are fighting the homeless hotels in FIDI and all over downtown NY! The mayor did it under our noses! These criminal Mentally ill move in we are going to be like midtown and Chelsea !! — Native on The Candidates 2021: Eric Adams for mayor

Sasha, I agree 100 percent!!! — Native on The Candidates 2021: Eric Adams for mayor

what lovely article and fitting tribute. i was fortunate enough to collaborate on at least one cake with her-during the shut down of Superstorm Sandy, we had no electricity down town- which meant none of us could operate. i was using space in the kitchen of my friends from CxRA in queens to make and finish my own orders, when I got this request from the VP of CxRA: we need someone to complete a Sylvia Weinstock cake for an event at the Museum of Natural History. Sylvia's studio was closed. i said, sure- send me the drawings. Sylvia was told that her design wuuld be executed by a professional. she asked: who? when told I would be doing the work, she apparently said "great, she knows what to do" i executed the design exactly as drawn. The Client was happy, CxRA was happy, Sylvia was happy and I was happy-- a win/win/win/win — madeline Lanciani on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

Great inspiring story of a strong and talented women! We love her at A-Uno-tribeca where she buys some of her stylish outfits! — Ruth Byers on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

I absolutely love this. At one time I was involved in one of the early residential conversions on Church and Franklin Streets, what became the Franklin Tower. And sometimes the baking fragrances from Sylvia's loft would waft over our building, the old Corn Exchange Bank, and put everyone in a delightful trance. — Bruce Ehrmann on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

^^^what he said ^^^ — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on In the News: Mayoral candidate arrested in protest

My worry is historic district upzoning and a Soho homeless shelter for 200 men (that required no community board review). — Pamela on The Candidates 2021: Eric Adams for mayor

There can never be too many Mexican restaurants in a neighborhood. Welcome Roberto and godspeed! — Frank E. on Fonda coming to former Savida / Blaue Gans space

Congrats to Gail! These are beautiful! Met Gail in south BPC while birding last year - she was very nice. — Claudine Williams on Seen & Heard: Egrets at Western Union

Donovan is a joke. I will be watching. Whoever is for Law & Order for our city and communities , not criminals has my vote. Cops can be trained and accountable and we don't need to defund them. Homeless Hotels and assaults and lawlessness has taken over our beautiful city. That is may main issue and I hope everyone else who lives here. We should not be looking over our backs as we walk the streets or take the subway to see if someone will hit us over the head. If we get the same as this clown in office we are done! Our city will never come back. — Native on In the News: Mayoral candidate arrested in protest

No greater joy than having Ben and Sylvia as neighbors. To their delight, once long ago she had my twin girls up to "help her out" with the baking and gave them cookies and cake as reward. Her cakes maybe be museum worthy but the secret I want to know is how she always manages to glow brighter and become more youthful the older she gets. Thanks for the wonderful article. — LF on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

Megu does not make you old. Obeca Li would date you. — Chris on Buddha Bar looks to be (finally) on its way

Hopefully it will not be like it was back on little west 12 street per the new “rules” it lays out. — j. on Buddha Bar looks to be (finally) on its way

The Placard abusers are also the enforcers. Therefore no action. — perry Rothenberg on The Candidates 2021: Eric Adams for mayor

Wonderful article!! How special to have had a wedding cake designed by Sylvia Weinstock. A real work of art! I relate to her story about her mother who wasn't a good cook. It took my mother-in-law to teach me how to prepare an excellent meal and being an artist food presentation was was almost as important. — Toni on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

Ughh! Not good news for the people living on Thomas & Duane Sts. Their 12th St location had numerous neighborhood complaints about this nightclub and a small street like Thomas is no place to open a bridge & tunnel club. I suspect the only locals who will be happy are those with weekend homes that don't live between Church & W. Bdwy on Thomas or northern Duane. — K on Buddha Bar looks to be (finally) on its way

Pier A was a great place to grab drinks, sit and be on the water; it will be disappointing to have the entire area and all of the waterside access and seating completely closed off for the security lines. Yes it would be better to have the barriers for the line moved but they are not going away...just moved and the tent - probably smaller but something like it will still remain. — TK on In the News: Rolling in Ring Dings

Wonderful article. Thanks for inspiring Sylvia! — matt dee on Second Acts: Sylvia Weinstock, the city’s premier wedding cake designer

Speaking of mayors... There’s a Democratic Mayoral Forum at 8pm on channel PIX11 tonight. And, NYTimes had a video of the peaceful protest to start the day of honoring George Floyd on Canal (with Shaun Donovan). The helicopter apocalypse began at 815am. — j. on In the News: Mayoral candidate arrested in protest

There will not be a city if crime is not under control Start throwing people in jail for burning and looting No Bail Would you open a small business in NYC - No This is the only issue Going to work sleepy on subway and you can be stabbed yo death? No Bring back Ray Kelly bring back Law and order Ps I’m a liberal born and bread ny jew — Sasha on The Candidates 2021: Eric Adams for mayor