For the moment, I am thinking of how the country will deal with the agony of the present.
Tag: New York University
LEONARD QUART: Musing
In fact, the wing keeps on shifting some of its paintings, which gives museumgoers a chance to see pieces of the immense collection that the Met has been warehousing for years.
Robert Fuster Sr., 75, of Lenox
In 1992, he founded the Berkshire Humane Society in response to the decision of the MSPCA to close its Berkshire County shelter operation.
Shakespeare & Co. dedicates season to one of its founders, Dennis Krausnick, actor, playwright, director, teacher, poet
Krausnick’s vision for developing a great Shakespeare theatre in the Berkshires was rooted in his dedication to training actors.
If voters approve a new Monument Mountain Regional High School, students seek input in its design
Led by senior Lucy Doren, about 20 Monument students created a survey to distribute to fellow students, broke up into small groups and began imagining a design crafted around a core schedule, natural lighting, an enclosed courtyard, break-out spaces and more space for the school’s growing career and vocational technical education program.
Bits & Bytes: ‘The Constitution Under Stress’; classical piano concerts; ‘Time Poetry’ at 250 Long Pond; ‘Pippin’ at BCC; Dewey Hall gala
Pianist YeeJin Yuk will present two concerts featuring the work of Debussy, Ravel, Faure, Chopin and Dutilleux.
Next Steps forms broad consensus on future of MMRHS but delays recommendation to school committee
“From where I’m standing, it’s clear that we don’t have enough information. One of the worries everyone has is the community is going to be split on this.” –Monument Next Steps member Joshua Shapiro
Alan Chartock: Dear Doctor…
OK, I might be grasping at straws, but the polls are all showing that the people of the state want the [Amazon] deal consummated and my bet is … they might get it.
Charley’s Fund raises awareness for local teen and others with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
As the founding members of Team Monument reach the tail end of their respective college application journeys, one thing remains clear: Monument students are passionate about rallying around their friend and classmate.
Robert Comeau, 85, of Lenox, Bermuda and Greenwich, Conn.
Robert worked many years on Wall Street before starting his own business. He lived a full life and was a resident of Greenwich, Bermuda and Lenox.
Great Barrington town manager a finalist for similar post in Adams
The Adams town administrator search is being conducted by Community Paradigm Associates, the same firm that is leading the search for Tabakin’s successor in Great Barrington. Paradigm principal Bernie Lynch did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Promising to take it ‘to new heights,’ California private equity firm acquires Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
“We do well in e-commerce but the important thing now is the retail environment is changing and e-commerce is becoming so terribly important. We really need a lot of expertise in that area.”
— Jane Iredale
Leonard Quart: Three New York memories
I wanted to leave my parochial Bronx and take greater risks, care less about a secure future, and act out some of the wilder dreams I harbored.
Dennis Krausnick, 76, of Stockbridge, founding member of Shakespeare & Company
In his 25 years of leading Shakespeare & Company’s renowned Center for Actor Training, Dennis mentored and taught more than 5,000 actors and students from across the country and around the world. His legacy of innovative actor training methods, quick wit, spirit of generosity and depth of thought will be carried on through the artists, teachers and students with whom he collaborated.
Irving Kronenberg, 84, of Stockbridge
He was a pioneer in elder and hospice services; he created adult day-care programs and co-founded the Hospice of Rhode Island in the 1970s.
LEONARD QUART: Bryant Park, an urban oasis
I often stopped there for a latte from one of its kiosks, or just sat there either reading the Times or observing people before class.
Smoke Signals from the Swamp: The Son-in-Law
With all the talk about the varied skills of Corey Lewandoski, Paul Manafort and Steve Bannon, who took turns steering the Trump campaign, many were surprised by the title of the Nov. 22, 2016, Forbes article: “How Jared Kushner Won Trump the White House.”
Jean Furcht, 87, of Mount Washington
Wherever Jean lived, she volunteered her time at her children’s schools and community organizations. Dear to Jean’s heart was helping organize the “behind the scenes” set-up, clean-up, and general workings of the annual Mount Washington church fair.
Elaine S. Gunn, 86, of Great Barrington, educator and active church member
Elaine went to NYU, completed her education at North Adams State and became a teacher. She taught third grade at Bryant Elementary School in Great Barrington. She went back to school and earned her M.Ed. at North Adams State.
Richard J. Cappadona, 75, of Sheffield
Richard Cappadona worked for over 50 years as an electrician and wiring inspector in Brooklyn and for Cappadona Electric in Berkshire County.
Stanley Marcus, 90, of Becket, artist and sculptor
Stanley Marcus worked tirelessly in his studio creating sculptures made from welded and cast aluminum, often incorporating ceramics, glass and musical instruments into his pieces. His work can be found in galleries around the country as well as in private collections.
Bernard Daves Rossell, 95, of Great Barrington
Daves Rossell graduated from Williams College with a B.A., having majored in German literature, and later, after computers were in widespread use, earned an M.B.A. from New York University, specializing in systems administration.
LEONARD QUART: City of flux
One wants to see some of the grit and buildings on the Bowery preserved. The street had a distinctive personality, and an aesthetic of its own.
Robert L. Markovits, 78, of Stockbridge, world-renowned philatelist
Bob was an active participant in political debate in Stockbridge. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Berkshire South Community Center.
Ernest Schnesel, 84
He was recently honored by Fairview Hospital and was an integral part of the building of Priscilla’s House at Construct.
David Donald Siegel, 82, law professor, expert in New York civil procedure
At Albany Law, he created a scholarship fund for Law Review students, which has provided financial support for 126 students to date. David was a revered mentor to scores of students and lawyers, as well as family members and friends.