The meetings began in 1943 in a German enclave in Manhattan. When the last member to experience life under Hitler died, the original purpose was gone. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Organizations, Societies and Clubs”
Marriages, Kids, Careers: For 44 Years, They’ve Been Talking It Out
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2025
Six women in their 70s, all married and all mothers and grandmothers, gather twice a month without fail. They credit their close-knit families to their longstanding friendships. Source: New York Times
Rutgers Fraternity Is Closed After Student Is Injured in Hazing Episode
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2025
The Alpha Sigma Phi national organization permanently shut down its Rutgers chapter after concluding that hazing had occurred when a student was critically hurt this month. Source: New York Times
Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2025
Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused of him belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night. Source: New York Times
Casa Cruz: $250,000 to Join this Private Playground
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2022
Casa Cruz, a London celebrity hangout, opens on the Upper East Side. Source: New York Times
How Jean Bell, a Track Coach, Spends Her Sundays
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
Jean Bell, the founder of Jeuness Track Club, an all-girls running team, stays active on the sidelines. Source: New York Times
Chinatown Civic Groups Seek Reinvention, With Neighborhood’s Future at Stake
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2022
The groups have held back gentrification in an area surrounded by development. The future of one of Manhattan’s few working-class neighborhoods is at stake. Source: New York Times
The Missing Hours: 7 Students on Losing a Year of After-School Activities
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2021
No football, no dance, no Y.M.C.A. Source: New York Times
Queens Republicans Under Fire for ‘Covid Conga Line’ Holiday Party
By Gotham Rex on December 22, 2020
Footage of revelers dancing without masks at a Republican club’s event has led to an investigation of the venue, a popular Italian restaurant. Source: New York Times
Young Republicans Stage Secret Gala, Ignoring Virus Concerns
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2020
At least 65 guests were expected at the New York group’s annual event, but its location was being kept secret because of fears of “violent left-wing attacks.” Source: New York Times
Hells Angels Accused in Brazen Killing of Leader of Rival Biker Gang
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2020
The execution was retribution for an earlier attack on the Hells Angels headquarters in the Bronx, a law enforcement official said. Source: New York Times