Dear SAC Members,Last evening at the Shadmoor restaurant, Sutton Area Community (SAC), held its annual Gala. The event was oversubscribed and an enjoyable time was had by all. SAC was especially pleased by the presence of Councilman Ben Kallos, who was the recipient of SAC's Annual Award for public service. Additionally, the awards for SAC's annual beautification contest were also given out. In short, SAC's tradition of celebrating the old and us seeing in the new with its Gala was maintained and indeed enhanced by a lovely evening.Sincerely,
Charles Coutinho
President
Sutton Area Community (SAC)At this time we at SAC would like to offer manifold thanks to the following merchant members and partners who have generously given awards certificates to our Beautification Honorees:
- Louie's Chicken
- Deux Amis Restaurant
- Greats of Crafts
- Sutton Place Physical Therapy: 5 Pilates & 5 Massages Certificates!
- TD Bank Gift Certificate and $75 in Merchandise!
Click here to see: SAC Gala 2021 Photo Slideshow. https://youtu.be/Go9kIfJcs8s
The 3rd of April for our annual Spring Egg Hunt!!
Our Merchants were READY!
SAC EGGS 2021!
In 2011, Betsy had a crazy idea to walk the entire original Manhattan Grid — from 1st Street to 155th Street. As she traversed the side streets from the East River to the Hudson, documenting her journey on her website (sideways.nyc), she had the amazing opportunity to meet the owners behind each of the small businesses. She listened to their stories and shared them on her site. The project took nearly six years to complete. At the beginning of the pandemic, Betsy made the decision to push through and self-publish Walking Manhattan Sideways - Side street businesses that have stood the test of time. The book celebrates many of the places that Betsy visited. Today, more than ever, these businesses need our love and support, as they are the true fabric of New York. You can purchase the book by clicking here. Speaking with Betsy, will be the owners of two of the wonderful businesses in our neighborhood that are featured in Walking Manhattan Sideways. Mark and Diana Jacoby: Longtime SAC members Diana & Mark Jacoby are dealers in fine 17th-18th & 19th century English furniture. Their business Philip Colleck, Ltd. was founded in NYC in 1938. They own and occupy the landmarked brick freestanding house with the white picket fence at 311 East 58th Street. An old photograph of the house is featured in Christopher Gray’s “Sutton Place, An Uncommon Community by the River.” Diana and Mark will discuss the history of their firm and some of their famous clients as well as the history of the house they lovingly restored. Jim Neary: Neary's has been a staple in the community, and beyond, since it first opened on East 57th Street on St. Patrick's day in 1967. The restaurant is embodied by its Irish founder whose compassion and famous "Jimmy Neary smile" has made it the kind of place where there are "no strangers." Jimmy will share some of his wonderful stories with everyone - all the amazing people he has met over the years - and discuss what this past year has been like since he had to temporarily close. 
In 2011, Betsy had a crazy idea to walk the entire original Manhattan Grid — from 1st Street to 155th Street. As she traversed the side streets from the East River to the Hudson, documenting her journey on her website (sideways.nyc), she had the amazing opportunity to meet the owners behind each of the small businesses. She listened to their stories and shared them on her site. The project took nearly six years to complete. At the beginning of the pandemic, Betsy made the decision to push through and self-publish Walking Manhattan Sideways - Side street businesses that have stood the test of time. The book celebrates many of the places that Betsy visited. Today, more than ever, these businesses need our love and support, as they are the true fabric of New York. You can purchase the book by clicking here. Speaking with Betsy, will be the owners of two of the wonderful businesses in our neighborhood that are featured in Walking Manhattan Sideways. Mark and Diana Jacoby: Longtime SAC members Diana & Mark Jacoby are dealers in fine 17th-18th & 19th century English furniture. Their business Philip Colleck, Ltd. was founded in NYC in 1938. They own and occupy the landmarked brick freestanding house with the white picket fence at 311 East 58th Street. An old photograph of the house is featured in Christopher Gray’s “Sutton Place, An Uncommon Community by the River.” Diana and Mark will discuss the history of their firm and some of their famous clients as well as the history of the house they lovingly restored. Jim Neary: Neary's has been a staple in the community, and beyond, since it first opened on East 57th Street on St. Patrick's day in 1967. The restaurant is embodied by its Irish founder whose compassion and famous "Jimmy Neary smile" has made it the kind of place where there are "no strangers." Jimmy will share some of his wonderful stories with everyone - all the amazing people he has met over the years - and discuss what this past year has been like since he had to temporarily close.
SAC Tree 2020
Sutton Place Social's September 2020
Saturdays Build the Block Meeting - An update
Dear SAC Members,On Saturday morning, notwithstanding the hot and sweltering weather, SAC in conjunction with the officers of our 17th precinct, had a remarkably largeturn-out of upwards of forty people who came to listen to Neighborhood Coordinating Officers Feeley and Postiglione provide an update as to crime conditionsin our neighborhood. Thankfully, they reported that as far as violent crime and robbery and such not are concerned, that the Sutton Place area is one of the safest, if notthe safest in New York City. As a sign of the justified high regard that the people of our area have for the NYPD, a round of applause was given both at the beginningand the end of the meeting. For more information about the event, see the below link from the new site, 'TAPINTO'. Charles Coutinho, Ph. D.PresidentSutton Area Community (SAC)
Dear SAC Members,
On Saturday morning, notwithstanding the hot and sweltering weather, SAC in conjunction with the officers of our 17th precinct, had a remarkably large
turn-out of upwards of forty people who came to listen to Neighborhood Coordinating Officers Feeley and Postiglione provide an update as to crime conditions
in our neighborhood. Thankfully, they reported that as far as violent crime and robbery and such not are concerned, that the Sutton Place area is one of the safest, if not
the safest in New York City. As a sign of the justified high regard that the people of our area have for the NYPD, a round of applause was given both at the beginning
and the end of the meeting. For more information about the event, see the below link from the new site, 'TAPINTO'.
Charles Coutinho, Ph. D.
President
Sutton Area Community (SAC)
Sutton Place Social's June 2020 Anniversary Edition
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