Oliver Janney, a senior manager of the Image+Sound Field Production Department at CNN, was elected next president of the National Press Photographers Association at a special board meeting held July 9. He replaces Danielle Gatewood-Gill, who resigned the post. The emergency meeting was held as the NPPA faces fiscal woes: The organization recently revealed that it had laid off staff -- the executive director, the NPPA magazine editor, and an office staff member -- and asked its two lawyers to work pro bono while it attempted to work through financial shortfalls. During the meeting, several board members and an editor resigned in protest.

The third annual West Side Fest—this Friday, Saturday and Sunday—will offer three days of festivities, including free admissions, artmaking activities for all ages, music and performances, special indoor and outdoor programming, and much more. New Yorkers and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the vibrant, cultural village along the waterfront of Manhattan’s west side!  The complete schedule, with contact info/links is HERE The West Side Fest neighborhood in...