14 Gay Street Reveals History
Community protests erupted when news that the City Department of Buildingsand the Landmarks Preservation Commission had allowed the developer to do illegal construction at 14 Gay Street.
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A new generation of antisemitism we thought was behind us
Holocaust survivors I grew up with never thought could happen again–not in the United States, home to millions of immigrants from all nations, haven for Jews hounded from their native lands.
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Central Park’s Eurasian Eagle Owl, Flaco
If you haven’t heard, Flaco is a Eurasian Eagle Owl, a resident of the Central Park Zoo, whose aviary was vandalized on the chilly evening of Thursday, February 2nd. After a lifetime living at the zoo, he escaped into the wide, wide wonderland of Central Park.
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Hell’s Kitchen Pilot Program Puts Trash in Big Containers
On West 45th Street metal bins for household waste and recyclables have been placed in the street, along the curbs, with the goal of clearing the sidewalks and detering rats.
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Confessions of the World’s Third Oldest Profession
Confessions of the World’s Third Oldest Profession BOOK Review By Christina Zawadiwsky Whether...
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KinderVans on Parade
Group of pre-school children, free to walk with their teachers, stopped to admire a bodega’s cat on Greenwich Street near Christopher Street.
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Yousef the Crossing Guard
Yousef Salama is out there even on the coldest days, all day from 8 am to 3:15 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
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Doris Diether, Cat Lover
Doris’ life was largely devoted to preserving the special character of her Village, the architecture, the streets, the parks, the people, animals and birds.
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Cars That Look Like Shoes—Redux
Cars That Look Like Shoes—Redux SCENE FROM THE STREET Text and photo by Brian J Pape, AIA Last...
Read MoreDefund, But Do It Right
Defund, But Do It Right OPINION By Alec Pruchnicki, MD Recently, the Progressive Caucus of the New York City Council was ripped apart because of a demand that all members sign a pledge to decrease funding for the police and...
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Police Reform: Far More than “Training” and “Accountability” are Needed
Police Reform: Far More than “Training” and “Accountability” are Needed By Peter Mancuso On...
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H&H Fruits and Grocery
H&H Fruits and Grocery Best Deal in the Village H&H Fruits and Grocery, nestled on the...
Read MoreArtists who Care, regarding Tiles for America and 9/11 memorial corner
To those who do not know me well, I am the director of Artists Who Care (AWC). My organization has been leading the campaign to return all tiles illegally taken by Dusty Berke.
Read MoreA Native’s View
A Native’s View Dear Editor: Let there be no doubt about it. Greenwich Village is a unique place in this dysfunctional world. It has always stood apart—and been quietly envied. If “individualism” ever had a...
Read More14th Street busway
In your last issue you published two letters on the subject of the 14th St. Busway, one of them from me.
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America at 250
- Autumn Safety Tips for your Pets
There’s nothing like the crisp, cool air and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. But fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, there are important safety issues to consider to keep your pet safe, happy and healthy during the autumn months.