Year: 2025

Village Verses December 2025

Village Verses, December 2025 LONG-AGO LOVER By Susan M. Silver December-decorated evening, Streets that revel in the gaudy. Beyond, a sacred orchid-sunset Slips into the horizon’s envelope, And a tale of winternight begins. Why...

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Losing the War Against Pirates, Copyrights and Trademarks

According to Ruth Vitale of CreativeFuture, “the film and television industry comprises 2.32 million U.S. workers and earns $229 billion a year. Of the 122,000 American businesses that make up this industry, 92% are small businesses that employ fewer than 10 people. The film industry produces a $15.3 billion trade surplus, more than each of the telecommunications, transportation, insurance, or health care sectors.”

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Open Up

A story in the New York Times was the inspiration for today’s lesson in good government. The Democrats and their causes had extraordinary results on November 4.

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Tunisia88: Transforming Youth Groups One Concert at a Time

On November 4, a remarkable group of young musicians from Tunisia – some of whom helped lead a grassroots movement that reached every public high school in their country – performed in Washington Square Park and at The Yale Club of New York as part of their first-ever U.S. tour. The performances featured original compositions, powerful cross-cultural collaborations, and a rare glimpse of what happens when young people are given the tools – and the trust – to lead.

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Patricia Laraia, Community Advocate

Since Patricia joined the Community Board 2 (CB2) in 2017, her presence has been felt. I (Brian) have worked with Patricia on CB2 since 2018, and appreciate her dedication and friendly cooperation with everyone. She has done so much for the community, we wanted you to get to know about her.

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A Cabinet of Curiosities—The Thrift Store at St. Luke’s

Connected to the St. Luke’s Cathedral at 487 Hudson Street is an underground thrift store, or as store manager Elana Steinberg puts it, “a cabinet of curiosities.” Just a few concrete steps downstairs and you are transported into a world of antiques, vintage clothing pieces, a variety of books, collections of vinyl, glass, silver and china dining sets, and memories of the past. Originally an old parish house, this magical shop has been transformed into the home of the beloved belongings of the West Village community.

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Village Pet Pages

  • A Tail of Two Rescues
    Beth, who works at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital’s front desk, recommended we write about this family which has two rescue dogs with unusual stories. Thank you Greenwich Village Animal Hospital!

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