Cappone’s on Abingdon Square – OMG
I went into Cappone’s in early March after petitioning with a bunch of candidates at Abingdon Square. I hadn’t noticed it before. I walked in, looked at an amazing array of sandwiches, and ordered one.
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Year: 2026
500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as U.S. Turns 250
In Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.’s provocative America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, the Princeton professor and bestselling author probes our divided soul.
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500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as U.S. Turns 250
America was conceived in liberty and born in shackles. This is the “Great Contradiction” at the heart of our nation’s story.
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The Greatness and the Contradiction of the Declaration of Independence
America was conceived in liberty and born in shackles. This is the “Great Contradiction” at the heart of our nation’s story.
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Preserving the Spirit of the Village: The 2026 Village Preservation Awards
Proving that the Village remains more than charming and endangered architecture, Village Preservation hosted its annual awards ceremony June 10, honoring six community stalwarts for embodying the values that make our “nabe” legendary.
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Greenwich Village Honors Jimi Hendrix with West 8th Street Co-Naming
Greenwich Village has never been shy about claiming its literary and musical legends. On June 10, another legend was written into the landscape when a portion of West 8th Street was co-named Jimi Hendrix Way.
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Tribeca at 25: Four Films Worth Your Time
The Tribeca Festival recently concluded its 25th anniversary celebration. Founded in the aftermath of 9/11 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, it was a rallying call to restore some sense of normality to our downtown neighborhoods.
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277 Canal Street Giant Proposal
Recently, 277 Canal Street, at Broadway, has been presented by the owners and consultants in public hearings before the Community Board 2 (CB2) and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).
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Celebrating—and Maybe Rescuing—New York’s “Fabulous Fountains”
New York City’s fountains need more friends. I like to imagine that Stephanie Azzarone’s fascinating fount of fountain lore, Fabulous Fountains of New York, will open the floodgates of affection and attention.
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Frank Collerius – Jefferson Market Library Manager
We wanted to thank the New York Public Library with an interview, so we tracked down the manager, Frank Collerius, at the Jefferson Market Library branch located in the magnificent former courthouse built in 1874-1877 at West 10th Street and Sixth Avenue.
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Living at the Docks: A Real West Side Story
Sometimes we meet ‘real’ New Yorkers, born and raised here. Some have stories of ancestors who moved here to start their families. This is one such story of those living near the docks along the West Side of Manhattan, as told by Eric, who prefers to be anonymous.
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What Did I Miss This Week? Insanity!
The news of the world becomes more disturbing, shocking and, let’s be honest, downright odd with the passing of every numbing hour.
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A New Era Begins!
The first Congressmember that I remember interacting with was the Congressmember who represented Greenwich Village. Her district ran all the way up the West Side up to Columbia University where I was a student.
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Mamdani, Sanders-endorsed Candidates Win Big on Election Night
Still clad in a Knicks jersey from the championship parade earlier in the day, Mayor Zohran Mamdani told a roaring crowd in Brooklyn’s Kings Theater on June 18 that his election the previous November was just the beginning.
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Kindness Is Everywhere. Accessibility Isn’t.
As the ferry approached Bay Shore, dozens of passengers stood and crowded around the exit, wanting to be off the boat so they could be on their way to the city. I stayed in my seat, near the door. Since breaking my pelvis in April, I stand as little as possible. I planned to disembark when the rush was over.
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America at 250
- Driving With Your Pet
We were recently car shopping and were pleasantly surprised to see how pet friendly car companies have become. This led us to check information at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The Center for Pet Safety (CPS).