There are several definitions of labels. A label can be a noun or a verb. A noun would be a word or phrase that describes a person, group, or thing. A verb would mean to affix a label to, to make with a label, or describe by a label.
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On Tuesday night, September 12, city officials revealed their new plan for a proposed affordable housing development on city-owned land at 388 Hudson Street at Clarkson Street. Shockingly, in spite of feedback from the public to the contrary, they revealed plans for a tall, setback tower, rising far above all surrounding buildings
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Recent news reports in YIMBY, Dezeen and the New York Review of Architecture have announced that the stainless-steel mirrored ‘bean’ sculpture by the British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor, located at the base of 56 Leonard Street, has finally been completed. I visited the sculpture and found the completion to be greatly exaggerated.
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Crises create inflection points in our city – and we can choose the path forward. If we successfully meet the moments, there is an opportunity to address not only the immediate need, but the conditions that brought us to that point. In moments of heightened stakes, heightened emotions, and heightened need, however, there is great risk of doing additional, lasting harm.
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West Harlem residents say new shared trash bins are an ‘ugly’ sight on historic block. Are they...
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Village Preservation has been leading an effort to save and seek landmark designation for the original Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 229-31 West 14th Street, which the NY Archdiocese relegated for sale earlier this year.
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On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the St. Veronica’s held its last official services. Parishioners were expected to attend Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Bernard’s on West 14th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues (which is now for sale).
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For a man that to many people needs no introduction, we present Philip Mortillaro, proprietor of the Greenwich Locksmith Shop at 56 Seventh Avenue South. The smallest free-standing building in Manhattan is the proud location of one of the oldest continuous businesses in Manhattan.
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The summer is over — but that doesn’t mean the community served by these parks should forget about them or what they symbolize. This is a story about two of the most underappreciated parks in Greenwich Village.
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Someone once said to me, “Isn’t bird watching boring? I’m from the school of ‘If you’ve seen one bird, you’ve seen them all’.” Frankly, I suggest that person find another school.
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To understand where Waverly Place came from is to explore historic maps and records. Many other streets have a little more of a basis to begin with.
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The Armstrong Center opened on July 6, 2023 with the exhibit Here To Stay. It tells the story of Louis Armstrong’s five-decade career as an innovative musician, rigorous archivist, consummate collaborator and community builder.
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Was it the Holocaust’s unspeakable destructive effect on Jews or simply guilt, denial and shame? No matter, the family story I have learned is quite extraordinary. Mazel Tov!
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People have been honored in Greenwich Village with co-naming of streets or places for them. Look for the special green signs below the regular street signs.
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