CHARAS (old PS 64) 605 E 9th St – plans for community use VOTE: Whereas, the former PS 64, also known as Charas-El Bohio, located at 605 E. 9th Street, is a beloved community building that has served the Lower East Side since it was built more than a hundred years ago; and Whereas, for […]
Wednesday, May 15th, 5pm, meet at 12th and A […]
Wednesday, May 15, 5pm – meet at P.S. 64 […]
The battle to reclaim old P.S. 64/ Charas for the East Village community continues. On Tuesday afternoon, the Landmarks Commission will vote on a series of changes to old P.S. 64/Charas/El Bohio. Approval from the LPC is required to move forward the owner’s plan for a 500-bed dormitory. We demand a better plan for old […]
The Department of Buildings is currently reviewing an application to convert former P.S. 64/ Charas into a 500-bed dormitory. The Cooper Union has entered into an agreement with the developer to take a portion of the building for student housing. We reject the proposal to use P.S 64 as a dorm. COMMUNITY USE – NOT DORMS […]
A representative from Kushner Companies is scheduled to address the CB3 housing committee on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30pm. Earlier this year, Kusher Companies purchased more than twenty East Village walk-up buildings from the infamous Ben Shaoul of Magnum Real Estate and Icon Realty. The acquisitions include 325 East 10th Street, which has been operating […]
Take your passion for the East Village to next level! Help us advocate for livability and small, independent businesses. Opportunities are available in Business Outreach and in Community Planning. The East Village Community Coalition works to recognize, support, and sustain the built and cultural character of the East Village. To apply, send your resume and […]
Tuesday, Feburary 26th, 11AM COURTROOM OF JUSTICE DONNA MILLS New York State Supreme Court, Civil Branch 111 Centre Street, Room 574 (a few blocks south of Canal St.) In pushing for the Sexton Plan, NYU and the City have argued that the four park strips on the superblocks are not parkland, and that the City […]
Thursday, January 31, 6:30pm – Meet at corner of Avenue D and East 6th Street […]
Wednesday, December 12th Shop Until Midnight – Help Local East Village Boutiques Survive Small businesses in the East Village were hit hard by Sandy. The effects linger. If sales don’t pick up, it is possible you’ll see some of your favorite small, indie boutiques forced to close shop. Let Midnight Wednesday inspire you to do […]
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