In 2013 EVCC began working with small business owners to promote and advocate for the small and independent businesses in the East Village. Using funding from AvenueNYC, a program of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, EVCC is working to develop a merchants association. A Steering Committee of […]
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Announcing the East Village Gift Guide!
The East Village Gift Guide presents 36 unique items found locally that make great gifts for this holiday season. These items are all from independently owned businesses throughout the neighborhood. Copies of the East Village Gift Guide are available in both digital or print formats. Digital copies of the guide are available for download. Visit one […]
Formula Retail Community Workshop: November 19th
EVCC invites you to voice your opinion about the current state of chain stores within the East Village. Join EVCC November 19th from 6pm-8pm at the Neighborhood Preservation Center, for a community workshop on Formula Retail. The workshop is open to all but space is limited. Please contact melanie@evccnyc.org or call 212-979-2344 if planning to […]
2013 EVCC Annual Party Recap
Tuesday October 22nd the East Village Community Coalition held their annual celebration and fundraiser at La Mama Art Space. The party featured Santo & Margaret Mollica as the 2013 Outstanding Pigeon honorees for their continued service and commitment to the East Village. At the event, we launched our newest campaign for Formula Retail Restriction. The […]
EVCC’s Annual Gala: Celebrate and Preserve our Neighborhood!
The East Village Community Coalition invites you for an evening of cocktails, entertainment and local fare at our annual fundraiser as we honor local achievements. October 22nd, 6pm La Mama, Ellen Stewart Theater Lobby 66 East 4th Street “Oustanding Pigeon” Awardees We honor Santo and Margaret Mollica of The Source Unltd, 2013 “Outstanding Pigeon” Awardees […]
Car-Free Days on Avenue A?
The EVCC has a proposal for 2009, and we want your thoughts The East Village Community Coalition has started working on a proposal for the Avenue A Amble, a series of car-free days on Avenue A in 2009. After the positive community response to car-free Sundays on Fifth Avenue — when cyclists and walkers happily […]
Local Youth Baseball – LES Pee Wee League
The EVCC was named sponsor of the year by the Lower East Side Pee Wee League in 2010.We look forward to supporting this important local initiative again in 2011. Lower East Side Pee Wee League baseball is open to girls and boys ages 5-12. For more information, or to register your child, please contact League Director […]
Out-of-Scale Hotel Developments in LES
In 2008, the Department of City Planning adopted the East Village/Lower East Side Rezoning . The rezoning was the result of years of community collaboration between Community Board 3, neighborhood groups, residents, and elected officials. In short, the rezoning was designed to: -Preserve the established neighborhood scale and character by establishing contextual zoning districts with height limits, […]
July 18th, 10:30am: Next NYU Hearing Challenging the Sexton Plan
111 Centre Street (btw. White and Leonard Streets), Room 574 EVCC, GVSHP, NYU faculty, and a broad range of neighborhood and preservation groups and individuals are suing to overturn the 2012 approvals of the 20-year NYU expansion plan. Tomorrow’s hearing will be a key milestone in that process. WE NEED YOU THERE TO SHOW YOUR […]
Opportunity at EVCC: Business Outreach Coordinator
The East Village Community Coalition works to recognize, support, and sustain the built and cultural character of the East Village. EVCC seeks a Business Outreach Coordinator to develop a new merchants association in the East Village. Hurricane Sandy exposed a need for local business organizing to respond to ongoing challenges and future events. The incumbent […]
