Retail DiversityA diversity of local independent retail shops and services is an essential part of life in the East Village. EVCC continues to press for any and all measures to support the small businesses that keep our neighborhood livable and attractive. (more…) 
SustainabilityWhat do you see when you look uptown or downtown from the East Village? Towers. EVCC works to protect our walkable, tree-lined streets, one of the main reasons people love living here. We champion better public transportation for our community and encourage human-powered transportation, the best way to appreciate our neighborhood. 
Preserving the culture of the East VillageThe EVCC works alongside our coalition partners to expand Historic Districts and Individual Landmarks protections in our community. Each of our neighborhood’s historic buildings has a story to tell. |
Latest News on Our Campaigns
- Open by Flint Collective through SUN SEP 20Take a night walk of the neighborhood with a series of temporary light installations occupying a selection of East Village storefronts. Open to discover in one’s own time, order and (socially distanced) space.Read More
- 12pm THU 7/9Weekly Manhattan Chamber of Commerce webinar: Small business money management in times of crisisRead More
- NYC Phase 3 Reopening starts Monday, July 6!Indoor dining is not yet permitted in NYC. Outdoor dining is permitted on sidewalks and in parking lanes. Seating cannot exceed business frontage and is not allowed in bike lanes, bus stops, crosswalks, etc. See diagrams and a list of restrictions, along with very important additional information in FAQs. Retail and licensed hair care providers are ...Read More
- Premiere 6 PM THU JUN 25!Join James & Karla Murray for the YouTube Premiere of their Storefront Photography / Oral History Workshop with LiveChat! Subscribe to their channel for profiles of your neighborhood favorites!Read More
- NYC Phase 2 Reopening starts Monday, June 22!Outdoor dining is permitted on sidewalks and in parking lanes. Seating cannot exceed business frontage and is not allowed in bike lanes, bus stops, crosswalks, etc. See diagrams and a full list of restrictions here. Retail and licensed hair care providers are permitted to open under industry-specific guidelines. Other personal care services: tattoo or piercing ...Read More
- 2 PM TUE MAY 19Weekly Manhattan Chamber of Commerce webinar: Preparing Your Required COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan for Business Reopening in New York StateRead More
- Jane’s Walk From HomeJoin EVCC on our Jane’s Walk From Home! Saving History: Community Advocacy in the East Village Touring the streets surrounding Tompkins Square Park through historic photos from Urban Archives, we look at moments in time where the actions of neighbors, activists and local organizations helped change the course of history. Learn how constant advocacy through zoning, ...Read More
- COVID open essential businessesFind out which businesses are still open in the EVRead More
- 2 PM TUE APR 14Weekly Manhattan Chamber of Commerce webinar Rent Relief for Small Businesses and Unemployment Insurance for Solo EntrepreneursRead More
- 1PM FRI APR 10EVIMA Webinar with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and the Small Business Administration (SBA): Live Q & ARead More