East Village Community Coalition – Working to preserve the unique vibe of the East Village

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Preserving and Protecting our Neighborhood.
Helping the local community thrive.

The East Village Community Coalition helps to support our local community in a variety of different ways.

Information

Providing a useful resource for news, locations, events and activities from across the East Village.

Voice

Amplifying the voice of local people through our work with neighbors, community groups and elected officials. What's on your mind?

Neighborhood

Connect with neighbors, learn about our history and get updates from local media.

Retail Diversity

Visit our What's Open EV map to find the latest information on local businesses operating through the pandemic.

Find open businesses across the East Village

Resources for Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19

Latest updates:

Zumba on the Ave B Open Street! 1 & 2 PM SAT MAR 27

Join us for a FREE drop-in Zumba Class on Ave B between 9th & 10th Streets! Low impact at 1 PM, all levels at 2 PM. Sponsored by NYC DOT and produced by Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition.

Sustainable Fashion Show 12:30 PM SUN MAR 21

Featuring slow, upcycled and vintage fashion on the Ave B Open Street between 10th & 11th Streets!

Spring Community Cleanup 12:00 – 2:00 PM SAT MAR 20

Join EVCC for a day of community to clean up Ave B and Tompkins Square Park! Check in at GOLES 171 Avenue B 12:00 – 2:00 pm.

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Our retail diversity, sustainability and preservation initiatives help keep the East Village special.

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Please visit our What’s Open EV map to discover local businesses across the East Village that are operating through the pandemic. Local businesses are the lifeblood of the neighborhood, let’s do our best to continue supporting them.

A 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…)

Sustainability

What 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.

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Preserving the culture of the East Village

The 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.

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