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HDC Releases “A Proven Success: How the New York City Landmarks Law and Process Benefit the City”

The Historic Districts Council recently released A Proven Success: How the New York City Landmarks Law and Process Benefit the City. This report shows how 49 years of activities by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) have affected New York City in a variety of positive ways. The report examines the correlation between urban planning, affordable […]

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10 Year Anniversary Party

Thursday, Oct. 9th marks the 10th anniversary of the East Village Community Coalition’s founding. Help us reflect on past accomplishments, current and ongoing work to protect the architectural and cultural heritage of our historic neighborhood. Join us for an evening of music, drinks, small bites and to: Honor Michael Rosen, founder and president of EVCC […]

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10/15: Upscaling Downtown: A Forum and Book Launch

Four years in the making, Richard Ocejo’s Upscaling Downtown: From Bowery Saloons to Cocktail Bars in New York City surveys the social and economic impact of bar proliferation on the Lower East Side’s traditionally diverse neighborhoods. Representing groups examined in the book, panelists will discuss what is easily one of this community’s most hot button […]

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City Raises Objections to “Dorm” Plan for PS64

The Department of Buildings has issued a Stop Work Order and moved to revoke a partial permit for the dorm conversion planned for former PS64/ CHARAS – El Bohio. In response to Councilmember Rosie Mendez’s letter dated September 3rd, the DOB raised objections to the approved conversion plan, which had earned agency support based on misinformation. The plan violates the zoning code and the “dorm […]

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Third Annual Harvest Arts Festival

The Third Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival 2014 is taking place in more than 30 community gardens on the Lower East Side on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21. This year, the Festival coincides with the People’s Climate March. In support of the March, many gardens will host workshops and teach-ins on a wide range of environmental […]

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It’s Time To Reserve Your Spot In The 2014 Get Local! Guide

OUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT GUIDE PROMOTES LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS We list 500+ businesses located in the East Village for free. We educate consumers by encouraging them to shop locally instead of in chains and franchises,  and to use local community services. The 8th Edition of the Get Local! Guide hits the East Village this Fall! We print […]

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It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (Garden)

Last Tuesday, July 8th marked the East Village Community Coalition Host Committee’s third ever “First Tuesdays” event. We were fortunate to make use of the beautiful Green Oasis Community Garden & Gilbert’s Sculpture Garden. This large-lot community garden, tucked away on 8th St. near Avenue D, was slated to be shut down by the Giuliani […]

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