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Dear readers, thank you for your readership over the last five years — and for your support, story tips, photos, reader comments and more, and...
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Editorial: Just say No to COYHO
The City of Yes. … eh, yeah, sure, it sounds positive. But you can’t judge a sweeping, citywide development program just on a catchy name....
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‘It had to go now’: East Village pizzeria owner sheds his shed
BY CHRIS RYAN | Workers recently dismantled Eleven B pizza restaurant’s outdoor dining setup in the East Village. Owner Vincent Sgarlato got a bit of...
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Elizabeth Street Garden’s last stand: Little Italy green dream faces City Hall’s wrecking ball
BY SUSAN SILVER | On the eve of its possible execution, the legendary Elizabeth Street Garden was dotted with afternoon visitors soaking up its perennial...
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Biking’s his life — but Bowery rider says e-bikes are making life hell
BY OTTO FRITTON | As electric bikes have boomed in New York City, enforcement of traffic regulations against scofflaw riders has failed to keep pace....
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Posts tagged as “12th Congressional District”

Abortion, B.D.S., police, East River Park? Diverse issues define race in diverse District 10

With early voting and primary election day nearing, veteran political strategist Hank Sheinkopf handicaps the District 10 congressional race for The Village Sun.

Abortion, B.D.S., police, East River Park? Diverse issues define race in diverse District 10

August 10, 2022

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | It’s “the ultimate polyglot.” That’s how veteran political strategist Hank Sheinkopf describes the newly drawn 10th Congressional District, which has a…

CODA backs Abdelhamid over Maloney for Congress

In her first run for political office, Rana Abdelhamid has her sights set on the 12th Congressional District seat currently held by Carolyn Maloney.

CODA backs Abdelhamid over Maloney for Congress

January 18, 2022

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Snubbing longtime incumbent Carolyn Maloney, Downtown’s leading East Side political organization has endorsed one of her opponents. Last Friday, the…

Maloney, Nadler face challenges from ‘next AOC’ hopefuls

New Yorkers who haven't already voted by absentee ballot will be going to the polls on Tues., June 23. (Photo by Q. Sakamaki)

Maloney, Nadler face challenges from ‘next AOC’ hopefuls

June 22, 2020

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | In addition to the Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, congressional races will top the ballot for Downtown voters. A slew…