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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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Turkey drives provide thousands of free birds on East Side

Assemblymember Grace Lee, holding cart's handle, with the Vision Urbana team during the turkey drive.

Turkey drives provide thousands of free birds on East Side

November 23, 2023

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Local politicians pitched in with area civic organizations and a food pantry to provide turkeys to East Siders for the…

Free turkey meal at LES Native American Friendsgiving

Free turkey meal at LES Native American Friendsgiving

November 23, 2023

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Everyone knows Mikey Cole makes great ice cream. But on Thursday he’ll be making the turkey and veggies. The Mikey…

Cool! Loisaida Community Fridge to be feted

Cool! Loisaida Community Fridge to be feted

June 27, 2022

The Loisaida Community Fridge is one year old, which calls for a celebration! That will be happening on Wed., June 29, from 6 p.m. to…

Vision Urbana launches massive turkey drive for NYCHA families on Lower East Side

Among those kicking off the Vision Urbana turkey drive were, front row, from left, Eric Diaz, the organization's executive director, community advocate Grace Lee and District 1 Councilmember-elect Christopher Marte. (Courtesy Vision Urbana)

Vision Urbana launches massive turkey drive for NYCHA families on Lower East Side

November 21, 2021

On Nov. 20, Vision Urbana kicked off what it called the largest Thanksgiving turkey distribution on the Lower East Side, delivering delicious holiday birds to…

It’s a fridge-free-for-all; Loisaida CommUnity fridge opens on Avenue B

Councilmember Carlina Rivera, far left, 9-year-old super-volunteer Lilly, second from left, Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, third from right, and Reverend Will Kroeze were among those at the ribbon-cutting for the new community fridge in the East Village.

It’s a fridge-free-for-all; Loisaida CommUnity fridge opens on Avenue B

July 2, 2021

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Loisaida is gettin’ fridgin’ with it. The new Loisaida CommUnity Fridge opened its doors on June 15 in front of…