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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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Judge near to nixing Beth Israel lawsuit; Mount Sinai could close hospital in a month

In April, after marching through the East Village, activists rallied outside Beth Israel Hospital. (Photo by Ian B. Kwok)

Judge near to nixing Beth Israel lawsuit; Mount Sinai could close hospital in a month

August 9, 2024

BY PHYLLIS ECKHAUS | The last roadblock to Mount Sinai closing Beth Israel hospital may soon be removed. At a hearing on Thurs., Aug. 8,…

Health execs ‘feared for their safety’ after attorney threatened to have them ‘locked up’ over push to close Beth Israel

Attorney Arthur Schwartz, marching in an April rally to save Beth Israel, second from left, above, has filed a lawsuit to stop Beth Israel's closure, which has resulted in a restraining order against any further moves to shut down the vitally important healthcare facility.(Photo by Ian B. Kwok)

Health execs ‘feared for their safety’ after attorney threatened to have them ‘locked up’ over push to close Beth Israel

July 22, 2024

BY PHYLLIS ECKHAUS | It’s not just the weather that’s hot. In the battle over Beth Israel Hospital, which owner Mount Sinai Health Systems seeks…

Bitter pill to swallow: Pols slam plan to close Beth Israel Hospital

A phalanx of local politicians rallied to save Beth Israel Hospital, including, from left, Kristen Gonzalez, Harvey Epstein, Jerrold Nadler, Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Deborah Glick. (Office of Harvey Epstein)

Bitter pill to swallow: Pols slam plan to close Beth Israel Hospital

March 28, 2024

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Local politicians, healthcare workers and area residents rallied again outside Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital on March 24, stressing the…