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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 “V.I.D.”

Village Independent Democrats honor abortion-access group, Black Gotham Experience, among others at annual gala

V.I.D. co-president Mar Fitzgerald, right, with Tevin Williams, who was the political director for Dan Goldman's winning congressional campaign in the August Democratic primary election. (Photo by The Village Sun)

Village Independent Democrats honor abortion-access group, Black Gotham Experience, among others at annual gala

October 23, 2022

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | Progressive politics, community activism and social justice mingled as The Village Independent Democrats celebrated their annual gala at Ristorante Rafele on…

V.I.D. Tenants Clinic switching to online and phone sessions

(Photo by Ed Yutkowitz)

V.I.D. Tenants Clinic switching to online and phone sessions

December 6, 2020

BY ED YUTKOWITZ | COVID-19 has exacerbated the confusion and uncertainty of tenants facing eviction, repairs, leases and other housing issues. To make these tenants…

V.I.D. to honor Black Lives Matter, Vocal-NY leaders, former district leader, Village Sun editor

V.I.D. to honor Black Lives Matter, Vocal-NY leaders, former district leader, Village Sun editor

September 16, 2020

The Village Independent Democrats club will celebrate their 63rd Annual Awards Reception Wednesday evening. It will be the first time in the club’s history that…

It’s politics as usual for V.I.D. — but virtually

The Village Independent Democrats are working — remotely for now — to reelect Andy Kim to Congress in New Jersey. (Courtesy Andy Kim)

It’s politics as usual for V.I.D. — but virtually

July 15, 2020

BY ED YUTKOWITZ | The polls are looking good, but the Village Independent Democrats aren’t taking any chances. This Thurs., July 16, at 5:30 p.m.,…