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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 “Vision Urbana”

Arsenic and saving face: City says tainted-water tests at Riis Houses were all wet

Mayor Eric Adams distributed water bottles at the New York City Housing Authority’s Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village on Fri., Sept. 2. (Photo by Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

Arsenic and saving face: City says tainted-water tests at Riis Houses were all wet

September 12, 2022

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | After what amounted to a weeklong false alarm about the drinking water at the Jacob Riis Houses, on Saturday the…

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…

NY ACKER Awards honor LES essential workers

A poster, by Ray Felix, for the NY ACKER Awards honoring those who helped the community survive during the pandemic. (Photo by Destiny Mata)

NY ACKER Awards honor LES essential workers

September 3, 2021

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | The NY ACKER Awards are known for honoring Downtown avant-garde artists who have not always gotten their due of recognition.…

Holiday cheer with heart at Fifth Annual Lower East Side SantaLand

Organizer Lilah Mejia, right, and Santa's Helpers with treats for the LES SantaLand. (Photo by Destiny Mata)

Holiday cheer with heart at Fifth Annual Lower East Side SantaLand

December 22, 2020

BY KATY MORRIS | While this holiday season is different — and perhaps difficult for many — the compassion and love of the season are…