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Richard Kopperdahl, 83, wrote in the Voice about his gritty life

September 8, 2016 1 Comment
Richard Kopperdahl, 83, wrote in the Voice about his gritty life

BY BETH SOPKO | Richard Kopperdahl died Aug. 21 at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Richard was born in Seattle, Washington, but spent his childhood and formative years in San Francisco. He worked for more than 20 years at the Village Voice read more here »

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Urgent news: New health hub opens on Eighth St.

June 9, 2016 1 Comment
Urgent news: New health hub opens on Eighth St.

Even though hospitals are closing and downsizing left and right, the central Village area just got healthier. On May 20, Northwell Health-GoHealth opened an urgent-care center at 41 E. Eighth St. The new health hub’s services include treatment for cold, flu and fever; asthma, allergies and emphysema; minor skin lacerations, cuts and burns; urinary tract read more here »

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Hamilton steps into the box at N.Y.U. graduation with lineup of heavy hitters up at the stadium

June 2, 2016 No Comment
Hamilton steps into the box at N.Y.U. graduation with lineup of heavy hitters up at the stadium

Andrew Hamilton, the new president of New York University, stepped up to the plate at Yankee Stadium on Wed., May 18, to preside over the university’s 184th commencement ceremony. Receiving honorary degrees were French microbiologist Emmanuelle Charpentier; Congressmember John Lewis, a hero of the civil rights movement; Margaret Hilary Marshall, former chief justice of the read more here »

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Run crews unite for quite a night of L.E.S. lore

May 26, 2016 No Comment
Run crews unite for quite a night of L.E.S. lore

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | The NYC Run Crew’s Shakeout run rumbled through the Lower East Side last Thursday evening, in the process uniting the city’s divided run crews, while taking in some local spots of interest. The event was organized by local rapper and trainer Powermalu and Jessica Zapotechne a.k.a. Jessie Zapo, two prominent figures read more here »

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Union Square: Public programs are bigger and better than ever

May 5, 2016 No Comment
Union Square: Public programs are bigger and better than ever

As the Union Square Partnership business improvement district prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, its public programs are bigger and better than ever before. While the district has a long history as a natural public forum, never has it been more popular than it is today. Union Square is one of New York City’s most read more here »

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Union Square: A cornucopia of established and new restaurants

May 5, 2016 No Comment
Union Square: A cornucopia of established and new restaurants

It’s been a busy year for Union Square’s restaurant scene, and the district continues to draw new concepts and eateries from the city’s best restaurateurs. With hallmark anniversaries for several neighborhood institutions and a variety of newcomers to the district, Union Square is sure to remain at the center of New York City’s culinary news read more here »

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Union Square: Tech, creative companies click with booming hub

May 5, 2016 No Comment
Union Square: Tech, creative companies click with booming hub

New York’s tech scene keeps heating up — and nowhere is it more evident than in Union Square. In the last few years tech giants like Buzzfeed, Ebay, Dropbox, Spotify and many others have invested in establishing a presence here. According to the Compass Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2015, New York City currently holds the read more here »

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Union Square: East Side transforms — Tammany, tech hub, trees

May 5, 2016 No Comment
Union Square: East Side transforms — Tammany, tech hub, trees

A flurry of development is bringing a new look to Union Square’s east side. With several major projects underway, real estate development, renovations and upgrades are breathing new life into neighborhood institutions while the district continues to rise in popularity. Reading International is anchoring the east side of the neighborhood with the redevelopment of the read more here »

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Call it Fort Pot Rx: 14th St. dispensary is slammed as ‘like a jail’

April 28, 2016 4 Comments
Call it Fort Pot Rx: 14th St. dispensary is slammed as ‘like a jail’

BY PAUL DeRIENZO | As Pennsylvania became the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana last week and with ballot measures to legalize the weed in several others, including California this November, New York’s medical marijuana law is finally getting off the ground. In states where pot is legal, like Colorado, there have already been $1 read more here »

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Progress Report: Union Square — 40 years of evolution and growth

April 21, 2016 No Comment
Progress Report: Union Square — 40 years of evolution and growth

BY JENNIFER E. FALK | As the Union Square Partnership celebrates its 40th anniversary, our community has a lot to reflect upon. Union Square was a very different place in 1976: New York City was facing decline, and public spaces were no longer considered safe and accessible. That year, a group of community activists known as read more here »

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