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Rosie Mendez

Recent Headlines

East Village

March 11, 2013

Pastor Seeks New Calling by Running for East Village City Council Seat

The Rev. Richard Del Rio is focusing his campaign on creating programs for youth and affordable housing.

East Village

October 12, 2012

Alternative East Village School Unveils Million Dollar Rooftop Garden

The Earth School, along with nonprofit Fifth Street Farm, unveiled the garden Friday. 

Lower East Side

October 11, 2012

City Council OKs Massive LES Redevelopment Plan On Hold for Decades

After almost 50 years in limbo, SPURA has been approved for a smattering of Lower East Side blocks.

Gramercy

June 11, 2012

Historic Stuyvesant Square Park Fence to get $5.5 M Overhaul

The eastern portion of the historic fence, which dates to 1847, requires a $5.5 million renovation.

Lower East Side

May 17, 2012

Contentious Seward Park Development Gets Committee Approval

The plan currently does not include a school or permanent affordable housing, angering some members.

East Village

May 15, 2012

Bid to Add Building Beside Historic Merchant's House Museum Voted Down

Community Board 2 denied an application to add a nine-story building next to the Merchant's House Museum.

Midtown South

May 02, 2012

Parents, Teachers Oppose Success Academy Expansion Plan

The charter chain is hoping to open two schools in existing public school buildings in District 2.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 18, 2012

Public Housing Residents Want Wall of Shame for Banned Tenants

Residents are hoping photos can help them police evicted tenants who return public housing.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

November 09, 2011

Community Board Votes to Co-Name Gramercy Street For Fallen Cop

At a meeting on Monday night, members of Community Board 6 voted to approve the co-naming of East 21st Street after NYPD Officer Glen Pettit, who died on 9/11.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 19, 2011

Advocates Call on City to Remove Illegal East Village Penthouse Addition

Tenants of 515 E. Fifth St. joined elected officials Tuesday to call on the city to enforce its ruling.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 26, 2011

Forum Will Explore Hurdles Still Facing Same-Sex Couples

Elected officials will discuss a range of issues LGBT couples still face in aftermath of the legalization of gay marriage in New York.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 15, 2011

Art-Themed Bar Backers Bypass Community Board for Liquor License

Backers of the "art bar" went directly to the SLA after being roundly rejected by the community board.

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 08, 2011

Latino Politicians Call on Albany to Pass Marriage Equality Legislation

A group of Latino elected officials called upon Albany to immediately pass marriage equality legislation.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 28, 2011

Councilwomen Blast Not Guilty Verdict In Cops Trial

Protesters call on judge to give officers the maximum sentence for official misconduct.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 27, 2011

East Village Historic Area Could Include Birthplace of Drag

Pyramid Club building included in new study area for future East Village Historic District.