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Sean Sweeney

Recent Headlines

SoHo

April 17, 2013

SoHo Residents Slam Tourist Signs as 'Eyesores'

Some SoHo and Nolita residents say DOT "wayfinding" signs don't belong in a historic district.

SoHo

November 20, 2012

SoHo BID's Supporters and Opponents Face off at City Council Hearing

Supporters of a plan to create a BID on Broadway say it would ease pedestrian traffic and reduce trash.

SoHo

October 16, 2012

'Tower' Building Planned for SoHo Lot Panned by Locals as 'Sacrilege'

SoHo residents called the building planned for Crosby Street too tall and out of sync with its neighbors.

NoHo

October 08, 2012

Condo Building With Terracotta 'Fins' to Take Flight in Empty NoHo Lot

The design for 688 Broadway includes unusual terracotta "fins" on its façade.

SoHo

September 06, 2012

Crumbling Stone Crosswalks in SoHo Slated for Repair

The DOT plans to repair crosswalks on Mercer Street and Greene Street starting in the fall.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 18, 2012

SoHo Residents Decry Artist Survey as 'Harassment'

Some SoHo locals say a planned survey of all SoHo and NoHo loft dwellers would violate their privacy.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 07, 2012

Residents Want Empty Houston Street Lot to Become a Park

SoHo residents say they want a developer to create park space, not more shops.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

September 20, 2011

Plan for Perry Street Mansions Wins Initial Approval

Plans to demolish a building in the Greenwich Village Historic District and construct four townhouses received a preliminary go-ahead Monday.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 27, 2011

Apple Building $1.4 Million Temporary Store on Greene Steet

Apple's SoHo store will temporarily relocate while its Prince Street store is renovated and expanded, according to reports. 

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 22, 2011

Plan for SoHo BID Downscaled in Response to Concerns

The proposed Broadway SoHo Business Improvement District has been downscaled because of community opposition.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

March 30, 2011

SoHo Apple Store Expanding, Reports Say

The store may take over a former post office.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

March 13, 2011

Outdoor Cafes to Take Over Greenwich Village and SoHo Traffic Lanes

The Department of Transportation has approved the applications of 12 pop-up cafes in traffic lanes next to restaurants.

Manhattan

February 28, 2011

Anne Compoccia, Outspoken Downtown Advocate, Dies at 62

Anne Compoccia chaired Community Board 1 for 12 years and was known for speaking her mind.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 17, 2011

SoHo BID Proposal Awaiting City Council Approval

The City Planning Commission approved the SoHo BID Jan. 26. Now the proposal moves to the City Council.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

November 19, 2010

SoHo Business Improvement District Plan Yanked Over Fee Payment Confusion

A proposed business improvement district was withdrawn after residents said it was unclear who had to pay for it.