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Susan Stetzer

Recent Headlines

East Village

April 16, 2013

Lower East Side Braces for Library Cuts Ahead of City Budget Announcement

The Lower East Side's CB3 is concerned about possible cuts to library hours.

East Village

April 15, 2013

East Village Restaurant Sues Over 'Illegal' Liquor License Agreement

The lawsuit accuses CB3 of forcing Boukiés into an agreement never to apply for a full liquor license. 

East Village

August 22, 2012

Bakery-Turned-Bar Sparks Complaints in East Village

Former bakery Jane's Sweet Buns transformed into Proletariat without community input, leaders said.

Chinatown

August 15, 2012

Greyhound Eyeing Chinatown Bus Stop

The major bus carrier wants to establish a curbside pickup and drop-off spot in busy Chinatown.

Lower East Side

July 10, 2012

Nike Summer Basketball Court on LES Boxes Out Locals, Residents Say

Noise and the loss of public space angered many locals who have been locked out of the area.

Lower East Side

July 09, 2012

New LES Community Board Chair to Focus on Social Service, Retail Diversity

Gigi Li, 30, recently took the reins of Community Board 3.

East Village

June 25, 2012

Vacant Avenue A Storefronts Adopt 'No Restaurants' Policy

A strip of storefronts on Avenue A has joined a group of businesses that forbid restaurant tenants.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 06, 2012

Business Group Looks to Revive 'Daylife' Along Orchard Street

Local restaurants, music and even skateboard lessons are part of the plan for an Orchard Street revival.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 23, 2012

East Village Recycling Center Will Relocate to Appease Neighbors

Fine Fare's recycling center will soon move from East Fourth Street to Avenue C, the manager said.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 07, 2012

East Village Liquor License Restrictions May Ease If Bars Close Early

Community Board 3 may support new establishments that close early and serve just wine and beer.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 10, 2012

East Village Too Wealthy to Merit Free After-School Programs

The East Village's 10009 zip code is no longer ranked as a high-need area, city records show.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 05, 2012

Lower East Side Residents to Landlords: Rent to Grocers, Not Bars

Community Board 3 wants to see more butchers, shoe stores and grocers on the Lower East Side.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 08, 2011

East Village Pedal Pushers to Choose Where to Put Bike Share Stations

The Department of Transportation will give a presentation at Community Board 3's Transportation and Public Safety Committee Wednesday night.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 11, 2011

Street Renaming Sought for Late Councilwoman Miriam Friedlander

The community board will discuss a proposal to rename a block of East Sixth Street after longtime City Councilwoman Miriam Friedlander. 

Lower East Side & East Village

September 23, 2011

Chinatown's Stinky Street Puddles a Drain on Community, Pols Say

State Sen. Daniel Squadron called on the city to address Chinatown's "ponding" problem.