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Morton Street

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West Village

February 21, 2013

Creator of Morton Street Mystery Song Revealed

Musician Randy Sharp said the previously anonymous song was made in tribute to Village history.

West Village

February 12, 2013

Mysterious Morton Street Anthem Tests Knowledge of West Village History

A ballad about a Village street asks listeners to identify figures like "John with the samurai sword."

West Village

January 31, 2013

Chumley's Faces New Opposition in Bid to Reopen

Some neighbors of the ex-speakeasy are asking for earlier closing hours to keep Bedford Street quiet.

West Village

January 21, 2013

Two New Middle Schools Could Be on the Way to West Village Building

The School Construction Authority wants to create middle school seats at 75 Morton St.

West Village

October 19, 2012

'Secret Restaurant' Hudson Clearwater Hit with CB2 Liquor License Denial

The eatery, accessible through an unmarked door, is fighting for the right to serve booze.

West Village

September 06, 2012

Village Parents Worry About Classroom Overcrowding on First Day of School

Parents at P.S. 3 and P.S. 41 said limiting class sizes are a top concern.

West Village

June 11, 2012

Italian Restaurant Rafele Brings Taste of Naples to West Village

Village resident and Naples native Raffaele Ronca opened the restaurant Friday on Seventh Avenue South.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 11, 2012

Thieves Film Knifepoint Greenwich Village Deli Robbery

Three thieves filmed the Saturday morning deli robbery, during which they stole an employee's cellphone.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 12, 2011

Hercules Fancy Grocery Closing After Decades in West Village

After 14 years at 27 1/2 Morton St. and more than 30 years in the West Village, Hercules Fancy Grocery will close by the end of the month, its owner said Wednesday. 

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 15, 2010

Recycling Schedule Changes Coming to the West Village, Greenwich and NoHo

The Department of Sanitation is making changes to recycling pick-up days in parts of the West Village, Greenwich Village and NoHo.