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Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 06, 2010

Plan to be Submitted for Natural Gas Pipeline Through West Village

The pipeline is part of the NJ/NY Expansion project and endorsed by Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 03, 2010

SoHo BID Costs Could Be Reimbursed to Co-Op Tenants

The committee behind a SoHo BID proposal will consider a reimbursement plan for Co-Op residents.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 02, 2010

Greenwich Village Politicians Join Community to Rally Against NYU

A coalition of community groups and local officials will rally at LaGuardia Place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, to protect open spaces from New York University.

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A proposed business improvement district was withdrawn after residents said it was unclear who had to pay for it.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

October 13, 2010

SoHo Residents Say Proposed Hudson Square Salt Shed Building is Beautiful — for Utah

Neighbors said the modern-looking building would be out of place in the historic district.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

September 02, 2010

Wafflemeister Too 'Mall-Like' for Some Greenwich Village Residents

The London dessert shop's "mall-like" facade is causing a stir in Greenwich Village.

Upper West Side

August 26, 2010

NYC Film Shoots Bring Money and Headaches to Neighborhoods

Television and movie sets often take over neighborhood streets, but they also hand out money to community groups.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 13, 2010

Tabletop-Dancing Brunch Video Used Against SoHo Restaurant Seeking Liquor License

Community boards are increasingly using social media sites to hold restaurateurs accountable.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 10, 2010

Expansion Critics Face Off with New York University at Public Hearing

NYU representatives fielded questions from Villagers opposed to the 2031 expansion Tuesday night.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 05, 2010

Villagers Opposed to NYU's Expansion Get Lesson in Land Use 101 from Scott Stringer

Scott Stringer hosted a forum Wednesday night for NYU expansion opponents.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 02, 2010

New Group Collecting Tales of Medical Trauma After St. Vincent's Closure

A committee is collecting stories about how medical treatment has been harder to get since St. Vincent's closed.

Manhattan

June 18, 2010

Designer Donna Karan Defends Holistic Center in West Village

Donna Karan showed her support for the much-criticized Urban Zen Foundation at a community board meeting on Thursday.

Manhattan

June 10, 2010

Anna Wintour Takes On a Jamaican Restaurant in Greenwich Village

The Vogue editor and Village resident attended a meeting Wednesday to rally support against a Jamaican restaurant.

Manhattan

June 01, 2010

Urban Farm, Dog Run or Playground? Community Board 2 Hosts Session on Envisioning Public Space

A city-owned water shaft site on Hudson Street between West Houston and Clarkson Streets will be turned over for public use.

Manhattan

May 27, 2010

Forget Chloe Sevigny! Try These Celebs on Community Boards

Inspired by actress Chloë Sevigny, DNAinfo compiled a list of celebs that should be on community boards.