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USP News
Celebrate the Holidays in Union
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There’s no better place to kick off your holiday
season than Union Square! Whether you're shopping at the
Holiday Market or in the hundreds of stores located
throughout the district, or you're taking a break to eat
in any one of our fine restaurants, Union Square has
something for everyone. During the holiday season, USP
and the League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers
are bringing shoppers four fantastic performances by the
casts of some of Off-Broadway's hottest shows, every
Friday at 4:00 PM at 15th Street and Union Square West.
While in the area, visit USP's Information
Booth located at the center of the Holiday
Market in front of the Washington statue for discount
coupons to Off-Broadway Shows, neighborhood restaurants
and shops, and more! The Holiday Market, operated by
Urban Space Management, is open Monday – Friday from
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM,
Sundays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Christmas Eve 10:00 AM
to 4:00 PM. |
Holiday Shopping
Tips
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During the holidays, you
can save time, money, and stress by remembering to shop
smart. The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs's Holiday Shopping
Tips offer a variety of advice on how to make
your holiday shopping run as smoothly as possible,
including tips on how to protect yourself from schemes,
scams, and identity theft. In addition to the shopping
guide, the DCA website
also offers information on recent toy recalls.
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| Neigborhood Favorites with Urban
Space Management |
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Now in its 12th year,
the Union Square Holiday Market, which is operated by
Urban Space Management, has had a major impact on the
neighborhood, providing the perfect complement to Union
Square's shops and restaurants and making the district
New York's nexus of holiday cheer. USP caught up with
Eldon Scott and Liz Rees from the Urban Space Management
Team to find out about some of their favorite spots in
Union Square.
Favorite
place for an afternoon
snack.
Eldon: I like to take my
daughter to Max Brenner
after school for a hot chocolate
pick-me-up.
Liz: I love Tasti
D-Lite on 14th Street and the peanut butter
and banana sandwiches on brioche at Newsbar.
Best place
to buy ties and
shoes.
Eldon: I always find
great ties at Rothman’s.
Liz: I just found a great pair of foul-weather
booties at Paragon.
Kid-friendly
shopping.
Both of us agree that the Holiday
Market at Union Square is a great place for shopping for
the whole family.
A hidden
gem in the
neighborhood.
Eldon: The Old Town
Bar is great when meeting old friends for a
drink. Liz: Hands down, it’s the Big
Enchilada.
Favorite
Holiday Purchase.
Eldon: I buy the kids
t-shirts from Bugs Deluxe in the Holiday Market.
Liz: I like to indulge in bath blasters from
Ben & Oliver.
Place for
artistic inspiration.
Eldon:
I love the incredible decorative masonry, gargoyles and
carvings on the 19th Century buildings facing Union
Square. Liz: I like to get
artistic in the kitchen so I always finds inspiration in
the Greenmarket.
A relaxing
getaway.
Eldon: I often visit the
tin boats at the Forbes
Galleries so I can travel back to New York
Harbor in the 19th Century. Liz: I like to
sneak off and relax at an afternoon movie at the Regal
Cinemas. |
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Warm Coats, Warm Hearts
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USP
encourages everyone to help make this holiday season a
little warmer for everyone! Please lend a hand by
donating gently used coats to the 19th Annual New York
Cares Coat Drive. Rothman's owner
and USP and New York Cares Board Member Ken Giddon
states, “This is an easy way to help the less fortunate
living among us. A warm coat can make a huge difference
to someone this winter." Ken adds, "We are always
especially short of children’s and men’s outerwear.”
Students involved with the USP Education Program have
organized a drop-off center at Washington Irving High
School, located on 17th Street and Irving Place, so stop
by weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM to make your
donation.
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| LaRue's Maneuvers
Debuts |
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USP congratulates our BID President Jim Gabbe on the
publication of his novel LaRue's
Maneuvers
(BookSurge, 2007). Set in the 1960s, LaRue's
Maneuvers tells the story of amnesiac veteran Jesse
Danbar, who, under the pen name 'LaRue,' writes a series
of poems in an effort to reclaim his past. A partner in
public relations firm gabbegroup, Jim (pictured above
with wife Jill) served as a U.S. Army Officer during the
Vietnam War. He will be donating the proceeds from the
sale of LaRue's Maneuvers to veterans'
causes. |
| Submit Your Stories
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If you would like to make a submission for next
month's e-newsletter, please email
info@unionsquarenyc.org.
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Neighborhood
News
A lululemon Haven in the
Neighborhood
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Visit yoga apparel
company lululemon athletica's new Union Square Showroom,
located at 1 Union Square West, for some of the most
comfortable athletic clothes and apparel around. Their
new space isn't just about clothing – it's also about
learning to live life to the fullest. A variety of
events, including community yoga classes, will take
place in this oasis of calm located right at the heart
of bustling Union Square. The showroom is open on
Saturdays and Sundays, with special holiday hours during
the month of December. Visit lululemon
for more information or call (212) 675-2712.
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A Rustic Refuge in Union
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USP is pleased to welcome our district's newest
restaurant, Irving
Mill, to the neighborhood this month. Irving
Mill, a collaboration between Chef John Schaefer
(pictured above) and the Riva Family, features a
greenmarket-driven, seasonal American menu in three
distinct dining areas. Make a reservation to dine in
Irving Mill's beautiful new space located at 116 East
16th Street between Irving Place and Union Square East.
For reservations, call (212) 254-1600, or visit OpenTable.com. |
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The Met Goes Hi-Def at Washington
Irving |
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Come see the
Metropolitan Opera broadcast live to Washington Irving
High School's elegant, 600-seat auditorium - for FREE!
The Met’s thrilling Live in High Definition
series presents performances transmitted from the Met
stage to theaters around the world. As part of the Met's
Education Programs, these live transmissions also are
making it into New York City schools. The concert series
kicks off on Saturday, December 15th at 1:00 PM with
Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Doors open half an
hour before showtime and tickets are on a first-come,
first-served basis. Washington Irving is located at
Irving Place and 17th Street. Visit the Met for more
information including a full schedule of upcoming
performances. |
| USP Math Tutor Honored by Crain's
New York Business |
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USP
congratulates Mary Jane McCartney, Con Edison senior
vice president for Gas Operations
– and
long-term USP Education Program math tutor
– on
being named as one of Crain’s New York
Business's 100 Most Influential
Women in NYC Business. Ms. McCartney
has served as head of Gas Operations at Con Edison for
the past 14 years and was one of the first Con Edison
employees to devote her considerable talent and energy
to USP's Math Tutoring
Program. Begun in 1998, the Math Tutoring
Program at Washington Irving High School has developed
into an essential resource for students, and it has
been recognized by the Department of Education for its
continued success in helping students prepare for the
Regents Exam. While most tutors are Con Edison
employees, the program has also expanded to include Con
Edison retirees, college students, and community
members. If you are interested in becoming a
tutor, please contact Raima McDaniel at rmcdaniel@unionsquarenyc.org.
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Union Square
Partnership
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| The Union Square Partnership is a
community-based, nonprofit organization working to
foster the best possible metropolitan neighborhood for
its residents, businesses, property owners and
employers. We are comprised of a local development
corporation and New York City's first business
improvement district, two organizations that have served
as catalysts behind the area's transformation. For more
information, visit our website at unionsquarenyc.org.
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| Links to Community
Websites |
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The City of New York
Department of Parks and Recreation
Department of Small Business
Services
Community Board 2
Community Board 3
Community Board 5
Community Board
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