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USP NEWS
July
Heats Up with Music, Dance &
More |
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On June 27th, the 2007 Summer in the Square series
kicked off with kids and parents rockin' with Rebecca
Frezza and Big Truck, and later that afternoon, The
Nashville Attitude brought out the country in Union
Square with its unique brand of county
music! Summer in the Square takes takes
place every Wednesday through August 15th,
and July promises to be a
packed month of fun family
entertainment.
On July 11th at 12:30 PM, dance to hot mambo and cha-cha with
Don Adolfo Orquesta Organizacion,
revitalize at 3:00 PM with OM
yoga, and at 6:00 PM watch the unforgettable African and
Modern dance styles from Harambee Dance Co.
On July 18th at 12:30 PM rock with New York cover band, the Spies, 3:00 PM OM
yoga, and at 6:00 PM prepare to be wowed by the high
energy, kids’ rock band, AudraRox.
On July 25th at 12:30 PM The Chuck Braman Quintet offers
modern jazz musical stylings,
3:00 PM OM
yoga, and at 6:00 PM The New School MK Groove Orchestra
incorporate heavy funk textures with
jazz melodies.
For more information about
upcoming events, visit www.unionsquarenyc.org.
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| Harvest in the Square Tickets On
Sale July 15th! |
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You're invited to a fabulous evening of gourmet
food, drink and fun on Thursday, September 20th. Tickets
for Harvest in the Square, Manhattan's
premier tasting event, go on sale July 15th at www.unionsquarenyc.org. The
event under the big tents features over 50 of the
area's finest restaurants preparing their signature
dishes. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Union
Square Partnership's neighborhood programs including the
beautification of Union Square Park. |
| Washington Irving Summer of
Community Service |
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Summer of Service, a part of the
USP Education Program at Washington Irving High
School, is a five-week program where
students engage in activities which build
self-confidence, character and community
involvement. This summer's program
starts on July 5th with
participants volunteering for projects around the
city including serving meals in soup kitchens, working
with young children at shelters, and planting
in City parks. Summer of Service
is seeking donations of
food to provide participating students with nutritious
lunches for the duration of the program.
If you would like to support these efforts,
please contact Marissa Lee at 212-358-0165.
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| Links to Community and City
Websites |
| 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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| 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 www.unionsquarenyc.org. | |
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Neighborhood
News
Restaurant Week Highlights
Neighborhood Culinary Delights
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NYC Restaurant Week gives diners the opportunity to
experience some of the finest restaurants in the City at
a fraction of the usual price with three-course lunches
$24.07 and dinners for $35.00. Summer 2007 NYC Restaurant
Week runs July 16th - 20th, and July
23rd - 27th. Union Square, known for its
exceptional cuisine, has numerous
restaurants participating including Blue Water Grill, Union Square Cafe, Sushi Samba Park, Tocqueville and Steak Frites offering up their
delicious cuisine at this reasonable rate. To
make reservations go to www.opentable.com. |
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Harry Potter Midnight
Magic Costume
Party |
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On Friday, July 20th,
Union Square will be home to the world's
largest costume party when Barnes & Noble
Union Square, located at 33 East 17th
Street, presents the Harry Potter Midnight Magic
Costume Party! Hosted by Jim Dale, narrator
of the Harry Potter audiobooks, this FREE
community event will feature favorite characters
and magically marvelous costumes. The fun starts at
5:00 PM with a countdown until midnight when
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book
7) goes on sale. Don't miss it! |
| Central Air Conditioning Program
Helps Save Energy |
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Con Edison’s Central Air Conditioning
Program offers businesses a way to better manage
energy use with high-tech programmable thermostats for
central air-conditioning systems. By participating in
the program, businesses can help ensure a safe, reliable
power supply. The thermostats can be programmed manually
or remotely via the Internet to ensure indoor comfort
and save energy. |
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GreeNYC Tells New Yorkers Its Hip
to Be Green |
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On June 25th, Mayor
Bloomberg announced GreeNYC, a
new campaign to educate New Yorkers on the simple steps
they can take to reduce pollution and greenhouse gases
and create a greener, greater New York. GreeNYC is part
of PlaNYC, the Mayor’s far-reaching plan
to fight global warming and prepare New York City for an
estimated one million more residents by 2030. In that
plan, the Mayor set an ambitious target of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.
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Summer in the
Greenmarket |
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Union Square
Greenmarket swings into summer with
sugar snaps, tristar strawberries, sweet and sour
cherries, blueberries, summer squash, fava
beans, shell peas, fresh garlic, new potatoes and
corn. In addition to an array of fresh produce,
Greenmarket is now featuring cooking demos on each
market day. Visit the Manager's Table any Monday,
Wednesday or Friday at noon to sample some of the
season's fare and see talented chefs in action.
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