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USP News
Union Square Holiday Market Opens November
23rd! |
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The weather may have finally cooled off,
but holiday shopping in Union Square is just heating up!
Come to Union Square Park's South Plaza for the 12th
Annual Union Square Holiday Market, open from
November 23rd through December 24th. The Market,
operated by Urban Space Management, offers
shoppers unique gifts,
including imported and handmade holiday ornaments and
decorations, antique prints, fine art, toys for the kids
of all ages, handcrafted jewelry and so much more.
Market Hours: Monday – Friday
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM to
8:00 PM; Sundays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Christmas
Eve: Open 10:00 AM to 4:00
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| Bank of America Opens in Union
Square |
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Join USP
in welcoming Bank of
America
to the neighborhood at the Grand Opening Celebration of
the Union Square Banking Center on Wednesday, November
7th at 11:00 AM, at 36 East 14th Street and University
Place. During the event, Danny Meyer, CEO of Union
Square Hospitality Group and Co-Chair of USP, will
discuss his extensive experience in the hospitality
industry. Bank of America also will announce the five
winners of the "Lunch with a Business Icon" sweepstakes;
contest winners will participate in an exclusive
luncheon with Mr. Meyer. Stop by the new Banking Center
to enter the sweepstakes by noon on Friday, November
2nd. In celebration of their arrival in Union Square,
Bank of America will make a contribution to USP in
support of our neighborhood programs.
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Neighborhood Favorites With Whole Foods' Sam
Fishman |
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Sam Fishman, Whole Foods Market Store Leader,
brings fresh, healthy food to the “green-minded”
Union Square community. USP caught up with Sam to
ask him about his favorite places in the Union
Square area.
A great place to grab a
bite. Dining out is
the most exciting thing about Union Square. I love Chat N
Chew, Toasties
for a sandwich, and Chipotle
for a big fat
burrito.
A hidden
gem in the neighborhood. My favorite place to go is Beads of
Paradise. They have the most extensive and
unusual selection of
beads. Best place
for a workout. Equinox
gym. It’s like going to the spa every
day.
A place to buy Autumn
treats. I
have to say our Bakery at Whole Foods. We have anything
Pumpkin you could ever want…pumpkin muffins, pumpkin
cookies, pumpkin truffles, pumpkin scones, pumpkin tea
cakes, pumpkin whoopee pies with maple cream. You
name it, we’ve got it! And if we don’t, we can make
it for
you. A “must-see” for an out of
town guest. The Greenmarket
is a must for anyone, whether they live in the city or
they are visiting from out of town. There’s no
place like it. You gotta try the
pretzels!
A relaxing
getaway. When I need a
break I go sit in Union Square Park on the steps across
from Whole Foods
and people watch. There’s always something going
on. |
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Pitching in to Beautify the
Park |
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On
October 20th, over 40 volunteers from the Union Square
area and beyond joined USP for a day of autumn gardening
in Union Square Park. "It's My Park!
Day was a great way to spend time
with my friends while helping out the community," said
Apolos Israel, an 11th
grader at Washington Irving High School. "We
planted bulbs, raked leaves, painted picnic benches, and
cleaned the Park." It's My Park! Day,
organized by Partnerships for Parks, helps New Yorkers
connect with and contribute to their local
park. |
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District Eateries Hailed Shining
Success By Michelin |
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USP congratulates
three Harvest in the Square
2007 participating restaurants that have
received a star in the 2008 Michelin Guide to
New York City for their exceptional culinary
achievements. Devi, Fleur de
Sel, and Gramercy
Tavern exhibit the wide range of flavors
available in and around Union Square, showcasing Indian,
French, and American cuisine. The
Michelin Guide, an institution in France, is the world's
most prestigious food ratings
book.
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Illuminating the Path to
Success |
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On October
30th, USP hosted its annual Success Day at
Washington Irving High School, which offers students the
opportunity to explore a range of careers by interacting
with community leaders in a wide variety of industries,
including the arts, law, not-for-profit, media,
government, and finance. Fifty participants shared with
students their academic experiences, work habits,
and methods for their
own professional and personal success.
"There is nothing more gratifying than sharing some
of the elements of success and connecting with the
students, demonstrating that it is in every student's
grasp with just a little bit of effort," says Gotham
City Restaurant Group Partner Eric
Petterson. Students also found the experience
rewarding.
"Listening to the speakers made me feel empowered,"
confirmed Gauisha Plaza, senior at WIHS. USP
would like to thank all the participants who helped make
this such a special and productive
day! |
| 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. |
| 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
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Community Board
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Community Board
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Community Board
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Neighborhood News
Fresh
New Businesses in Union Square |
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The Union Square Partnership welcomes several new
businesses to the district. Lush (1 West 14th
Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue, (212) 255-5133)
offers fresh, fun, handmade cosmetics and bath products
that are free from animal testing. "Lush is the perfect
fit for Union Square," said Store Manager
Daniel Weiner (pictured above).
"Lush is a green
company that provides our customers with the best
earth-friendly products." Goodburger (870
Broadway between 17th and 18th Streets, (212) 594-9100) is the home
of the
famous “Goodburger.” The
restaurant uses 100% Hereford beef and a signature
Cheddar cheese blend and makes milkshakes with creamy
Vermont ice cream. If you prefer the tastes of Italy,
check out Brick Oven Pizza
33 (527 Avenue of the
Americas at 14th Street, (212) 337-3661) offering pizza,
Italian specialties, and fresh salads.
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Planting One Million Trees Today
for a Greener NYC
Tomorrow |
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In an effort to increase
greening efforts in the City, Million Trees
NYC, a PlaNYC initiative, has pledged to
plant and care for one million trees throughout the five
boroughs in the next decade.
Through a mix of public and private plantings,
Million Trees NYC will expand New
York City’s urban forest by 20%, helping make New York
more beautiful, efficient, and green. "Planting a
million trees will make a noticeable difference around
New York City,” said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe.
“Trees make neighborhoods more livable and increase
property values, cool and clean the air, shelter and
feed wildlife. The comforting shade of trees soothes the
senses and returns us to nature, rounding out the rough
edges of urban life.” Over the summer, USP staff
surveyed the district and identified over a
dozen locations where new trees are being planted
this month! Find
Out today how
you can bring more trees to our
neighborhood. |
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New Street Furniture Pops Up
Throughout the District |
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Stop by the corner of 14th Street and
Union Square East to congratulate newsstand operator
Shahab Uddin who has moved into one of the City's brand new
newsstands. The kiosks
are designed by the Spanish firm Cemusa, which is also
responsible for the sleek new bus shelters popping
up all over the neighborhood. The newsstands and bus
shelters are part of a 20-year contract that will earn
the City approximately $1.4 billion. Better-lit and more
efficiently designed, the newsstands make for an
eye-catching addition to Union
Square. |
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Fuerzabruta Opens at
Daryl Roth Theater |
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A hot new show has
arrived in Union Square so don't miss out! The Daryl Roth Theater dazzles
with the unique, interactive spectacle Fuerzabruta. The
artists aim to create an entirely new style of theater,
"Without Translation. Without Anesthesia. Brutally
Happy." USP is happy to welcome the Argentine
masterminds behind Fuerzabruta back to Union
Square, where for many years they presented crowd
favorite De La Guarda.
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Bidding for a
Cause:
McBurney YMCA Online
Auction |
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Find a special gift for the holidays or
simply treat yourself. Join McBurney
YMCA's online auction to raise money for
community youth and teens. Starting November 29th
and lasts through December 14th. You can win on a dinner
cruise from Spirit Cruise line, a night out at the Rubin
Museum of Art, an elfa makeover from The
Container Store, a Broadway cast autographed poster
from Les Miserables, and much
more! |
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GVO Gets
Spiritual |
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Join the Greenwich Village
Orchestra at 3:00 PM on November 18th at
Washington Irving High School for a performance titled
"Spiritual."
This special program includes a discussion led by
several area religious leaders, including
Dr.
Jon Walton, Senior Pastor of The First Presbyterian
Church; Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen of
Congregation Beth Simchat Torah; and Jack Baiju Poggi,
Dharma Practitioner and senior member of the Village
Zendo. The
spiritually oriented repertoire demonstrates the
relationship between music and the spiritual world
within an interfaith context.
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Changing
Diabetes Across the Nation
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Join Novo Nordisk on the
last stop of their Changing
Diabetes® Bus Tour, on
Tuesday, November 13th from 11:00 AM
to 7:00 PM on Union Square Park's North
Plaza. Visitors will be able to board the
59-foot mobile showroom, filled with interactive
multimedia exhibits about diabetes prevention and
control. Free health screenings, diabetes
education, refreshments and fun activities for children
will be available. Bring your friends
and family and help learn how to fight diabetes! No
registration needed. |
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