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Neighborhood
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Vineyard Theatre Delights
Audiences |
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Due to popular demand, the Vineyard Theatre (108
East 15th Street, between 4th Avenue
and Irving Place) has extended performances
for The Slug Bearers of
Kayrol Island through March 16th. The
show, a quirky new musical from the company that brought
you Avenue Q, has received rave reviews from
audiences and critics alike. Tickets are going fast, so
get yours today! |
| USP Expands Sanitation Program
East |
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USP
was awarded a contract through the NYC Department of
Small Business Services' NYC Clean
Streets program to provide additional
services to the area east of the district on 14th Street
between 1st Avenue and Avenue B. "Keeping our streets
clean is vital to ensure a positive quality of life and
strong business climate in neighborhoods across our
City," said SBS Commissioner Rob Walsh. Businessed in
the Cleans Streets area have already seen a difference.
Rosa Perez, manager of Hair Design said, "I've
been here for 26 years, and it's the cleanest
year."
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It's Your Money. Come & Get
It! |
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It's tax
season and USP encourages all of our members businesses
to alert eligible employees to the Earned Income Tax
Credit (EITC). For eligible New Yorkers
earning less than $40,000, the credit could return as
much as $6,000 to each employee's pocket. NYC Department
of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz
(pictured above left) asks businesses to encourage
employees to call 311 to find out if they
qualify. |
| Amalgamated Bank Promotes Financial
Literacy at WIHS |
On February 12th, seniors
from USP's Next Steps Program participated in a
financial literacy workshop graciously hosted by Amalgamated
Bank. Led by senior Vice-President Peter
Mosbacher, students learned the difference between wants
and needs, discussed budgeting, and weighed the
advantages and disadvantages of credit cards. Lynn
D'Agastino, Branch Manager, then presented each student
with a savings account with $50 to get the students
started. |
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NYC Waste Management Online
Customer Survey |
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The NYC Office of the Mayor has recently commissioned
a study of the commercial waste management industry.
Your opinion is important to the assessment of the
cost and quality of the waste removal services you
receive. Please take the time to fill out the following
survey. |
| Neighborhood Favorites With
Greenmarket Manager Davy Hughes |
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For over 30 years, the Union Square Greenmarket, the
City's oldest and largest Greenmarket, has set the
standard for supporting New York's farming community,
and providing produce and other New York grown fare to
the local community. When construction on the North End
begins later this month, the layout of the market will
shift to the west and south, and it will remain in
operation Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. USP
caught up with Greenmarket Manager Davy Hughes to ask
him about his favorite places in Union Square (pictured
above at the Hawthorne Valley Farm stand).
Best place to buy shoes. I'm a
runner so I always visit Paragon
Sports for shoes. They also have great rugged
outdoor boots, which are perfect for working outdoors in
the winter.
Favorite Greenmarket purchase. The
Hawthorne Valley Farm
Kim Chee is delicious and organic. Swing by their
table on Wednesdays & Saturdays and try all of
the delectable products.
Place for artistic inspiration. I
love to walk around Union Square Park's south
plaza on a busy Saturday. You always come
across something totally unpredictable and
inspiring.
An architectural landmark. The Lincoln Statue is a great
place to sit early in the morning when the farmers are
rolling in and the sun is coming up.
A must see for an out of town guest.
The Greenmarket
is the perfect place to find healthy, fresh and local
fare and great
people-watching. |
| 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 and visitors. 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. |
| Links to Community
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
6
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Beth Israel Kicks Off
Artist-in-Residence
Program |
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Please join Beth Israel
Medical Center and USP at the opening celebration of
Beth Israel's 2007-2008 Artist in Residence Program. The
exhibition will feature the most recent work of Nick
Barberio, a popular urban photographer. The event will
take place on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 PM, 14th
Street & Union Square East, 2nd Floor
Atrium. |
| Red Mango Serves Up Healthy
Treats |
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Red
Mango (63 West 14th Street at 6th
Avenue, 212-414-3009) offers tart, nonfat frozen yogurt
with a variety of delicious toppings like fresh
blackberries, coconut and Cap'n Crunch Cereal. Red Mango
brings the coffee house experience to the world of
frozen yogurt, providing the perfect escape for today's
health-conscious consumer. |
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Creative Getaway in Union
Square |
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Creative
Pier (833 Broadway, 3rd Floor at 13th
Street, 212-674-7437) is a space for individuals of all
ages and abilities to join together in a tranquil space
to relax, imagine and create. A team of art therapists
offer workshops in theater, music, dance and visual arts
to assist individuals in self-discovery and to enhance
the well-being of the local community. |
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Building Business Success Through
Employee Training |
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The NYC Department of Small Business Services wants
to ensure that your employees gain the skills they need
to make your business more profitable and productive. NYC Business Training
Funds provide New York City employers with
funding and support to develop the skills of their
workers and promote career advancement for their
employees. Up to $400,000 will be provided to help
employers with eligible training costs. Many success
stories have emerged through the use of Training Funds,
like Sequins International who received $98,178 to give
extensive training to 75 employees. The pre-application
for Training Funds will be available on March 17th, so
go online to find out
how your business can utilize this valuable opportunity.
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| NY Eye and Ear Rings NYSE Opening
Bell |
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On February 15th, representatives from The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
visited the NY Stock Exchange to celebrate the February
25th opening of their new Ear Institute and to highlight
Vision and Hearing
Awareness Month. In honor of this occasion, President and CEO of the
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary D. Mc Williams Kessler
rang the Opening Bell.
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WIHS Students Attend Model UN
Conference |
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In January, students from USP's Model
United Nations Club attended a conference at Columbia
University where they mingled with hundreds of U.S. and
international delegates in a mock UN forum. Honorable
Mention recipient and WIHS sophomore Muhammad Sarwar
said, "I learned a lot about diplomacy and how to make
friends with people who are portrayed as your enemies."
USP thanks Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton for
sponsoring the program, and mentoring students
throughout the semester. |
| Submit Your Stories
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month's e-newsletter, please email
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