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A Red Door Spa will open in Union Square
Saturday, April 5, 2014
From Crain's New York Business: "Elizabeth Arden Inc. is constructing a Red Door Spa at 200 Park Ave. South the former home of menswear store Rothman's."
'Clothing Swap' Party Lets New Yorkers Trade Designer Duds in Union Square
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
From DNAinfo.com: “New Yorkers can trade in last year’s spring wardrobe for a new one at this year’s Earth Day celebration held at Union Square”
‘Murder Ballad’ to Sing Again in Union Square
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
From The New York Times: "Murder Ballad,” a rock musical by Julia Jordan and the singer-songwriter Juliana Nash, will return for nine weeks at the Union Square Theater, starting May 7."
'The Sports Bra Challenge' to promote confidence among women in NYC
Friday, April 5, 2013
From Daily News: "Hundreds of women will participate in an outdoor Soulcycle class in Union Square Park on April 14 to raise money for the SEAK foundation."
Now You Can Get Your Scotch & Soda Fixed in Union Square
Thursday, April 4, 2013
From Racked: "Store design is rooted in signature dark wood fixtures and oriental rugs with some of the building's original tile floor still intact."
Joe's Pizzeria expands family business to Union Square
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
From the Washington Square News: "Nearly four decades after its 1975 opening, Joe’s Pizza expanded to include a Union Square branch that opened on March 4 in a joint venture between owner Joe Pozzuoli Sr. and his grandson Sal Vitale."
The Most Inoffensive Fro-Yo In Union Square Today
Thursday, March 21, 2013
From the BlackBook: "Low-calorie, self-serve, and Kosher-certified, Off the Wall’s new spot offers 16 flavors on tap, including their hit signatures, such as blueberry muffin, sea salt caramel, and peanut butter blast"
The Produce Savant
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
From 'The Product Savant' blog spot: "Some dismal weather last week had me yearning for the Union Square Farmers Market in its Spring and Summer glory."
The battleship of Union Square: How a 200ft boat ended up in the middle of Union Square
Thursday, March 7, 2013
From the Daily Mail: "Union Square is one of the main hubs of New York City, drawing thousands of residents and tourists every day. But during the First World War, the iconic spot saw a less conventional visitor - a full-sized U.S. Navy battleship."
On Cusp of Spring, Union Square Hotter Than Ever!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
From Chelsea Now: "The Union Square Partnership is working harder than ever to keep the district clean and in tip-top shape. In 2012 our dedicated Clean Team spent more than 45,000 hours scrubbing and painting, plus removing more than 124,000 bags of trash."
Clintons Share Romantic NYC Date
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
From the New York Post: "The couple were also spotted later in the day “looking sweet and holding hands while walking through Union Square…"
Feeling hot, hot, hot! Union Sq. hotter than ever!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
From The Villager: "The Union Square Partnership is working harder than ever to keep the district clean and in tiptop shape…"
The 25 Hippest Hotels in New York (#18-25)
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Jade Hotel and the W New York - Union Square were both featured in Bis Now’s list of the ‘25 Hippest Hotels in New York’
Union Square in 1828
Monday, February 25, 2013
From the Business Insider: "In 1828, Union Place would have been considered "Uptown" for many New Yorkers..."
UrbanSpace Lands New Union Square Home
Thursday, February 21, 2013
From The Real Deal: "UrbanSpace has finally found a new home, in Union Square, after finding itself out in the cold when Brooklyn’s DeKalb Market closed last fall."
NYC's Union Square Neighborhood is Getting two New Hotels
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
From the Business Insider: "“The universities are excited about hotel capacity increasing,” Jennifer Falk, the executive director of the Union Square Partnership, a business improvement district, told Crain’s."
Union Square gets burgeoning hotel scene
Monday, February 4, 2013
From the Crain's New York Business: "“The universities are excited about hotel capacity increasing,” Jennifer Falk, the executive director of the Union Square Partnership, a business improvement district, told Crain’s."
Hotels on the rise in Union Square
Monday, February 4, 2013
From the Crain's New York Business: "The new hotels will add close to 300 new rooms in the Union Square neighborhood, nearly doubling the hotel stock in the area.
Dough is rising near Union Square
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
From amNY: “Breads Bakery, brought to you by owner Gadi Peleg and baker Uri Scheft, is introducing high-quality baked goods to a city always hungry for more."
Next Phase for City Pedestrian Plazas
Sunday, January 13, 2013
From The Wall Street Journal: "Josh Hammond, 22, was visiting from Poughkeepsie with a friend. "I would say they could decorate it up a bit," he said. "I think Union Square is nicer. It doesn't look like much of a park or a place to come to me."
Union Square Gets Another Upscale Sports Bar With The Royal
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
From the Zagat: "Ainsworth Park just opened in the space near Union Square that used to house Japanese eatery Kibo and (perhaps in the spirit of the competition on the screens) there's a upscale-sports-bar smackdown a brewin'."
5 Bites of New York City's Union Square Holiday Market
Monday, December 10, 2012
From The Daily Meal: "In New York City, one sign that the holidays are near are the red and white checkered tents that take over Union Square Park each November and December."
Revolve Fitness comes to Union Square
Monday, December 10, 2012
From the Commericial Observer: "Revolve Fitness has opened its first New York City fitness facility at 52 East 13th Street in Union Square after inking a 10-year lease for the 2,500-square-foot space earlier this year."
New York City Travel: W Hotel at Union Square earns a solid B-plus
Monday, December 10, 2012
From thestar.com: "W hotels have established a name for themselves with a solid aesthetic, and their property at Union Square in lower Manhattan fits the bill."
Revolve Fitness Comes to Union Square
Monday, December 10, 2012
From the Commercial Observer: "Revolve Fitness has opened its first New York City fitness facility at 52 East 13th Street in Union Square after inking a 10-year lease for the 2,500-square-foot space earlier this year."
Christmas in New York: a magical visit for parents, 5-year-old
Sunday, December 9, 2012
From Cleveland.com: "...the unique vendors in their red-and-white tents against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, with the smell of fresh gingerbread and hot cider wafting through the air, was a wonderful, quintessentially New York holiday experience."
The city's cheesiest 'hood
Monday, December 3, 2012
From the Crain's New York Business: "Union Square has become a cheese mecca for many New Yorkers."
Union Square Bar Puts Rockaway Bartenders Back to Work
Monday, December 3, 2012
From DNAinfo.com: "On Nov.
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Union Square Adds Hotels to Amenity List
Thursday, November 22, 2012
From the Wall Street Journal: "Union Square is known to city residents for its large, four-day-a-week greenmarket, abundant transportation options, central location and proximity to institutions such as New York University and the New School."
Touch screen pay phones debut at Union Square
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
From the Crain's New York Business: "Two Kiosks in Union Square get touch screens featuring maps and entertainment listings, with eight more to be rolled out in the next week."
Touch Screen Phone Booths Come to NYC
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
From TheEpochTimes: "The City24/7 technology provides neighborhoods with a tremendous resource to reach the public,” said Jennifer Falk, executive director of the Union Square Partnership."
Union Square Cafe updates the Cafe
Friday, November 16, 2012
From the New York Times: "For the first time in its 27 years, Union Square Cafe will accept reservations for parties of more than six."
Emancipation From War's Horrors
Monday, November 12, 2012
From the Wall Street Journal: “A New Installation in Union Square Puts a Face on Veterans' Experiences.”
Union Square Holiday Market now open
Monday, November 12, 2012
From Newsday.com: "Every year, red and white striped tents filled with holiday goodies turn Manhattan's Union Square into a winter wonderland."
The Union Square Holiday Market Will Include a Little Brooklyn
Friday, November 9, 2012
From the RACKED: "Brooklyn Flea just announced they'll open that weekend, and the Union Square Holiday Mrket is officially slated to kickoff on aFriday November 16th."
Union Square Holiday Market Returns With "Little Brooklyn"
Friday, November 9, 2012
From the Gothamist,"The increasingly ubiquitous food truck armies are all around us, up in our base killing out d00dz, and their latest conquest is Union Square, where a formidable array of food vendors will be setting up shop at the arts and crafts holiday market."
New installation in Union Square puts a face on veterans' experiences
Thursday, November 8, 2012
From History News Network: "Presented by More Art and the Polish Cultural Institute New York, in conjunction with the Union Square Partnership, the installation, entitled, "Abraham Lincoln: War Veteran Projection," has been timed to honor Veterans Day and is on view in Union Square Park from Thursday through Dec. 9, between 6 p.m. and 10 pm...."
NYC: Union Square Greenmarket Temporarily Relocated To Madison Square Park
Monday, November 5, 2012
From the Food Republic: "With Union Square being used as a temporary staging area for repair crews in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket has been relocated for the time being."
Whole Foods Union Square Is OPEN Despite Blackout
Friday, November 2, 2012
From the Gothamist: "Power may still be out in Lower Manhattan post-Sandy, but there is good news if you want some relatively pricey fresh food in the area: the Union Square Whole Foods location is open for business (thanks to power generators)."
Whole Foods in Union Square Finds Juice to Power Its Juicers
Thursday, November 1, 2012
From the New YorkGrubStreet : "...and now comes the news that Whole Foods Union Square has reopened with the help of generators."
Call Him Billy Bowlmor
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
From the New York Post: “Parent company Strike Holdings, founded by Tom Shannon, also owns the giant new Bowlmor near Times Square and branches in five other states. But it’s the original facility steps from thriving Union Square that has the mystique.”
BlackBook Hosts Screening for Reece Hudson
Friday, October 26, 2012
W Union Square’s grand ballroom hosted a dinner celebrating Reece Hudson’s latest fashion film installation
Our 10 Best Things to Eat Around Union Square
Friday, October 26, 2012
From The Village Voice: "Constituting a sort of new Times Square for New Yorkers instead of tourists, Union Square is alive with places to eat, many offering such amenities as outdoor seating, full bars, late hours, and even bargain pricing."
Niche Croque Monsieur Sandwich Shop Opens Near Union Square
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
From the Gothamist: “La Maison du Croque Monsieur—a collaboration between Yves Jadot and Alberto Benenati, who together also run Petite Abeille—opened earlier this month just south of Union Square on 13th street to toast up the Parisienne specialty.”
Organic Options at Union Square
Monday, October 22, 2012
From the Wall Street Journal: "Hu Kitchen, a new restaurant and market near Union Square, offers a range of organic, unprocessed foods—from grass-fed meat to gluten-free bread. But, please, don't call it healthy."
Lady Gaga has a new spin on life, and she's shedding pounds, thanks to SoulCycle classes
Monday, October 15, 2012
From the Daily News: "In-shape insiders at the SoulCycle in Union Square on Saturday morning were shocked when the Mother Monster joined them for back-to-back spinning classes in the $32 per session studio."
Union Square Park Hosts Green Fest
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
From the NY1: "Union Square got a bit greener Wednesday as Grown NYC's Green Fest brought over 40 advocacy groups together to educate people about eco-friendly practices."
Union Square to Host City's Largest Annual Green
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
From DNAinfo.com: “Union Square is going green in a major way Wednesday, playing host to what organizers said is the city’s largest annual eco-friendly event.”
Coat Factory rocks the clothes racks at 14th St. grand opening
Thursday, September 27, 2012
From The Villager: "Union Square welcomed a major new chain store tenant on Friday, as the off-price retailer Burlington Coat Factory opened its flagship location — which clocks in at three stories and 92,000 square feet — two doors over from the Whole Foods Market on Union Square South."
Dr. Martens boots up B’way store
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
From the Crain's New York Business: "British footwear brand picks a spot just north of Union Square for its second outpost in the city. Hypoallergenic skincare is out, and thick soles are in at storefront."
Taking Processing Out of Take-Away
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
From The New York Times: "Hu Kitchen, near Union Square, is proof of how far quick take-away food has come. The name sounds Asian, but Hu stands for “human,” and the philosophy is to serve food, most of it prepared on the premises, that puts a minimum on processed ingredients."
Touch Screen Phone Booths Come to NYC
Thursday, September 13, 2012
From DNAinfo: "Harvest in the Square to Host its 17th Annual Event on Sept. 20, 2012. Jennifer Falk, of the Union Square Partnership, said she expects some 1,200 guests to attend."
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Enjoy Le Cinema
Monday, September 3, 2012
From PerezHilton.com: "Two great lovers made their way out of Soho Saturday to catch a movie at the local movie theatre in Union Square."
Glaze Teriyaki Grill Opens in Union Square, NYC
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
From The Daily Meal: "Restaurant owner Paul Krug found so much success after openening his first Glaze Teriyaki Grill restaurant in Midtown Manhattan in 20120 that he decided to add another location in his beloved negihborhood of Union Square."
In a Blaze of Teriyaki Glory, Glaze Opens in Union Square
Monday, August 27, 2012
From the BlackBookmagazine: " Today, owner Paul Krug opens a second location, bringing his Seattle-style teriyaki to a 750 square-foot space in Union Square, a neighborhood he has lived in, and loved, since he moved here from Seattle 10 years ago."
Dig Inn opens a kombucha bar in Union Square
Friday, August 24, 2012
From the Well and Good NYC: The Union Square location will be debuting a kombucha bar, and poring probiotic brews from Kombucha Brooklyn.
Free Food Alert: Free Iced Coffee through August 24th at Brooks Brothers
Thursday, August 16, 2012
From the Gothamist: "If you are going to be around Union Swuare or the Flatiron District in the next weeks and enjoy a (free) cold burst of caffinene surrounded by class clothes, you may want to read further."
Market Scene: Melons, Peppers, Tomatoes and More at the Union Square Greenmarket
Friday, August 10, 2012
From Serious Eats: "Peak season at the market continues this week, with lots of melon rolling in, along with sweet and hot peppers and the squash, tomatoes, and eggplant we've been seeing for weeks now."
Miami-Themed Pop-Up Pool Makes a Splash in Union Square
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
From DNAinfo: "A pop-up pool, bikini-clad models and DJs spinning the hottest tunes made quite the splash in Union Square."
Moms are slimming down and toning up by doing squats with tots
Monday, July 30, 2012
From NYC Daily News: "Pilates ProWorks is the newest kid on the block to encourage parents to use their little bundles of joy to lose weight and add muscle."
'Gazillion Bubbles' Take Over Union Square
Thursday, July 19, 2012
From DNAinfo: "The bubble-making demonstration was a part of the Union Square Partnership's 2012 Summer in the Square, with events including fitness camps, shows for kids and dance classes organized every Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm."
Citi Habitats opens new office
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
From Real Estate Weekly: "Citi Habitats announced today (Wednesday) that agents will begin to move into the firm's newly renovated Union Square office, located on the 5th floor of 250 Park Avenue South."
‘Union Square’ makes a perfect set for Mira Sorvino
Friday, July 13, 2012
From NY Daily News: "Protests, concerts, competitive organic grocery shopping — there’s always something going on around Union Square."
Shay Mitchell in Union Square with Seventeen Magazine
Sunday, July 8, 2012
From The Paramus Post: "On July 7th, the Barnes and Noble in Union Square, New York City, was buzzing with excitement. It was only about 10:30 in the morning, but people were already packing themselves into the overflow section behind those seated towards the front of the room near the stage."
A Cheese Shop, Homey Yet Sleek
Friday, July 6, 2012
From The New York Times : "Since it opened in 2003, the Bedford Cheese Shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has evolved from a stand in a funky mini-mall to a well-stocked store. Now it has added an even bigger store, near Union Square in Manhattan."
City Offers $2 Bonus for New Yorkers Who Use Food Stamps at Farmers Markets
Monday, July 2, 2012
From DNAinfo: "UNION SQUARE — The city is expanding a program to encourage New Yorkers on foodstamps to eat healthier, offering reward coupons to those who shop at farmers markets."
Citigroup’s 200th LEED Certification is Platinum Retail Branch in Union Square
Monday, July 2, 2012
From gbNYC: "Last week, Citi earned LEED Platinum certification for its New York City flagship location in Union Square. In the process, it became the first bank to earn 200 LEED certifications."
MALCOLM MACDOUGAL III: MICROSCOPIC LANDSCAPE
Thursday, June 21, 2012
From New Yorkled:"The Union Square Partnership and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the installation of Microscopic Landscape 2010, by artist Malcolm D. MacDougall III. The work will be located on the plaza of Union Square’s Triangle Park on Broadway and Park Avenue South between 14th and 15th streets now through January 2013."
City set to build several baby genius schools
Thursday, June 21, 2012
From NY Daily News: "The first of the baby genius schools — bankrolled in part by venture capitalist Fred Wilson — is set to open near Union Square this fall with 100 kids."
Law360 Grows In Union Square
Thursday, June 14, 2012
From Commercial Observer: "According to Mr. Black, the location was ideal for the company because it was close to Union Square’s dense transit and also in the midst of a neighborhood, Midtown South, that has fast become home to the city’s burgeoning tech sector."
Purchase College Grad Displays Art in Union Square
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
From the Harrison Daily Voice: “Purchase College graduate Malcolm MacDougall III will have his piece "Microscopic Landscape" displayed in Union Square in New York City.”
Mass Appeal Guitars: Guitarist Unite and Perform in Union Square NYC
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
From Guitar Noise: “Players of all ages, styles, and skill levels are invited to join a massive ensemble of guitarists in Union Square to collectively play pre-selected songs.”
To Watch Venus Journey Across The Sun, a City filled With Vantage Points
Monday, June 4, 2012
From The New York Times: “Shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a small black dot will begin moving across the face of the Sun… Despite the forecast, which is for clouds and possible rain, astronomy groups are setting up viewing sites around the city, including Union Square.”
Social Causes, Served Cafeteria-Style
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
From The New York Times: “Tuesday in Union Square, Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott helped a few hundred middle-school students unveil brightly colored cafeteria tables that will soon be displayed in city parks.”
Career and Technical Education Schools Prepare Students with STEM Skills
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
From New York Public Media: “The Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE), geared towards students interested in computer science and technology, will prepare students to design and create the next generation of software applications through real-world instruction."
Tech boom in New York's Silicon Alley
Sunday, May 13, 2012
From the Metro: “Many of the city's web designers, software engineers and start-up founders work out of a stretch along Broadway and Fifth Avenue, between Union Square and Madison Square Park.”
25 Bars and Restaurants Where Cool New York Tech People Schmooze
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
From Business Insider: “Or if you're near Union Square, head to City Bakery. It's never a bad time for the amazing cookies, pretzel croissants, or hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows."
Burlington Coat Factory to Take Filene's Basement's Union Square Space
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
From DNA Info: “That 92,000-square-foot retail spot will become Burlington’s flagship location in Manhattan."
Silicon Alley High’ to start up at Washington Irving
Thursday, April 19, 2012
From The Villager: “Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott on Tuesday announced that a new incubator school for tomorrow’s tech engineers will be opening in the Washington Irving High School building in Union Square.”
City Picks Restaurant Group to Run Union Square Cafe
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
From DNAinfo: "Chef Driven Market—which owns 5 Napkin Burger and Barbounia, both with locations near Union Square — will operate the café from April to October beginning in spring 2013..."
$20 Emu Eggs Fly off Shelves at Farmers Markets
Monday, March 5, 2012
From DNAinfo: “Dark green and black on the outside, and creamy on the inside, the egg first caught his eye as it glinted in the sunlight at the Roaming Acres Farm stand in the Union Square Market.”
A Look Inside the Rooms at Hyatt Union Square and More on Those Reversible Headboards
Thursday, March 1, 2012
From Hotel Chatter: "The textile design corresponded to the overall "allegory" concept with a great respect to nature and union square park that drove many design decisions."
Google’s New York City Office Went on a Hiring Binge and Added 750 People in 2011
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
From BetaBeat: "Google is in negotiations to figure out how to contribute to the new software engineering high school in Union Square."
Thrillist Takes Fashion Retail Site Offline With First Pop-Up Shop
Thursday, February 23, 2012
From BIZBASH: "Housed inside a shipping container stationed in Union Square, the temporary store was open to the public Friday and Saturday, and to lure current and prospective members, it displayed and sold new clothes before the items were made available on the Web."
FirstMarks the Spot: Venture Capital Firm Plants Seed at 100-104 Fifth Avenue
Thursday, February 23, 2012
From the NY Observer: "Venture capital firm FirstMark Capital landed in a veritable hornets nest of digital activity after it agreed to a 10-year lease at 100-104 Fifth Avenue, a tech-trendy building that already has Apple and Yelp as one of its many social media tenants."
Changing Times for a Legend in Men’s Wear
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
From The New York Times: "When Ken Giddon reopened Rothmans in 1986 after liquidating his grandfather’s business, the Union Square area was not the neighborhood it is today..."
Coffee Shop and Attractive Waiters Ink Renewal Deal at 27 Union Square West
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
From the NY Observer: "...asking rates for ground floor retail space in Union Square have shot up past $400 per square foot due to the area’s high foot traffic and roster of retail attractions such as Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack and others that have made it a prime shopping destination."
5 Napkin Burger's Union Square Location Now Open
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
From EaterNY: “What was once the somewhat rundown Robin Raj deli is now a sleek new space with black leather booths, checkerboard tiles, subway tile walls, and a small bar.”
Union Square Snow Mound Gives Kids First Taste of Snowboarding
Thursday, February 9, 2012
From DNAinfo: "Three-year-old Samantha Darnell got her first taste of snowboarding on Thursday morning — in Union Square."
Top 25 Women in Civic Sphere
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
From The Epoch Times: "Jennifer Falk, executive director of the Union Square Partnership and one of 25 recipients of the Above and Beyond award for women in public and civic service."
VC firm abandons midtown for digital district
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
From Crain's New York: "Mr. Greenspan said he’s been seeing a lot of transactions in which a business like FirstMark that serves the tech industry is moving from midtown to the Union Square area to be nearer to potential clients or investments.”
Tortaria Brings Tortas And Tequila To Union Square
Monday, January 30, 2012
From Gothamist Blog: "The Union Square area hasn't been starved for food options in decades, and it isn't likely to anytime soon. Just today the area gets another eatery with the arrival of Tortaria to the corner of 12th Street and University Place."
$16 million combo purchase at 15 USW set to break nabe records?
Saturday, January 28, 2012
From The Real Deal: "Rothman would not reveal the identity of the buyer due to a confidentiality agreement. “I believe it’s the largest apartment ever sold on Union Square,” Rothman said."
Haven’s Kitchen: An Oasis for Cooks in Union Square
Thursday, January 26, 2012
From Clean Plates Blog: "Haven’s Kitchen, a gorgeous new cooking school/market/event space in Union Square, stands out in a city full of trendy locavore food businesses."
Despite Snow Storm, Union Square Greenmarket Carries On
Saturday, January 21, 2012
From The Village Voice Blog: "In spite of the year's first major snowfall, the Greenmarket went on as planned today at Union Square."
City Plans to Replace Washington Irving with Software Engineering Academy
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
From DNAinfo: "As Cornell and Technion prepare to break ground for their engineering campus on Governor’s Island, city officials are hoping some of its future students will come from a new computer engineering high school set to open this fall near Union Square."
New York Tech: 12 people to watch in 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
From NY Daily News: "The New York tech scene is booming and the next Mark Zuckerberg might be right here in the city, sharing space with a dozen other startups in a loft near Union Square."
Danny Meyer's Magic Touch: How To Create 4-Star Experiences And Lines Around The Block
Friday, January 13, 2012
From Fast Company: “Meyer's Union Square Cafe, Eleven Madison Park, and Gramercy Tavern consistently appear on most major New York top restaurant lists.”
Food Stamp Use Soars at Union Square Greenmarket
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
From DNAinfo: “I think Union Square has a bit of a reputation because it is such a hub for chefs and people love to talk about the variety,” said Cheryl Huber, assistant director of Greenmarket for GrowNYC, which runs markets across the city and visits Union Square’s market at least once a week.”
Shoppers Bask Sunshine for Union Square Holiday Market
Sunday, November 27, 2011
From DNAInfo: "Thousands of holiday shoppers basked in the balmy weather this weekend as they picked up gifts for friends and loved ones at the Union Square Holiday Market."
Harvest in the Square Event to Unite Food and Fundraising
Thursday, September 22, 2011
From DNAInfo: "More than 50 restaurants and 40 wineries will fill Union Square Park on Thursday night to serve up some of the district’s finest food and drinks — and it’s all for a good cause. The 16th annual Harvest in the Square, presented by the Union Square Partnership, invites patrons to taste delicious and exotic dishes, often prepared using ingredients from the Union Square Greenmarket."
Whimsical Elephant Sculpture Delights Union Square Onlookers
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
From NY1: "New Yorkers stampeding through Union Square will notice a new piece of public art A 26-foot-tall bronze elephant, designed by Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo, appears to defy gravity as it balances on its trunk. Barcelo says it is meant to look like a tree from afar, and only when it is seen up close does it look like an elephant."
Union Square Pedestrian Plaza Is Declared a Success
Monday, September 12, 2011
From New York Times: "The city’s Department of Transportation has declared its pedestrian plaza on the north side of Union Square, the fourth such major street revamping along Broadway, an out-and-out success, despite some early qualms from residents."
Tech Firms Move to Hip New Home
Thursday, August 25, 2011
From Wall Street Journal: "The media have Midtown. The banks have Wall Street. Now tech companies are laying their foundation near Union Square. The emergence of Union Square as a destination for technology firms got its start several years ago. But the neighborhood's tech community received a boost this year with the arrival of household names such as computer giant Apple Inc. and the impending arrival of user-review site Yelp."
Yoga Among Latest Offerings At "Summer In The Square"
Thursday, June 30, 2011
From NY1: "Summer is in full-swing at the newly-renovated Union Square Park. As part of its "Summer in the Square," the Union Square Partnership this year is offering free yoga and running classes as well as a fitness boot camp, theatre, and musical performances. "It doesn't seem like your ideal zen place to do yoga, but I do think it was nice and everyone that came really wanted to be here," said yoga instructor Bryn Chrisman.
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The Andy
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
From New York Times: "Uptown, art lovers were bidding as much as $38.4 million this week for Andy Warhol’s early paintings. Downtown, where Mr. Warhol reigned for years as a pop artist-provocateur, things were considerably different. Fans of the wraith-like Warhol now have a statue of their man standing in a mini-park, near his former studio at Broadway and 17th."
‘Mission Accomplished’ on Park, BID Broadens Focus
Thursday, May 12, 2011
From The Villager: "The Union Square Partnership entered 2011 with a thriving retail environment and a record of major accomplishments, including the completion of the plaza at the north end of Union Square Park, new trees on side streets and a new plaza with a chrome-plated statue of Andy Warhol."
Statues, Rallies, Vendors and 200 Years of History
Thursday, May 12, 2011
From The Villager: "With a statue of Abraham Lincoln dedicated in 1870, five years after the end of the Civil War, and a place in history as the terminus of the first Labor Day parade (on Sept. 5, 1882), the name of Union Square Park might be supposed to reflect either or both of those events. The origin of the name is far older than either, however, and more prosaic."
Farmers Set Down Roots at City’s Primo Greenmarket
Thursday, May 12, 2011
From The Villager: "The Union Square Greenmarket was New York City’s first and it is still the largest of the city’s 62 Greenmarkets. It opened in August 1976 with 10 farmers. Now there are around 140 farmers at Union Square. They sell their wares on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — vegetables, fruit, flowers, bread, cheese and other dairy products, wine, lavender and much more."
Andy Warhol Commemorated in Chrome on Union Square
Thursday, March 31, 2011
From New York Times: "Chrome is the new bronze. That’s one of the main lessons of “The Andy Monument,” a glistening semi-accurate sculpture of the Pop artist Andy Warhol. It was unveiled yesterday on the northwest corner of Union Square, amid a small throng that included two surviving Warhol superstars (Taylor Meade and Ultra Violet), friends and colleagues of the artist, art world press and curious passers-by."
Statue Of Andy Warhol Erected In Union Square Park
Thursday, March 31, 2011
From NY1: "Andy Warhol returns to his old factory. A life-size statue of the pop culture icon is now on display outside what used to be Warhol's studio in Union Square. The nearly 10-foot high chrome monument is standing tall at the pedestrian plaza at Broadway and West 17th Street, outside what used to be Warhol's "Factory" studio during the 1970s and early 1980s."
Fredi Sandwich Bar: A Family-Run Sandwich Shop
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
From: The Wall Street Journal: "If it seems like Fredi Sandwich Bar, a new spot in the Union Square area, is homier and more personal than the average restaurant, there's good reason for that. It's a labor of love for a food-obsessed family."
New Director Named to Village Alliance Business Improvement District
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
From DNAInfo: "A former city official who helped transform Union Square in recent years through his work with the local business improvement district is moving on to Greenwich Village. William Kelley, current director of economic development for the Union Square Partnership, has been tapped to take over as executive director of the Village Alliance business improvement district, it was announced Tuesday."
NYer of the Year
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Every year, NY1 tries to find one New Yorker whose actions have had a dramatic effect on the city. For 2010, they named Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, whose bike lanes and pedestrian plazas near Union Square and throughout the City are changing the landscape of the Big Apple in a profound way.
The 2010 NYC Streetsies
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
From Streetsblog.org: "One of New York’s great public spaces got much better around the edges with the addition of pedestrian areas on nearby streets. Broadway’s green ribbon now extends all the way from 59th Street to 14th Street, and, to borrow a concept from Project for Public Spaces, Union Square’s outer park has become a fitting link to the inner park, at least on two sides of the square."
New York Architecture: The Events of the Year
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The New Yorker named Sukkah City one of the ten architectural events in New York in 2010 that will have a meaningful effect on 2011 (and beyond).
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The Public Warhol in a Public Square
Thursday, November 25, 2010
From New York Times describes a Public Art Fund project to be installed in Union Square this spring: "... the New York artist Rob Pruitt chose this bustling area for the Warhol sculpture, called “The Andy Monument.” He had a particular corner in mind, at 17th Street and Broadway, just outside the building that once housed Warhol’s Factory. The sculpture depicts Warhol as he looked in the 1970s, in his signature fright wig, blue jeans and a tweed jacket.
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Union Square Rooftop A "Green" Feat
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A green roof is often an amenity found in new construction, but after Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his green roof initiative in September, older buildings are working to retrofit their rooftops. One of the first to complete this project is One Irving Place in Union Square.
Huge Green Roof Sprouts at Union Square
Monday, November 15, 2010
From Crain's New York Business: "Zeckendorf Towers gets leafy new top billed as the largest in the city; saving money on cooling bills and improving the view at the same time. ... Tower residents share the roof and pass the area to access the complex's amenities, including a gym and a pool. The roof, however, was in need of repair.
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Union Square Booming Despite Soft Economy
Thursday, September 23, 2010
From The New York Times: "As Mr. Meyer’s restaurant prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Union Square is on something of a roll. A $20 million project has reshaped the once-barren north end, and even on the heels of a recession more than two dozen stores, restaurants and bars have opened this year alone on and around the square.
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It’s Opening Day for the Newest Stretch of Broadway’s Green Ribbon
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
From Streetsblog.org: "One of Manhattan’s premier public spaces is now safer, roomier, and livelier. DOT officially opened its improvements to the Union Square area today, including new pedestrian plazas and a continuation of the Broadway bike lane into a contraflow lane on the north side of the square. Several pieces of the re-design were already in heavy use today.
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Sukkah City: A Harvest of Shelters
Thursday, September 16, 2010
From The New York Times: "On Sunday a dozen innovative sukkahs will go on display for two days in the south plaza of Union Square. Sukkah City will include one shelter made from a single 5,400-foot-long steel cable; another that resembles an inflatable pool toy; yet another made of cardboard signs printed by homeless people — a dozen structures ripe with metaphoric possibilities.
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A Look at the Finalists in the Sukkah City Design Competition
Sunday, September 12, 2010
From New York Magazine: "A village of high-concept lean-tos is about to sprout in Union Square. The gathering of bulbous and bristling huts, variously built out of rattan, grass, wire, cardboard, hemp, and wooden slats, may resemble a camp for design-conscious refugees...The design competition Sukkah City encouraged its entrants—all 600 of them, from 43 countries—to marry religious tradition with architectural radicalism in the timely form of short-term shelter."
Broadway Pedestrian Plaza by Union Square Is Happening!
Friday, September 10, 2010
From Gothamist: "Despite the knee-jerk opposition from local property owners, the DOT is marching forward with big changes to Broadway and Union Square north[...]Here at Gothamist we welcome this bold transformation, particularly because that intersection where Broadway meets 17th Street is exceedingly hairy for pedestrians and cyclists."
'Wichcraft Is Growing, Despite Economic Troubles
Sunday, September 5, 2010
From The New York Post: "...small business owners...are relentlessly fuelling New York's innovative jobs machine...Jeffrey Zurofsky's 'Wichcraft, a chain of 12 fancy sandwich shops and eateries in Manhattan, is a perfect example. Revenues are roughly $17 million today on an annualized basis, up 25 percent from a year ago."
Work Set to Begin on Union Square Pedestrian Plaza
Thursday, August 26, 2010
From Town & Village: "The transformation of Union Square's north end begins this month. The city Department of Transportation will begin implementing pedestrian plaza spaces and traffic changes to the Broadway and East 17th Street corridors that's aimed at improving safety conditions in the Union Square area."
Tree Pit Renovations Spruce Up 14th Street
Thursday, August 26, 2010
From Town & Village: "As part of Union Square Partnership's district beautification efforts, 56 tree pits along 14th Street from First Avenue to Sixth were given a complete makeover this summer."
Pondering Sculpture Under the Trees
Thursday, August 26, 2010
From The New York Times: "Further uptown at Union Square Park, meanwhile, the filmmaker, actress, writer and artist Miranda July offers more lighthearted works in a show titled Eleven Heavy Things[...]The beauty of Ms. July’s deceptively slight, poetically touching social sculpture is that the pictures people take will circulate among friends and relatives, reach an audience that someone like the magisterial Joseph Beuys could only dream of."
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A Walk Through Union Square
Thursday, July 29, 2010
From Real Estate Bisnow: "Union Square hasn’t been immune to the recession, but focusing on completing the park’s north end renovation, keeping sidewalks clean, the district safe, and pedestrian counts at their highest levels has kept the neighborhood healthy, Union Square Partnership executive director Jennifer Falk tells us.
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NYC Water Comes to Union Square
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
From The Villager: "One of the new NYC Water on The Go six-spigot drinking fountains at Union Square came in handy for multiple H20-seekers last week...Last Friday, at the SpilLover interactive eco-performance in Times Square — in which dancers carried oil-colored water on their heads — performers walked in bare feet in the heat, or performed in prone positions..."
Nordstrom Rack Makes Its Manhattan Debut
Thursday, July 1, 2010
From ICSC Shopping Center Today: "After years of waiting for the right real estate opportunity, Nordstrom opened its first New York City store in May...The cachet of the Nordstrom name could give Rack an edge over other discounters in the brand-conscious New York market."
New Union Square Playground Earns High Marks
Sunday, June 20, 2010
From The New York Observer's 'Playground:" …Take the subway north to Union Square and you will find an equally intriguing playground—the Union Square Park Playground. The 15,000-square-foot space features futuristic climbing structures; a sandbox with a water-play ledge and fountain to make mud; checkerboard flooring made of interlocking rubber tiles; and a stainless-steel talk tube, where kids can stand on opposite sides of the park and hear one another speak."
Miranda July Is Here 'Til October
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
From Blogue.us: "A public exhibition of one of Blogue’s most favorite artists, Miranda July is on view from May 29 through October 3, 2010 in Union Square Park. The work is absolutely fun and thoughtful and there’s no question New Yorkers of all ages and types will enjoy it."
Sukkah City Design Contest Comes to Union Square Park
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
From The Wall Street Journal: "Next in line for an architectural overhaul: the sukkah--the temporary structure built for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot[...]The change comes courtesy of a new design contest, Sukkah City. The 12 finalists who are selected will build their designs in Union Square, where they will be on view from Sept. 19 to 21."
L.A. artist’s work is featured in Union Square Park
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
From The Villager: "Sisters Lily, 8, and Georgia Hupfel, 11, were the first to experience the new public art exhibit “Eleven Heavy Things” last Friday in Union Square Park, where it will be on view through Oct. 3. The work’s creator, Miranda July, showed the young critics some fun ways to take in the art."
USP Honors Organizations for Their Contributions to the Community
Thursday, May 27, 2010
From Town and Village: "The Union Square Partnership has held its the annual meeting where the following groups were honored for their contributions to the community: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Architecture Research Office, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Levien & Company, Padilla Construction Services and Hill International.
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Pavilion cafe R.F.P. is served
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
From The Villager: "The Department of Parks on Tuesday issued its long-awaited request for proposals to operate a seasonal cafe at the Union Square Park pavilion. The R.F.P. says that takeout service for park patrons must be part of the food service, and there is an option to develop a small year-round kiosk in the north plaza of the park with outdoor seating in addition to the pavilion."
New stores, eateries heat up already-sizzling area
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
From The Villager: "The retail renaissance of Union Square continues to unfold. A neighborhood that once conjured up images of a drug-infested park and low-rent, outdated stores has become a major retail destination. And the recent addition of high-profile entrants such as Nordstrom Rack and Best Buy is further cementing the area’s appeal, which includes a newly restored park and the city’s most iconic Greenmarket."
End of north-end redesign project is finally here
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
From The Villager: "The $20 million redesign of the north end of Union Square Park, which began two years ago, is more than 98 percent complete this week and right on schedule for a formal opening in the next few weeks. “We’ve come a long way,” said Jennifer Falk, executive director of the Union Square Partnership, the business improvement district, or BID, that sponsored the reconstruction in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation."
Union Square Park Is A Meeting Place for New School Activists
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
From The Villager: "On Dec. 3 of last year, hundreds of freshmen students from Parsons The New School held a die-in in Union Square’s then-still-unrenovated northern plaza to mark the 25th anniversary of the Bhopal, India, chemical disaster."
Discount Store Is New York Beachhead for Nordstrom
Monday, May 10, 2010
From The New York Times: "After more than a century, Nordstrom, the upscale department store chain from Seattle, will make its Manhattan debut on Tuesday. But don’t expect $4,000 dresses. Expect 25,000 pairs of discounted shoes, and an automated checkout line more at home in a supermarket than a purveyor of luxury goods."
Sukkah City in Union Square Park
Thursday, May 6, 2010
FromThe Architect's Newspaper: "Hoping to challenge not only New Yorkers’ notions about sukkahs but also the world’s, Joshua Foer has launched Sukkah City for this coming Sukkot. From September 19–21, a dozen experimental sukkahs will be constructed in Union Square Park, created by what Foer anticipates will be a mix of the world’s foremost architects and artists, though the competition is open to anyone, goyim included."
The New School to Build a Multipurpose, 16-Story Building
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
From The New York Times: "The board of the New School approved plans on Wednesday evening to build a 16-story, $353 million University Center, the largest construction project in the university’s 91-year history in Greenwich Village."
Union Square Park Will House 'Indie Art' Installation
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
From The Wall Street Journal: "Union Square Park soon may become the place to be for those who fancy fiberglass and outdoor art. Starting May 29, an interactive sculpture series created by indie-darling author, artist and filmmaker Miranda July will be on display."
Plan Gives Pedestrians a Plaza At Union Square
Saturday, April 24, 2010
From The New York Times: "First the city repurposed Times Square, converting some of its streets to a pedestrian promenade. Similar plans are in store for 34th Street by the Empire State Building. Now Union Square could become the latest Manhattan landmark to gain a pedestrian plaza, the open-air concrete park that is quickly becoming the Bloomberg administration's signature contribution to the streets of New York."
Parks Department Unveils Union Square Playground
Friday, March 19, 2010
From NY1: "The Parks Department and the Union Square Partnership are officially unveiling a 15000-square-foot playground featuring state-of-the-art equipment [...] "It's a great place for kids and their parents to come," said Manhattan Parks Department Commissioner William Castro."
New Union Square Playground Attracts Parents and Children from Across Manhattan
Friday, March 19, 2010
From DNAinfo: "Spring has sprung at the new 15,000-square-foot playground in Union Square, which was packed Friday with children and their parents. The playground, which officially opened on Jan. 14, is nearly three times the size of the previous play space and features state-of-the-art equipment. It took nearly two years to renovate."
New Union Square Playground Getting Rave Reviews
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
From The Villager: "The new, expanded Union Square Park playground opened two weeks ago... [and] word got around quickly to children and parents, who flocked to the space at the north end of the park... “We couldn’t be more thrilled that the Union Square Park’s expanded playground is open,” Jennifer Falk, executive director of the partnership, said. “The kids have given it a huge thumbs up and parents and caregivers have been overwhelmingly positive.”
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Union Square Wonderland
Sunday, December 27, 2009
From NY Magazine: "The beautiful, brand-new 15,000-square-foot kiddie Shangri-la pictured here has instantly raised the playground bar citywide. It’s the result of a year and a half of construction... and seemingly endless consultations with learning experts, botanists (to make sure the plants wouldn’t be poisonous), and neighborhood parents. Learn more about the 15 Coolest Features."
Union Square: a Bright Spot in New York’s Economy
Friday, December 11, 2009
From The Villager: "This year has witnessed many milestones in the ongoing renaissance of the Union Square district. While New York City and the nation struggle to break free from this recession, Union Square stands as a rare bright spot and is poised to remain a vibrant neighborhood during these worrisome times."
Best Buy Opens 24 Hour NYC Store
Monday, November 23, 2009
From Twice.com: New York — Best Buy opened its first 24-hour store in the U.S., a 48,000-square-foot two-story location on Union Square at the corner of East 14th Street and 4th Avenue earlier this month. The store celebrated the grand opening by presenting $5,000 checks to two local non-profit organizations: Union Square Partnership, which will fund a new project in the area, and Safe Horizons.
Manhattan Magazine About Town Harvest in the Square
Sunday, November 1, 2009
From Manhattan Magazine: "The 14th Annual Harvest in the Square event was a delicious treat for the hundreds of foodies that came prepared for a night of unforgettable food, fun, cocktails and music."
METRO 2009 Harvest in the Square Wrap Up
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
From Metro: "Highlights from September 24, 2009 Harvest in the Square."
The Micro Economy of Union Square
Monday, September 28, 2009
From New York Magazine: "When Circuit City closed its doors at the south side of Union Square in February, it seemed to signify something ominous about the declining health of the city itself."
Commerical Real Estate Booming In Union Square
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Summer in Union Square
Thursday, July 30, 2009
From Red Val.net: "I love the atmosphere in New York City's Union Square. It's a stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city surrounding it. Unlike the expansive, verdant hole Central Park makes in the middle of the city; Union Square manages to blend a small park, subway entrance, a farmer's market, and an events ground in a compact space between 14th and 17th Streets to the south and north, respectively."
Retail Combo Takes Vacant Union Square Megastore
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
From Globest.com: "NEW YORK CITY-Nordstrom will open Manhattan’s first Nordstrom Rack off-price concept at the former Virgin Megastore; Best Buy is moving in next door."
Best NYC Outdoor Fitness Classes
Thursday, July 16, 2009
From Time Out New York: "Skip your standard snooze-button slap schtick and get out of bed in time to take advantage of these complimentary fitness classes, held all summer long in Union Square. Early birds get the serenity, so to speak, when they catch the 8am yoga class for all skill levels.
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New York's Best Walking Tours
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
From NY Daily News: "Not in the mood for a DIY walk? Then check out one of these guided group tours led by local experts: Union Square; How did Union Square get its name? Was it the Civil War Union troops or labor rallies that gave NYC's original "village green" its name? Find the answer to this and more during a 90-minute tour of the historical site."
The Toxic Avenger Rocks at Summer in the Square
Saturday, July 11, 2009
From Broadwayworld.com: "On Thursday July 9th, the cast of "THE TOXIC AVENGER" took to the stage in New York City's Union Square as part of the 2009 "Summer in the Square," a series of events taking place each Thursday through August 13th. The large crowd enjoyed the wonderful weather as they were treated to a few numbers from the award-winning Off-Broadway musical."
Park and Plaza Renovations Take Final Form
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
FromThe Villager: "The $20 million Union Square Park north-end renovation project is right on schedule for its intended completion and opening this fall. The project, being built by the Parks Department and sponsored by the Union Square Partnership business improvement district, will include a new playground three times larger than the current one and a restored pavilion."
Vibrant Free Performances and Events in Union Square Park This Summer
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
From The Villager: "Cast members from “Blue Man Group” and “Altar Boyz,” above, are among the performers who have entertained crowds in Union Square at the Summer in the Square series of free outdoor events. Sponsored by the Union Square Partnership, “SITS” also features free yoga classes, music and more."
High End Yoga Shop Streches Way Beyond Sweatpants
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
From The Villager: "Chip Wilson opened his first lululemon athletica store nine years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia. One hundred outlets later, lululemon athletica has come to Union Square to sell its high-end athletic wear to men and women. The store’s concept is fit and function, but not at bargain-basement prices. Tops average around $60 and pants $100."
Surveys, Solar Bins, Wi-Fi
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
From The Villager: "Expect a few changes in Union Square in the coming months. The Union Square Partnership, the area’s local business improvement district, or BID, has been busy packing in as many amenities as it can before the start of the summer."
BID is Building Momentum and is Delivering Results
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
From The Villager: "Union Square is New York's ultimate neighborhood destination, home to the city's oldest Greenmarket, the best restaurants and shops and a historic park that serves as an oasis in the midst of a bustling metropolis."
LPC electrifried by Con Ed "commanding presence"
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
From The Villager: "The Landmarks Preservation Commission last week designated the 26-story Consolidated Edison building and tower, built in stages between 1910 and 1929, at 4 Irving Place on E. 14th St., as a city landmark."
Partnership and Seldes are honored
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
From The Villager: "The Vineyard Theatre’s 2009 gala attracted more than 250 guests to the Rainbow Room on Monday in a “Celebration of Community” honoring the Union Square Partnership and the beloved and distinguished actress Marian Seldes."
People Converge, and Interests Compete
Friday, December 26, 2008
From NY Times: "Union Square Park wasn’t named to honor the labor movement — or the winning side in the Civil War, for that matter. The label has more prosaic origins: when city planners laid out the square in the 1830s, it sat at the union of three major roads, where stagecoaches picked up routes leading to Albany or Boston."
The Jewel Box of Union Square
Friday, December 19, 2008
From NY Times: "At the Union Square Holiday Market, now in its 14th year, the products and vendors are as geographically diverse as the city itself. Late in the evening on a mid-November Wednesday, when Union Square was dark and quiet, a mild-mannered, blue-eyed man named Eldon Scott stood near the bronze statue of George Washington with a surveyor’s wheel in his hand and counted out six paces."
Union Square Holiday Market Opens For Season
Saturday, November 22, 2008
From NY1: "While many holiday shoppers are tightening their belts, vendors in Union Square Park's Holiday Market are hoping to see lots of green."
Considering Commercial Diversity and Union Square
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
From The Villager: "When Danny Meyer opened the Union Square Cafe 24 years ago, area rents hovered around $8 per square foot. Today comparable space could rent for up to $400 per square foot. The business dilemma of astronomical rents was one of the issues under consideration on Mon., Nov. 10, at the Union Square Partnership Fall Forum titled, “Spotlight on Commercial Diversity in Union Square.”
Volunteers Beautify City Parks
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Cream of the Crop at Harvest
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
From The Villager: "More than 1,000 people attended the 13th Annual Harvest in the Square food and wine tasting extravaganza on Sept. 18. The event raised funds to support the beautification and maintenance of and programming for Union Square Park. Attendees dined on fare from more than 40 participating restaurants in the Union Square area."
The Sweet Sound of Union Square Via Israel
Monday, September 22, 2008
Magazine Editor's Efforts for School are Award Winning
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
From The Villager: "In the mid-1990s, Washington Irving High School was racked by violence and believed to be a staging ground for gang activity. Area business proprietors wanted to close the school down, and Robert Walsh, then head of the 14th St.-Union Square Business Improvement District — today known as the Union Square Partnership — came looking for volunteers to tackle the problem."
Renovation Proceeds as Restaurant Dispute Simmers
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
From The Villager: "The third and final phase of the Union Square Park reconstruction got underway last month when work began on the north end of the 1839 park. A public-private partnership of the city Department of Parks and Recreation and the Union Square Partnership business improvement district, the estimated $20 million project is the culmination of a park restoration that began in the 1980s when the area south of 16th St.
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For W Hotel Manager, Giving Back is Good Business
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
From The Villager: "Edward Maynard, the general manager of the upscale W Hotel on the northeast corner of Union Square and 17th St., enjoys relating how in 1985 he got bounced from his first hotel job with the Stamford Marriot in Connecticut. After about nine weeks of a 16-week management-training program, the manager told him they were going to drop him from the program."
Big Onion's Walking Tours Reveal Layers of History
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
From The Villager: “Gonna take a walk down Union Square. You never know who you’re gonna find there,” sang Lou Reed (from the song, “Run, Run, Run” on “The Velvet Underground & Nico” album) back in the group’s drug-addled prime and when one incarnation of Andy Warhol’s The Factory was located at 860 Broadway on the west side of the square. These days one thing you are sure to find there every Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Chesnutt and Mendez are Partnership's 2008 Honorees
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
From The Villager: "Jane Chesnutt, editor in chief of Woman’s Day, and Councilmember Rosie Mendez will be this year’s honorees at the Union Square Partnership’s 15th annual Education Program Luncheon on May 19 at the Union Square Ballroom, 27 Union Square West between 15th and 16th Sts."
Business Improvement District's Work is Paying Off
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
From The Villager: "For the dynamic Union Square district, 2007 marked another major leap forward for the neighborhood’s continuing revitalization. The eclectic energy along 14th St. and around Union Square Park is evident in the area’s rich mix of retail stores and restaurants, Off Broadway and multiplex theaters, museum and exhibition spaces, universities, hospitals and the city’s first and largest Greenmarket."
BIDs Make Emergencies Their Business
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
From The Villager: "Ready New York for Business is the BIDs’ morning get-together offering a chance to learn more about preparing for all types of emergencies, including fire, power outage, natural disasters and terrorism."
Sorbetto Sampling, Chocolate OD'ing at Harvest in the Square
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
From The Villager: "At the 12th annual Harvest in the Square in Union Square last Thursday, local gourmands enjoyed the offerings of more than 50 restaurants, nine beverage firms and 12 wineries. Above, Jennifer Falk, executive director of the Union Square Partnership business improvement district, sampled the blackberry cabernet sorbetto from Ciao Bella Gelato."
A Harmonic Convergence in Union Square
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Union Square BID has a Boon
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
From The Villager: "Just two decades ago, Union Square was in awful shape. Drug dealers and criminals roamed the park at night, making it unsafe to walk through. Storefronts on the square were still vacant, a symbol of the city’s economic woes."
Students Give to and Get Back from the Neighborhood
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
From The Villager: "While ninth graders from Washington Irving High School donned gardeners’ gloves and wielded hand spades last week to plant a native garden in Union Square Park, a class of the school’s seniors deliberated over the wisdom of using college loan money for textbooks versus a new pair of Nikes."
Falk is Focused on Completing North End Renovation
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
From The Villager: "Falk is focused on completing north-end renovationIn a May 3 interview with the editorial staff of The Villager, Falk said the plans for the reconstruction, sponsored by the BID in cooperation with the city Department of Parks and Recreation, would go to the Art Commission on June 13, with final approval expected in July."
Pilot Program for Garbage Recycling in Union Square
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
From The Villager: "Last Wednesday, a new recycling program, The Public Space Recycling Pilot, was announced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty and Councilmember Michael McMahon, chairperson of the Council’s Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management. The program will be a collaboration of the Department of Sanitation with the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Transportation."
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Jennifer Falk to Head Union Square Business District
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
From The Villager: "The Union Square Partnership board of directors announced last Thursday that Jennifer Falk, currently first deputy press secretary for Mayor Mike Bloomberg and spokesperson for Dan Doctoroff, deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding, will be the business improvement district’s new executive director beginning Jan. 3, 2007."
Union Square: The Epicenter of the City's Energy
Monday, September 25, 2006
From NY Sun: "In 1979, architecture critic Paul Goldberger wrote that Union Square "can accommodate flamboyant showoffs and it can accommodate derelicts, but not genteel matrons."
Plans at Union Square to Enhance Its Place in History as a Gathering Place
Thursday, March 30, 2006
From NY Sun: "For nearly 170 years, Union Square has been a gathering place for commerce, entertainment, labor, political events, and recreation."
Restauranteur and Attorney are New Co-Chairpersons of Union Square Partnership
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
From The Villager: "The Union Square Partnership last week elected Danny Meyer and Eric Seiler as co-chairpersons of the partnership board of directors to succeed Eugene R. McGrath, board chairperson for the past seven years."
Top 12 Public Squares in the U.S. and Canada
Thursday, December 1, 2005
From Project for Public Places: "Union Square Park Named One of the Top Public Spaces."
