Partnership News

Tantalize Your Taste Buds; Harvest in the Square

Get your forks and knives ready, the USP's annual tasting event, Harvest in the Square, is just around the corner!  Join over 50 of the city's best restaurants Tuesday, September 19 from 7:30-9:00pm.  Harvest in the Square is an annual fundraiser benefiting Union Square Park, so make sure to buy tickets and show your support while satisfying your palate.  Tickets are on sale through Telecharge at 212-239-6200 or visit www.telecharge.com. For VIP ticket information, call 212-460-1208.

Union Square's 10th Annual Summer in the Square wrapped up Wednesday, August 16th.  We had another successful summer this year, with sizzling performances and great turnouts.  We would like to acknowledge all of our sponsors - Con Edison, JP Morgan Chase, The New School, ORDA, New York University, NY Eye & Ear Infirmary, Union Square Community Coalition and TheaterMania.com - thank you for helping promote the arts in Union Square!

Community Resources Manager: Lanthy Truong

The Union Square Partnership is delighted to spotlight Lanthy Truong in this month's newsletter.  Lanthy has been working with the Partnership since April of 2004 as our Community Resources Manager.  Lanthy is a member of our education team, doing great work for Washington Irving High School. Lanthy holds a Bachelors in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia.  Lanthy hopes to raise awareness and increase support for Washington Irving High School students through greater volunteer and business involvement. Volunteers are an integral part of the programs at WIHS. Last year there were over 100 people volunteering in our various programs. Lanthy and the other members of our education team are currently recruiting volunteers for their ESL Mentoring, Mentoring, Homework Help Tutoring, and Math Tutoring programs for the 2006-2007 school year. If you are interested in getting involved, information sessions and orientations will begin in September. Please contact Lanthy at truongla@coned.com for dates and applications. In addition, the student employment initiative, which prepares students for the workforce by providing them with the necessary tools to apply for, interview, and secure a job, is being expanded. If you or your company are interested in hiring students and providing them with their first employment opportunity, contact Lanthy today and start making a difference in Union Square.

Come by Union Square Park's Southern Plaza on September 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm for the Partnership's annual Back to School Blowout: Party in the Park, Party with a Purpose.  The third annual student event, co-sponsored by Time Out NY and New York University, celebrates the fall return of our local  university and high school students.  Last year more than 5,000 students partied with us, so make sure you come out to the Park's south plaza!

The Union Square Partnership, a non-profit organization, works to ensure the community's vibrancy as a center for business, culture and education and to improve the quality of life for its residents and businesses, by providing supplemental public safety, sanitation, business promotion and economic development services throughout the district. The Union Square Partnership, comprised of a Business Improvement District and Local Development Corporation, facilitates economic development by spearheading educational, economic development and park enhancements and acting as a liaison between community, business and government leaders.

Visit the Union Square Partnership online at www.unionsquarenyc.org

Neighborhood News

Chocolates By The Bald Man

Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man, a new restaurant and chocolate shop has landed in the United States with its Union Square shop. Already a worldwide phenomenon, Max Brenner has started to spread his chocolate love around the neighborhood.  Stop by 843 Broadway (between 13th and 14th streets) and satisfy your sweet tooth with a wide array of confectionary delights ranging from Peanut Butter Brioche French Toast to Banana Split Waffles.  For more information visit their website: www.maxbrenner.com

Forget The Black Pearl, Daphne's is the Real Caribbean Treasure

Daphne Mahoney, Union Square's impressario of Caribbean cooking, has merged Daphne's Caribbean Express and The Blue Mahoe into one amazing eatery - Daphne's at The Blue Mahoe (243 E. 14th Street). Now you can experience all of Daphne's savory flavors - from Jerk Chicken to Curry Goat to Roti - under one roof.  Daphne's at The Blue Mahoe is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Call 212-228-6144 for pick-up and catering. Mention the Union Square Partnership and get a FREE can of soda with your next meal!

The all-new East West Books is now open at 78 Fifth Avenue (at 14th Street), after a year-long renovation.  Along with spiritual and metaphysical books, the new facility includes a vegetarian café, art gallery, yoga studio and jewelry and music departments.  Groups are welcome to hold meetings, private parties and informal gatherings in the café space.  Stop by and enjoy a tasty vegetarian treat or browse through the large selection of books, music, jewelry and more.  For more information, call (212) 243-5994 or visit their website: http://www.eastwestnyc.com.

It's Jeanius!

Long at the top of the game for jeans, Levi's Brand has opened a new store right here in Union Square!  Located at 25 W. 14th Street, The Levi's ® Store has over 2,000 square feet of selling space featuring a world class selection of fits and finishes from the Levi's Red Tab collection.  Stop by today and find your perfect fit!