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to New York City's East Village. Infamously known as the counterculture capital of the world, it is also one of the most historic, diverse and exciting neighborhoods in the country.
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Written by East-Village.com
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03/27/08 |
Democratic US Senator and Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, was introduced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg today, in the Great Hall of Cooper Union. Obama follows in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton, and many others who have graced the stage over the last 150 years. Below is the full transcript of today's speech. COMMENTS (3) |
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Written by Eric Ferrara
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03/03/08 |
Did you know that some of the most infamous gangsters in American history got their start here on the Lower East Side? From Bugsy Siegel and Monk Eastman, to Lucky Luciano and Al Capone. This article traces the criminal roots of the Lower East Side back to the post-Revolutionary War period all the way up to modern day motorcycle and street gangs. COMMENTS (2) |
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Written by Andrew C. Burr, Costar.com
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12/13/07 |
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Kushner Cos., the privately held real estate investment group led by Jared Kushner, is paying $80 million to Lincoln Property Co. to acquire the historic National Audubon Society headquarters building at 700 Broadway in Manhattan.
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Written by Gregory Beyer, NY Times
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12/17/07 |
David Mulkins, a history teacher at the High School of Art and Design, became a community activist because he couldn’t sleep at night. Mr. Mulkins was so annoyed by the racket outside his apartment on E.5th St that he started attending meetings in hope of curbing the incessant noise from the bars that increasingly define his neighborhood. COMMENTS (2) |
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Did you know?
Antonio Flaccomio becomes the first recorded victim of a Mafia hit in NYC at an Italian restaurant that once stood at 8 St. Marks Place, in 1888.
Upcoming Events
Walking Tour: East Village HistoryMay 10, 2008 (11:00 am) ( Day Life) A Look into the World Contemporary ArtMay 10, 2008 (11:00 am) ( Visual Arts) Walking Tour: Gangsters, Murderers, and WeirdosMay 10, 2008 (1:00 pm) ( Day Life) East Village Drinking Tour!!!May 10, 2008 (5:00 pm) ( Night Life) KirtanMay 10, 2008 (9:00 pm) ( Spiritual) Kirtan at the Ramakrishnananda Yoga Vedanta MissionMay 10, 2008 (9:00 pm) ( Spiritual) SatsangMay 11, 2008 (9:00 pm) ( Spiritual) O'Debra Twins Show & TellMay 12, 2008 (10:00 pm) ( Performance Art) View Full Calendar
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