Community Issues
The Cobblestones Return
Well, the re-construction of Gansevoort Street and Seravalli program is obviously a big embarrassing mess, nonetheless, it is nice to see that one promise is being kept: the cobblestones are being returned to their rightful place on Gansevoort Street, and the craftsmen are doing a beautiful job placing them just so. Welcome back... »
The Highline Opens
Monday, the Highline opened to the public, and I managed to sneak my way up there on Monday night. And oh folks, I’m feeling so happy to have this odd little slice of park right out our backdoor! For now, the only entrance is on Gansevoort street. Go on up, bring a book and enjoy one... »
Streetscapes in NYC
The Village Alliance, which has been hosting some pretty cool events lately, will be having their Annual Meeting on June 18. It will feature DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan who will give a keynote address on Streetscapes in NYC & how they are & will continue to change in favor of more pedestrian usage... »
Seravalli Park Update
The DEP was supposed to have finished their work within 18 months of starting. Clearly this has not happened. There was a lot of discussion about when they actually started so they are anywhere from 2 years to 5 years late. In any event, they will be finished this portion of... »
HighLine Update
The High Line will open next week. The exact date is not set since they are waiting for the C of O. The hours will be 7am - 10pm. No bikes, rollerblades, skateboards nor dogs will be allowed. This first segment runs from Gansevoort St. where there is a staircase... »
St. Vincent’s Triangle Open Space Public Input Session
From CB 2 St. Vincent’s Triangle Open Space Public Input Session – Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., The New School, 65 Fifth Avenue, Swayduck Auditorium, First Floor. CB 2 is working with Project for Public Spaces (www.pps.org), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces, to generate public input... »
Rally on School Overcrowding
From CB 2 Rally on the Steps of City Hall on School Overcrowding – Wednesday, May 6, 4:00 p.m. Broadway & Chambers Streets (Take the 1/2/3 to Chambers Street or 4/5/6 or J/M/Z to City Hall). CB 2 has been working closely with local parents, elected officials and advocates on finding new classroom space (you... »
Chelsea Perp
Neighbors, Council Member Christine Quinn's office has sent out an alert regarding an incident on January 12th in which a 12-year old girl was sexually abused in Chelsea (the exact location not released to protect the identity of the victim). »
GVSHP Rocks it again - woo woo!!!
Dear friend, Good news! Last night, Community Board #2 voted to reject variances to allow a 55% increase in the size of a planned development at 347 West 13th Street (at Washington Street) in the Meatpacking District. GVSHP and its members hadpushed hard to get the Community Board to reverse a unanimous vote... »
Calling all 4-Year Olds to Class
from Christine Quinn's office: Dear Neighbor, The City has been allowed by the State to go ahead with its mid-year UPK expansion and we need your help. As a result, the City Council is once again partnering with the Department of Education (DOE), the Administration for Children Services (ACS) and childcare advocates to... »
M8 Bus - Save it OR Lose It Public Hearing
from GVSHP Dear Neighbor: I thought you would be interested in the results below from our survey of M8 bus riders. Thanks for your assistance with this important project. Remember that the MTA public hearing on the M8 is tonight, Wednesday, January 14th at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel (1335 Sixth Avenue and 53rd Street).... »
Assauts in the Village - be vigilant
December 11, 2008 Dear Neighbor, It is with regret that I write to inform you of six violent muggings that have occurred in the West Village from November 15th to December 4th. This past Monday, the 6th Precinct formally declared these muggings to be a pattern and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has... »
Two Arrests Made in Connection with Village Muggings
Yay 6th Precinct! December 17, 2008 Dear Neighbor, As you may know, early yesterday morning two men were arrested in connection with the string of violent muggings in the West Village. The two men were spotted on West 4th Street and Bank Street by 6th Precinct plain clothes officers from the Anti-Crime Unit. When... »
Gansevoort Plaza - Events
Christine Quinn (Council Speaker) is holding a meeting next week regarding use of the newly reconfigured Gansevoort Plaza. We decided to set this up after we heard a lot of concern from neighborhood residents and businesses about how often and what sort of events will be allowed in the plaza. The new plaza formation... »
Inappropriate Behaviour in Saravelli Park
Hi all - breaking news from a Horatio Street mom: I wanted to let everyone know that there is a man who, for many days, has been sitting in the basketball area of Seravelli Playground (Horatio Street and Washington/8th ave) leering at children. He recently has moved to the picknic tables in the actual... »
Traffic Noises on Horatio Street, two proposals ignored
Traffic Noise on Horatio Street, especially in the wee hours of the morning is a problem. But it seems to be a problem that not many residents are willing to do anything about. Currently, there is a tabled discussion to eliminate night-time parking on one side of Horatio Street in hopes of... »
7pm, Annual Meeting of Horatio Street Association at Goldcrest Post
Come one, come all! ANNUAL’ MEETING OF HSA Tuesday, April 15th 7:00 PM Goldcrest Post 799 Greenwich Street (entrance on Horatio Street) Please write meryrich at usa dot net if you items for the agenda »
College Financial Aid Forum - Everything you need to know
Hi all - I know there are a few students about to hit college age in our little hood, and our awesome State Senator Tom Duane is hosting a forum that they should definitely take advantage of. If anyone can put together a panel to simplify and clarify one of those seemingly incredibly... »
