Ladies, Beware of “Peepers”

A guy I work with (“Skater Bob”) told me about this web site. He and “Normal Bob” have classified the regulars that hang out on Union Square, including, unfortunately, a group of guys they call “peepers”. These “peepers” are essentially perverts that spend their days looking up girls’ skirts– and here’s the clincher– from a [...]

The story about my story

So if you’ve been checking back for the detailed story about the North End construction, I apologize– I haven’t put it up for a very specific reason. A New York publication is looking to print my story, and until I’ve submitted it, I don’t want to put anything on my blog that’s similar… But once [...]

“Change-alujah” and the Union Square Demonstration

Check out the pics and video! I’ll have the story up tonight. A video of Reverend Billy telling the crowd about the “anonymous donation,” by which the construction project became more than just a playground renovation: A video of Anthony Diaz, member of the choir, break dancing: they’re chanting: “Hey Rosie, please save it. Don’t [...]

Union Square Protest

Even though the addition of a restaurant in the Union Square pavilion has been legally approved, the community is still going to protest the North End project. Last Monday, Justice Jane Soloman ruled that the renovation of the North End of Union Square could continue as planned, allowing for the incorporation of a private restaurant [...]

A Large Vacancy

Now that both the Virgin Megastore and Circuit City are on their way out, who will take their place? William Kelley, Director of Economic Development at the Union Square Partnership, said that the BID (Business Improvement District) conducted a survey last fall of residents, business owners and workers in the area. One of the questions [...]

Jamba Juice Oatmeal for $1!

Jamba Juice has created it’s own stimulus deal– slow-cooked oatmeal for only $1. I just had it and it’s pretty good. The oats are cooked just right, so they’re neither soggy nor raw, and the brown sugar chunks and bananas (you can choose from three fruit toppings) make the snack taste as healthy as it [...]

Another Networking Opportunity

On Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m., the Union Square Partnership will have a “Small Business Event and Networking Breakfast,” at NYU’s Palladium Hall Multi-Purpose Room on the 3rd floor of 140 E. 14th St.

A Walk in the Park

March 5, 2009 Every Saturday, a little before 2:00 p.m. a young woman with a sign stands by the Abraham Lincoln statue in Union Square Park. The sign says: “Crossroads of New York.” People slowly begin to congregate around her and by 2:00 p.m. she is usually surrounded by a group of about 20-30 people, [...]

Obama and New York City

The Union Square Partnership has organized “Obama and New York: What’s Next?”, a roundtable discussion about President Obama’s economic policies that will affect New York City in the short term. Panelists will include: Joshua Gotbaum- Operating partner, Blue Wolf Capital Management, member of the Obama Presidential transition team Jonathan Greenspun-  Managing director, Mercury Public Affairs, [...]

Immunity from the Recession

March 5, 2009 Stepping into Pete’s Tavern on 18th Street and Irving Place at 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening, you won’t realize the country is in a recession. Every seat along the 100-year-old rosewood bar is occupied, leaving barely any space to walk. The restaurant area in the rear is also buzzing with conversations. [...]