The annual meeting of shareholders took place on July 22. Two days later we distributed the minutes and the Powerpoint presentation via e-mail to everyone whose address we have. If you did not get this material and would like to see it, please contact donwillmott@hotmail.com.
Anyone curious about what is happening to real estate values in our neighborhood (hint: they’re going down) should know about StreetEasy, currently the best available resource for block-by-block and apartment-by-apartment comparisons of current listings, including recent prices. An invaluable resource as we navigate these interesting economic times.
The lastest neighborhood store to shutter is Environment 33, the high-end home furnishings boutique on University at 10th. Seems like it was a bad time, economically speaking. to be in the business of selling expensive knicknacks.
Looking for an authentic New York City experience for the whole family this summer? Union Square Partnership says Union Square is the perfect destination for summertime city fun with the kids. Check out our curated kids’ itinerary for the top picks on how to spend the very best kids’ day out in Union Square NYC. Spend your day browsing local toy and book stores, eating at kid-friendly restaurants, and seeing must-visit spots in Union Square Park. Plus check out insider tips on the coolest photo-op spots along the way.
Visit the newly opened Figa at 15 East 12th St. for what looks to be tasty Italian food.
Target Union Square has finally opened in the former Food Emporium location at Union Square East. At a time when Target is closing other stores partly in response to unprecedented theft, it will be interesting to see what safeguards they put in place in this new location.
A news flash about the Zen Palate site on Union Sqare East, and it’s decidedly downmarket:
“The Riese Organization just purchased 34 Union Square (between 15th and 16th), formerly home to Zen Palate and plans to install a TGI Friday’s and a bonus Tim Horton’s in the space. Its been vacant in the two years since Zen Palate vacated due to “astronomical and non-negotiable increases” in their rent, a rent that has dropped 40% in the last six months. Choice quote: “…while many chefs in the district purchase food from the popular green market there, T.G.I. Friday’s will not join them, says Mr. Riese. ‘We are not that type of restaurant…'” Indeed.