A Reminder of the History of 61 Fifth

Read this excellent post at Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York to learn the complete history of the doomed building at 61Fifth Ave. on the corner of 13th.

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    The former East West Bookstore on 5th Ave between 13th and `14th will soon open as Human Food, an upscale takeout place with vegan and “paleo” offerings.

  • E-Waste Collection January 12

    Bring your electronic junk to the north end of Union Square on January 12 from 10-2. Here are the details:

    We accept the following working and non-working consumer electronic equipment:

    • Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes)
    • Monitors (CRT and flatscreen)
    • Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
    • Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
    • Tablets and e-readers
    • Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
    • Printers under 100 pounds, scanners, fax machines, etc
    • TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD & Blu-ray Players
    • Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers
    • Portable music players
    • Audio-visual equipment
    • Video-games
    • Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
    • Telecommunication (phones, answering machines, etc.)

    We no longer accept:

    Batteries (except lead-acid batteries from UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) systems, rechargeable batteries can be dropped off for recycling at any store that sells them, also check out IKEA and Staples stores for battery recycling.

    Media, such as disks, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, etc.

    Please visit greendisk.com to purchase a shipping label to get these items recycled

  • Goodbye Garden of Eden, Hello Atherea

    Garden of Eden is gone and missed. In its place will come Atherea, a more organic, health-food focused market and cafe. Does that mean $$$$? Probably. Here’s what they say:

    “At Atherea Natural Market, we are leaders in the niche of premium organic products and your trusted resource for individuals who are dedicated to integrating health and sustainability into their lifestyles. At Atherea Natural Market, we understand that food is foundational to our well-being. Our rigorously curated selection encompasses awide array of local organic and NON-GMO fruits and vegetables, nutrient-dense pantry essentials, organic prepared foods andcatering, along with our third party tested vitamins and supplements. We partner exclusively with local NYS organic farmers who strictly adhere to biodynamic and regenerative farming standards that enhance the health of our ecosystems. This dedication ensures that our customers have access to products that are not only organic and NON-GMO but also responsibly sourced, harvested, and sold within our market.”
    Yep, sounds $$$$
  • Blossom Wilts

    The downtown location of popular vegan restaurant Blossom is out after two years. The team announced the closure of their University Place outpost in an Instagram post, saying that they were “grateful for the chance to focus our energies and resources on our flagship Upper West Side location.”