New Old View of Union Square
This image looks southeast from the park toward the intersection of 14th St. and 4th Ave. in 1922, almost exactly 100 years ago. Note that at the time, the statue of George Washington stood at that corner.
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Annual Shareholders’ Meeting: December 3 — In Person!
ByDonPlease note that the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 7-11 East 13th Street Tenants Corp. will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00PM. The meeting will be held at Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue located at 11 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003. A formal notice of the meeting will follow.
The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. If you are interested in running for a seat on the Board, please submit a short synopsis or bio outlining your qualifications and desire to run for the Board of Directors. You may send this information to Mecca White at Mwhite@akam.com no later than Friday, November 1, 2024, so that your name may appear on the ballot.
Additionally, the 2023 Audited Financials are attached. Please keep a copy for your records.
We look forward to your participation at the Annual Meeting.
Portuguese Films in Union Sq. Park
ByDonUnion Square Park will be home to New York’s first Portuguese Film Festival sponsored by the Arte Institute, kicking off Thursday, June 2. The event is “the first of its kind in the United States,” and will screen twenty short films directed by Portuguese citizens – many of whom who have already earned European prizes or have been selected to Festivals such as Cannes. The films will be screened first at The Anthology Film Archives and the main Festival will be held at Union Square Park (North Pavilion). Admission is free at the Union Square Park screening although seats need to be reserved in advance.
The Festival will simultaneously take place in Lisbon at Auditorio Carlos on the same dates (June 2-3).
Visit the Arte Institute for all the details on New York’s first Portuguese Film Festival.
Popeye’s May Be Coming to 14th St.
ByDonLooks like Popeye’s Fried Chicken may take over the former Foot Locker site on East 14th St. just west of Union Square. Another new aroma for the neighborhood.Andrade Shoe Repair: Closing
ByDonAndrade Shoe Repair, on University between 12th and 13th, will be dunzo on April 25. It’s a shame.
Free Hugs Cause Minor Park Panic
ByDonFile under news of the weird.
Latest New School Construction Update
ByDonNext week (November 4th to November 8th ), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on the academic floors inside the building.
The following week (November 11th to November 15th), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on academic floors.
This weekend the site will be open on Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd for interior activities between the work hours of 7AM and 5PM as permitted by the City.