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Visit Rookie on Union Square West for your children’s clothes needs. In the former location of American Eagle.

New near Union Square, SONA reimagines the wonders of Indian fare in a space that evokes a bygone era of a boisterous yet elegant India—all within the heart of New York City. Visit at 36 East 20th St.

Last month, Union Square had to say good-bye to Food Emporium, formerly located at 10 Union Square East. While we are sorry to see the long-time neighborhood spot go, we are excited to be welcoming Target to this location in 2023! In the meantime, there are still great places to buy your everyday groceries and household essentials with flexible in-store and delivery/pick-up options for a seamless shopping experience. Read up more here in our Grocery Shopping Guide and find a full map of where you can do all your shopping in Union Square.

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, New York is coming back! With the recent announcement of lifted restrictions, New Yorkers are ready to celebrate a return to normalcy, and Union Square NYC is the place to reunite with friends and loved ones. With no curfew in sight, there is no longer the need to dine and dash, and all you night owls can officially carry on with your late-night plans. Whether you’re looking for the perfect dinner reservation, happy hour spot, or late-night adventure, head on over to Union Square-14th Street to kickstart your evening plans and celebrate the start of summer.

Witnick Real Estate Partners purchased a mixed-use, multifamily apartment building in Union Square for $23 million. The building, located at 30 East 14th Street between Fifth Avenue and University Place, came with 30,720 square feet of air rights and sold for approximately $1,124 per square foot, meaning that a larger building might be on the way. But, plans for the property are unclear and Witnick did not respond to a request for comment.

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.

The 2021 Union Square Partnership annual report is full of interesting facts, figures, and insights about the neighborhood. Click to see. 

Check out this list of stores. 

Here’s a guide to food and fun.

What an interesting painting. The view is to the east across the southeastern corner of the park, back when the statue of George Washington was located in a traffic island at that corner.