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July 14th, 2009

Just Married!

If you walked by 139 Norfolk this past weekend, you might have done a double-take. While it's true that weddings in New York City come in sorts of shapes and sizes, this one was a bit unusual. The guys behind the design firm "Grand Opening," have staged several different "businesses" in their [...]

July 14th, 2009

Chinatown YMCA Addresses Need for Youth Programs

Recently we reported on the growing concerns on the Lower East Side about escalating violence among teens – and the absence of structured programs to keep them engaged in positive activities during the summer. The Chinatown YMCA has stepped up to help fill the void. Yesterday, representatives of the organization met with community organizers at [...]

July 14th, 2009

Dr. Dave Jumps in to Nat’l Health Care Debate

Last month we spoke with LES doctor Dave Ores about his inventive non-profit health care program for restaurant workers in New York City (see our story Dr. Dave's Cure For a Sick Healthcare System).  Since that time he definitely hasn't shied away from the national debate about health care reform. If anything, Dr. Dave [...]

July 14th, 2009

Tuesday News Links

According to the Daily News, State Senator Daniel Squadron has been assured the Senate will take up his version of the mayoral control bill, possibly as early as tomorrow. Squadron is the Senate sponsor of the legislation already passed by the Assembly. Several other Senators will propose changes in the law, intended to curb the [...]