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The Reverend is Running for Mayor

Talen’s Campaign HQ, taken by Lilian Chan    In orange and cyan paint, two feet tall, above the door frame reads “Vote Rev Billy” and a sign to the side reads “Vote Rev Billy Talen for Mayor of NYC”.  The … Continue reading

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CB2 Turns Down Nolita’s Request for Liquor Licences, Again

Photos by Lilian Chan   New York City‘s Community Board 2 turned downs multiple requests for liquor license by two restaurants occupying the same block in Nolita. Community members gathered in the Cronin auditorium at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday for the SLA licensing hearing. … Continue reading

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The Gate is Closed for Nolita

          Retail stores lining the streets of NoLiTa are clearing the racks and closing their doors for good, leaving behind rows of hollow ground level spaces and ‘for lease’ signs. Known as a posh neighborhood where … Continue reading

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