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politics1 month ago•24 min saved

Mamdani-backed bid flops in Greenwich Village council race as Wilson takes early lead

In the Manhattan District 3 special election for Greenwich Village, a candidate handpicked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani performed far below expectations, with Lindsey Boylan at about 25% and Layla Law-Gisiko around 20% as Carl Wilson led at just over 43%; since no candidate surpassed 50%, the winner will be decided via ranked-choice voting. Wilson, backed by Speaker Julie Menin, represents the establishment option in a race to fill the seat vacated by Erik Bottcher. The result could temper Mamdani’s influence in other races and suggests his political sway may not automatically translate into district-level wins.

via New York Post|

#carl-wilson #greenwich-village #lindsey-boylan

entertainment2 months ago•55 min saved

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s NYC Homes: East Village to Tribeca Loft

From a modest East Village apartment where she began her Calvin Klein era, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy later moved to Greenwich Village before finally sharing JFK Jr.’s top‑floor Tribeca loft until 1999. The piece traces her minimalist, mid‑century modern taste across NYC neighborhoods, noting how these spaces helped define her signature style and continue to influence fashion‑forward interiors (a narrative revived by FX/Hulu’s Love Story).

via Homes and Gardens|

#carolyn-bessette-kennedy #east-village #entertainment

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Two Teens Shot Near Stonewall Inn After NYC Pride Parade

Two teenage girls were shot near the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village during NYC Pride celebrations, with one in critical condition and the other in stable condition; the incident is under investigation and may not be hate crime-related.

via NBC News|

#greenwich-village #lgbtq #nyc-pride

real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial NYC Apartment: High Rent, Prime Location, and Prison Cell Vibes"

A video tour of a tiny studio apartment in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, has gone viral on Instagram, showcasing its unbelievably small size and high rent price of $2,300 per month. The apartment, which is barely one room, has a short hallway leading to a bathroom and a tiny plot serving as the bedroom, kitchen, and living room. Despite its size, the unit boasts a prime location in Greenwich Village, with a single large window, exposed brick wall, and a dishwasher. While some viewers criticized it as a "glorified prison cell," one person immediately signed a lease due to its perfect location and price.

via New York Post |

#greenwich-village #manhattan #nyc

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

"50th Annual Village Halloween Parade in NYC: Unleashing Frightful Fun and Positive Energy"

The 50th annual Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, NYC, showcased a variety of creative and spooky costumes, including a woman in a light-up gown, inflatable dinosaurs, a man dressed as Ken from Barbie, and individuals dressed as former President Donald Trump and a sailor. Other notable costumes included spooky skeletons, clowns, a werewolf, and individuals with creative face paint and cyborg makeup.

via New York Post |

#costume #entertainment #greenwich-village

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

NYC Pride March 2023 draws crowds and concerns for LGBTQ+ rights.

The 2023 NYC Pride March will parade through Manhattan on Sunday, starting on 5th Avenue, looping through Greenwich Village to pass by Stonewall, and ending in Chelsea. Millions are expected to attend. On Saturday, Harlem Pride was celebrated with LGBTQ+ vendors lining 12th Avenue. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams were among the dignitaries in attendance and are expected to be in Sunday's march.

via CBS New York|

#chelsea #greenwich-village #lgbtq

music3 years ago•1 min saved

Uncovering the 'Female Bob Dylan' of NYC: Connie Converse

Connie Converse, a singer-songwriter who lived in New York City during the 1940s and '50s, is being hailed as "the female Bob Dylan" by folk music scholars. Despite recording her own songs and even appearing on TV, her music never gained commercial success. After leaving New York, she reinvented herself as an editor, scholar, and activist in Michigan before vanishing without a trace in 1974. Though largely unknown during her lifetime, interest in her legacy is growing.

via Newser|

#bob-dylan #connie-converse #greenwich-village