Last minute shopper? No need to fret! Give Mom the gift of shopping local this year with Village Bucks. Village Bucks is a digital gift card that works just like a MasterCard gift card and can be used at select merchants across our neighborhood with the amount of your choosing. See our curated list of activities that Mom can do to celebrate her special day!
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd since 1970 and has gone global. We all can do our part in saving the planet and creating a better world. Whether you are looking for sustainable products, need more pointers or are looking to celebrate virtually, we’ve got some environmental tips to help you do your part.
The past year has been a challenging time for communities everywhere. Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, inflammatory and xenophobic remarks have increased the risk of violence and harm to Asian and AAPI individuals, communities, families, and businesses. During the past few months hate crimes have surged across United States and right here in New York City. We must do our part in proving support and solidarity to the Asian American community.
Greenwich Village is home to some of New York’s oldest businesses that offer the best eye-glasses, delicious pizzas, apothecary traditions, so much more and have been around forever. Some of them like C.O Bigelow, B&S Zeeman, Citarella include strong family ties, that have remained true to their tradition, family-owned, and continue to churn out new and unique offerings. COVID-19 has affected all of us and the pandemic has wiped out several small businesses; however, here is a list of businesses that are longstanding anchors of Greenwich Village.
Greenwich Village has been home to some of the most important and iconic women in history. At the start of Women's History Month we take a look back at some of the women who have lived and worked in the Village and their legacies and celebrate our current women-owned businesses.
Spring is almost here — and New York City is now reopening. While restaurants now have 35% capacity of indoor seating, a lot of them still offer warm outdoor dining options. Your favorite restaurants want to serve you in whatever way you feel comfortable!
Loveday is right around the corner! Be a sweetie and support local businesses.
Stressing about Valentine’s Day gift ideas? We believe that you can do so much better than just chocolates and a card-- but they are a great gift too. Greenwich Village has someone for everyone to have a successful Valentine’s Day this year!
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important, elaborate, and colorful festivals. Millions of people across the globe celebrate the festival, and here’s a handy guide on how you can prep for the festival and safely celebrate the Lunar New Year in Greenwich Village.
Out with the old? Electronics, extra furniture and old clothes all end up in landfills, and depending on the material, could take several years to break down. Fortunately, there are several ways to declutter while safely recycling and even donating to a worthy cause. You don’t have to look far to find places that will accept your stuff! Greenwich Village has plenty of places to help you get rid of everything extra and support your local community. Here are all the areas that you could donate, recycle, and help someone in need.
As of Monday December 14th, New York City can no longer offer indoor dining services. Restaurants are now limited to delivery, take out and outdoor dining. With cold, inclement weather upon us it is more important now than ever to support Greenwich Village eateries. While delivery and take out are certainly options---there's something about the experience of dining in that cannot be replaced.