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    Village Preservation is dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage and cultural history of Greenwich Village, the East Village and NoHo.

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    Black History in Greenwich Village: Session 2 – Arts, Culture, and Activism of Black Communities 1790 – 1870 

    March 27, 2023
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Announcing the 2018 Village Awardees

Over the past 28 years, GVSHP has honored the unique and outstanding people, organizations, places, and business that make the Village what it is with our Village Awards. You can RSVP … Continued

Posted May 3, 2018

By Sam Moskowitz

  • East Village
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Live from the Village, It’s Saturday Night!

On October 11, 1975, NBC’s Saturday Night Live made its television debut. The show was created by Lorne Michaels under the original name of NBC’s Saturday Night. It quickly evolved … Continued

Posted October 11, 2019

By Dawson Knick

    Legendary Comedy Clubs of Greenwich Village

    New York may be known for its lively comedy scene, but Greenwich Village takes the cake when it comes to producing the most renowned comedic legends. Comedy spots all over … Continued

    Posted August 16, 2019

    By Dawson Knick

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    Theater for The New City: 2018 Village Awardee

    Theater for The New City (TNC) was founded in 1970 and has served its community with a wide variety of programming for nearly fifty years. TNC has premiered nearly one … Continued

    Posted May 29, 2018

    By Sam Moskowitz

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    The Comedy Cellar – 2018 Village Awardee

    The Comedy Cellar is one of the most iconic comedy clubs in the world if not THE most iconic. This family-owned business is also one of GVSHP’s 2018 Village Awardees.

    Posted May 15, 2018

    By Sam Moskowitz

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    Greenwich Locksmiths – 2018 Village Awardee

    Greenwich Locksmiths, located in the heart of the Greenwich Village Historic District, is one of our 2018 Village Awardees. Located at 56 Seventh Avenue South for the last several decades, … Continued

    Posted May 11, 2018

    By Sarah Bean Apmann

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