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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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Community Cornerstones: Penny Jones & Co. Puppets

We here at Off the Grid have often explored the history of the artists’ residence Westbeth, as well as mining the depths of the artistic talent located in the venerable … Continued

Posted November 14, 2013

By Sheryl

    Community Cornerstones: The Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation

    Tucked away on an unassuming block on LaGuardia Place is the former studio and home of sculptor Chaim Gross and his wife Renee. Gross, whose art can be found in … Continued

    Posted October 22, 2013

    By Sheryl

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    Community Cornerstone: Little Red School House-Elisabeth Irwin High School

    In 2012, GVSHP spotlighted the work of Little Red School House/Elisabeth Irwin High School on Off the Grid as part of our tribute to the winners of the 2012 Village … Continued

    Posted February 20, 2014

    By Sheryl

      Community Cornerstone: Greenwich House Pottery

      This past summer, Off the Grid posted a piece on Greenwich House, the community settlement house that brought education and social services to the community’s immigrant population at the turn … Continued

      Posted January 29, 2014

      By Sheryl

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      Talking Points for SoHo/NoHo/Chinatown Upzoning City Council Public Hearing

      With the City Council’s one and only public hearing for the city’s proposed SoHo/NoHo/Chinatown upzoning on Tuesday Nov. 9, here are talking points we strongly suggest you use for your … Continued

      Posted June 20, 2021

      By Andrew Berman

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      Chaim Gross on LaGuardia Place, and “The Family” on Bleecker

      When the days are finally seeming longer than they used to be, the beautiful details of the Village begin to reveal themselves in new ways. Today, I’m thinking about public … Continued

      Posted March 14, 2019

      By Ariel Kates

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      The Founding of Our Lady of Pompeii

      On March 7th, 1898, Our Lady of Pompeii Church was incorporated as a separate parish.  This South Village icon has been serving the neighborhood since 1926, but Our Lady of … Continued

      Posted March 7, 2018

      By Matt

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      2015 Village Award Winner The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation

      Off the Grid is highlighting the winners of GVSHP’s 2015 Village Awards, in the lead up to our June 17th Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony. Previous entries include Barbara Shaum, Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, and David … Continued

      Posted June 9, 2015

      By Sam Moskowitz

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