By Matt Chaban 6/07/12 11:13am

It Takes a Village

The zoning-busting Zipper Building. (NYU Local)

Scott Stringer Says City Planning Backpedaled, and Other NYU Rezoning Reactions

The reactions have been rolling in to the City Planning Commission’s near-unanimous approval of NYU’s Greenwich Village expansion plan from yesterday. Activists oppose it, business groups support it and politicians are mixed on the issue. The most striking statement comes from Borough President Scott Stringer, who is glad to see further modifications to the plan but also expresses exasperation at the fact that some of his negotiations with the NYU have been walked back. Read More

By Staff 3/28/07 12:15pm

NYU: We Will Build Plant Under Mercer Street

New York University announced on Wednesday that it will pursue construction of a new $110 million co-generation power plant under Mercer Street, between West 3rd and 4th streets. The construction will last around two years.

“The decision comes after months of conversation and negotiations between NYU and members of the local community, including Councilman Alan Read More

By David Foxley 3/05/07 12:00am

Is Caffeine More Important Than the Environment?

On a recent Sunday morning in Greenwich Village, a half-dozen patrons of Think Coffee waited in line to place orders for toasted bagels, cappuccinos and the like.

Everything about the scene was wholly unremarkable, except for the flyers taped to the bar where customers collect their drinks: “Don’t Let NYU Drive Us Out of Business!!” Read More