Oct 5; EMP Flea Market under way in the plaza
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Another Duane Reade coming at 23rd Street and 2nd Ave
The neighborhood has been crying out for another chain drug store in the ‘hood. And we are getting one! There is a new Duane Reade under construction at the Southeast corner of 2nd Avenue and 23rd Street in the Tempo Building. This is in addition to the Duane Reade’s on 23rd Street & 3rd Ave, 23rd Street & Lexington Ave and 26th Street and 2nd Avenue. It also adds to the CVS down the block and the brand new drug store on 23rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. Is there a trend here? Based on the number of long-time empty storefronts around town and the proliferation of drug stores and bank branches, it seems only the banks and drugs can afford the rents. Maybe it’s because now that Walgreens, CVS and D/R have pushed out all the mom & pop drug stores, they can charge ridiculous prices for everything; A bottle of shampoo that used to be $3 is now $6. A 
small bottle of bottled tap water is now $2. The cheapest sunscreen is $12 for a small tube. We prefer shopping for our Health & Beauty items at Target in Harlem or by the new Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn where you can buy these items for 1/2 the price. It’s unfortunate that all the things that made New York City unique are disappearing
duane reade, kips bay, gramercy, NYC
City plans Sanitation Garage at 1st Avenue and 25th Street
The city is planning on turning the Hunter College of Nursing at 1st Avenue and 25th Street into a Sanitation Department facility. No advance notice was given to the community. This facility will undoubtedly bring the smell of garbage, rats, traffic and noise to the neighborhood. The board is looking into what can be done and how all cooperators can help to fight this. Apparently a final decision will be made by the city in early October.
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120910/HEALTH_CARE/120919997
NYU meeting on Plaza April 28
We hope NYU is paying us a lot of money to have this event in our plaza. Their sound system is too loud and boomy for a Saturday morning. Let’s not allow this next year unless they are paying us a LOT of money or letting us use their auditorium for free for our annual meeting. In any case, they need to turn the volume down!
Kips Bay Plaza Update April 27
We have it on good authority that a lease has been signed by Fairway, not Whole Foods for the former Borders and Crunch spaces. We are very excited that we will have a fantastic food store only 6 blocks away. We are also happy that it is Fairway as Fairway is far more affordable than ‘Whole Paycheck‘.
Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all our friends at EMP
Free Tax Preparation Help at Epiphany Library
Free tax preparation performed by AARP volunteers. Open to all ages and incomes. Must bring ID and tax documents including last year’s tax forms. Every Thursday 10am – 2 pm from Feb. 2 to April 12
Verizon FIOS
Has anyone switched over to FIOS? Is the cost really $79.99 per month or is that a come on? How was the installation? How’s the service (TV picture, Internet speed)?
What happened to George, the Super
Last week, we were notified that George, our Superintendent for many, many years was no longer employed by EMP. Does anyone know what happened?
http://www.eastmidtownplaza.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012-0315-george-super-gone.pdf