Posts Tagged ‘Seward Park’

History Hunt: Week 1 Answered

Posted: July 13, 2010 at 10:47 am

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The correct answer for last week’s History Hunt is the Seward Park High School.  Our Week 1 winner is Philip Huang, who will receive one ticket to a Tenement Museum tour. Philip, come on down!  Many thanks to the museum and to everyone who entered the contest.  We were glad to see how many readers participated. [...]

Seward Park Election Results Finally In

Posted: June 18, 2010 at 9:45 am

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It took almost a week, but the Seward Park Housing election results are finally in. Eight highly qualified and dedicated individuals ran for four vacancies on the board of directors. Dr. Charles Lieberman came in first place with 503 votes. This was the third straight year he ran for the board. William King came in [...]

Official Opening of the Hester Street Fair

Posted: June 7, 2010 at 9:24 am

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There was something for everyone at yesterday’s special Hester Street Fair.  Local politicians, Seward Park board members and residents of the Lower East Side gathered to celebrate the “official” opening of the Hester Street Fair.  This celebration was in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Seward Park Housing Development.  Politicians mingled with residents and shared memories [...]

Hester Street Fair to Gain Greenmarket

Posted: April 28, 2010 at 6:34 am

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With the inaugural weekend of the Hester Street Fair behind us, there is now more juicy news to report on the fledgling flea market.  Yesterday morning, we received confirmation that the local Greenmarket, which usually resides along Grand Street in the summertime, will in fact be migrating southward to the sidewalk just outside the Fair [...]

Recap: Hester Street Fair, Inaugural Day

Posted: April 26, 2010 at 6:12 am

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It could not have been a more perfect inaugural day for the Hester Street Fair at Seward Park. Saturday welcomed the open-air market with mild temperatures, bright sunshine, and deep crowds.  The overall aura was definitely more flea than boutique, and seemed to be a recipe for success.

Reminder: Hester Street Fair Begins Today

Posted: April 24, 2010 at 10:09 am

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The Hester Street Fair starts today in Seward Park (corner of Essex and Hester) from 10 am to 6 pm. If you can’t make it, rest assured, as the open-air market will run Saturdays and Sundays through December.