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Tuesday, December 9, 2008 |
GPBA Holiday Community Service Activities |
Many of you have asked me to let you know what Holiday Community Service activities the Gramercy Park Block ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 4, 2008 |
Thanksgiving Celebrated in Gramercy Park |
Once again, the Gramercy Park Block Association brought Thanksgiving cheer to hundreds of people. The Gramercy ...Click here to read the full story.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
Gramercy Park Block Association Thanksgiving 2008 |
| On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, the Gramercy Park Block Association is joining with our ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, November 6, 2008 |
PS 40 Plants Daffodils in Nearby Park |
| Last week, students from PS 40 planted thousands of daffodil bulbs in Stuyvesant Park as part of an ongoing partnership ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Monday, November 3, 2008 |
Gramercy Park Block Association Thanksgiving Fund |
| Many of you have contacted me recently to ask if the Gramercy Park Block Association has a Thanksgiving Fund. ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, January 3, 2008 |
Paddy Maguire's Annual Toy Drive 2007 |
| Every year at Christmas, Paddy Maguire's Ale House at 237 Third Avenue at 20th Street holds a toy drive. They then send the toys to the Gramercy ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, January 3, 2008 |
Holiday Celebration at Kenmore Hall |
| Once again members of the Gramercy Park Block Association joined their neighbors at Kenmore Hall at an early Christmas dinner on Tuesday, December 18th ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, November 22, 2007 |
Kenmore Hall Thanksgiving Dinner |
| Thanksgiving came early at Kenmore Hall this year when members of the Gramercy Park Block Association showed up to serve a holiday feast for the residents ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; October 2007 |
PS 40 Plants Daffodils in Nearby Park |
| Last week, students from PS 40 planted thousands of daffodil bulbs in nearby parks as part of an ongoing partnership between the school, the Gramercy Park Block Association, New Yorkers for Parks, and the Parks Department ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, July 19, 2007 |
Flatiron Chefs Raise $250G for Park |
Hundreds gathered in Madison Square Park on Tuesday night for the annual Flatiron chefs culinary event and fundraiser ...Click here to read full story. |
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Town & Village; December 28, 2006 |
| Holiday Party at Kenmore Hall |
Kenmore Hall Recreation Director Kevin Richardson, Housing and Services Director of Development and Communications Jessica Ziegler, Housing and Services Executive Director Larry ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 29, 2006 |
| Gramercy Park Block Association Brings Thanksgiving to Neighborhood |
| The Gramercy Park Block Association helped serve Thanksgiving dinners to the residents of Kenmore Hall, as well as police officers, park caretakers and others ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, May 25, 2006 |
| P.S. 40 Students Celebrate It's My Park Day |
| On a beautiful sunny day last Friday, May 5th, the Augustus St. Gauden's playground on Second Ave. between 19th and 20th Streets was transformed into a ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, March 9, 2006 |
| Study Shows Metal Toxins Impacting Local Cops' Health |
| Medical tests conducted by a local health center on 9/11 responders and lower Manhattan residents found very high ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 29, 2005 |
| GPBA Children Serve Holiday Dinner to Residents of Kenmore Hall |
The GPBA's Children's Community Service Committee Chair Eliza, and her brother Alexander accompanied by Arlene S. Harrison, President of the GPBA helped spread holiday cheer by serving meals at a Christmas dinner for low-income New Yorkers residing at ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 15, 2005 |
| It's My Park Day at P.S. 40 Playground |
| The Augustus St. Gaudens playground on Second Avenue and the adjoining Peter's Field were brimming with PS 40 fourth graders last month, but the students were not there to play. As part of a unique partnership between the School, the City and local community ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 1, 2005 |
| GPBA Neighbors Helping Neighbors Katrina Relief Effort Starts Phase Two |
| The GPBA with the support of Reverend Thomas F. Pike, the Rector of Calvary/St. George's Church, has commenced the second stage of neighbors Helping Neighbors Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, donating $2,500 to help furnish new homes that are being built for ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 1, 2005 |
| GPBA's Children's Committee Gives Thanks to the Community on Thanksgiving Day |
The Children's Community Service Committee for the GPBA, led by Eliza and her brother Alexander, celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday by delivering homemade pies and cards to say thanks to the many individuals and groups ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 7, 2005 |
| 23rd Street Association Holds 33rd Annual Award Luncheon |
| The 23rd Street Association held its 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon, Chaired by Arlene Harrison. This year Jerome M. Cohen, Chairman of Williams Real Estate Co. Inc. was honored for his service and ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, September 29, 2005 |
| GPBA Hurricane Katrina Aid Mission Completes Phase One |
| The GPBA with the support of Reverend Dr. Thomas F. Pike, The Rector of CalvarySt. George's Church, has concluded the first phase of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Hurricane Katrina ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, September 22, 2005 |
| The GPBA Comes to Aid of Hurricane Katrina Survivors |
| Numerous community groups have banded together to help gulf state residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Gramercy Park Block Association told T&V on Monday that it had received hundreds of boxes ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, September 15, 2005 |
| The GPBA Organizes a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort |
| Gramercy Park area residents are invited to participate in the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort organized by the GPBA. Residents who wish to donate clothing ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Ongoing |
| Gramercy Park Block Association Shut-In Helping Hand Project |
The GPBA provides volunteers to help support local homebound residents. |
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Ongoing |
| The Brotherhood Synagogue's Homeless Shelter Program |
The GPBA provides volunteers to help support this homeless shelter program. |
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Ongoing |
| The Parish of Calvary/St. George's Food and Homeless Shelter Program |
The GPBA provides volunteers to help support this program. |
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Yearly From 1994 to 2006 |
| Salvation Army Parkside Residence |
The GPBA provides provides food for their Thanksgiving Homeless Program. |
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July 2005 |
| GPBA Facilitates Health Services for WTC Uniformed Personnel |
The GPBA is working with Olive Leaf Wholeness Center to facilitate health services for uniformed service personnel and rescue workers stationed at Ground Zero from 9/11/01 - 5/31/02. Based on the success of this pilot project, the program...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, July 14, 2005 |
| P.S. 40, 23rd Street Association, and GPBA Partnership |
| The GPBA working in partnership with the 23rd Street Association and P.S. 40, have brought about approval from the Parks Department to totally renovate ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 2, 2004 |
| GPBA Brings Thanksgiving to Community |
| In keeping with its tradition the GPBA once again this year initiated numerous Thanksgiving programs in which it and its members gave thanks to the many individuals and groups that serve the Gramercy ... Click here to find out more. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, November 25, 2004 |
| 23rd Street Association Holds 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon |
| The 23rd Street Association honored Carl Michael Gambino, Senior Vice President and Regional Administrator for the North Fork Bank with a Distinguished Citizen...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, September 16, 2004 |
| Local Veteran Creates Honor The Fallen Memorial Exhibit |
| A former Army Ranger and Infantry officer who served with the 82nd Airborne Division honored his fallen brothers who have been killed as a result of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom with a unique photo ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, July 8, 2004 |
| 10th Anniversary of Kenmore |
| The staff of Kenmore Hall at the 10th anniversary of federal takeover of the Kenmore located at 145 E. 23rd Street ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, July 1, 2004 |
| GPBA, HSI, and 23rd Street Association Honor Officer Kimmins |
| Local hero Police Officer Scott Kimmins, whose thorough documentation of drug trafficking and related crimes at the infamous Kenmore Single Room ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 18, 2003 |
| Explorer Post 1313 Receives Donation for Uniforms from the GPBA |
| Arlene Harrison, President of the GPBA presents Explorer Post 1313 with a donation for new uniforms at a Christmas party sponsored by the Block Assoc. ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, October 16, 2003 |
| Gramercy Park Neighbors Support Cabrini Art Auction |
Cabrini Medical Center officials are calling their second annual art auction a success ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, September 4, 2003 |
| 'Be Prepared' is New Motto on Gramercy Park |
The Gramercy Park Block Association has announced that it is working with Park residents to create a central ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, March 27, 2003 |
| Housing Group Celebrates Anniversary |
Housing and Services, Inc. (HSI) the non-profit housing development organization, that rehabilitated the Kenmore Hall four years ago celebrated its 16th anniversary at a fundraising luncheon March 10 at the ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, March 27, 2003
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| Gramercy Park Soldier Launches a Letters of Support Program |
| A Gramercy Park soldier has launched a drive to show support and love for American men and women serving with his former unit in Afghanistan. Nick Cohen, 28, is asking residents to write letters to the troops of the Parachute Infantry ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Project Proposal; July, 2002 |
| GPBA Organizes Partnership For Foster-Care Children |
| The GPBA organized a partnership with the Edwin Gould Foundation for Children, the Edwin Gould Academy, and Housing & Services, Inc. The local not-for-profits are ...Click here to read the full story. |
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 13, 2001 |
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Arlene Harrison, President of the GPBA, along with volunteers Lisa Anastasi and Lisa Bonet of the Edwin Gould Foundation for Children, provide a home-cooked Thanksgiving Dinner for the ...Click here to read the full story.
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Fighting a killer disease can be a foreboding, lonely experience that tests the endurance of the human body and the existing technological breakthroughs. It wasn't long ago that leukemia was ...Click here to read the full story.
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Town & Village; Thursday, December 14, 1995 |
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The Young Adult Institue, located in Gramercy Park, held its annual Christmas party last week. YAI is a health and human service organization serving individuals with disabilities and their families ...Click here to read the full story.
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