These workshops are free events with limited seating. For reservations:studioone@coopersquare.org — (917) 382-437059-61 East 4th Street #3WProof of vaccination required. If you don't feel well, we encourage you to stay home.Studio One is funded in partnership with Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program.Artistic Director: SaMi Chester
East Village Community Organizations Release Crisis and Adaptation: Storefront Trends in the East Village, 2019 – 2021
Report explores storefront vacancies, retail mix, merchant stories, and changes in the commercial landscape since 2019 July 29, 2022 – Cooper Square Committee, Village Preservation, and East Village Community Coalition, three community-based organizations in Lower Manhattan, are excited to announce the release of their new report, Crisis and Adaptation: Storefront Trends in the East Village, … Continue reading East Village Community Organizations Release Crisis and Adaptation: Storefront Trends in the East Village, 2019 – 2021
We’re Fundraising to Buy a New Community Space!
Friends, we have exciting news to announce. We have an opportunity to purchase a new space in our building on E 4th Street. Generous major donations will help us reach two thirds of our fundraising goal. Now we’re asking you, our community and supporters, for help covering the rest. Read more and donate to create … Continue reading We’re Fundraising to Buy a New Community Space!
Report: Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings
The Stand for Tenant Safety Coalition (STS) (of which CSC is a member) is excited to release our latest report on the issue of construction-as-harassment, titled Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings. Through participatory action research over the course of two years (2019 & 2020), STS shares its findings and lays out recommendations to better protect tenants … Continue reading Report: Unfinished Business at the Department of Buildings
2021 Year-End Membership Meeting
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Come Celebrate the Life of Harriet Putterman, Sun. 10/3
Livestream of all events on Youtube here 3:00 pm: Meet us at the northeast corner of Houston Street and 2nd Avenue for a Housing Justice walk to 3 Sites to hear community leaders speak about how she changed the lives of tenants and formerly homeless people. Join us in the tribute walk with the marching … Continue reading Come Celebrate the Life of Harriet Putterman, Sun. 10/3
August 25, 2022: Riverboat Cruise Gala
CSC's annual Riverboat Cruise Gala is back! Thursday, August 25th, 20226:30-9:30 pmBoarding at 23rd Street and FDR DriveManhattan, New York Purchase Gala ticketsToday! Become A SPONSORor Reserve your Gala Ad On Thursday, August 25th, join us for a summer celebration on a riverboat cruise on the East River and Hudson River. The cruise will include a catered meal, … Continue reading August 25, 2022: Riverboat Cruise Gala
Coffee & Commercial Lease Assistance
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Dec 4th, 7PM: Virtual Gala & Exclusive Zoom Afterparty
Register and Attend at https://coopersquare.org/2020gala If you need help registering or attending, click here to see our guide. Stay for the exclusive Zoom afterparty! A link will appear for everyone who is in attendance at the end of the program. For best functionality, make sure you are using the latest version of Zoom on your … Continue reading Dec 4th, 7PM: Virtual Gala & Exclusive Zoom Afterparty
Finding a Lawyer (free or paid)
Unfortunately, advocacy and organizing is not always enough to stop your landlord from taking you to court. In that case, you will often benefit from a lawyer's representation in court. See the below links: Our list of free legal aid organizations for low-income New Yorkers is here. You can only go to them if you … Continue reading Finding a Lawyer (free or paid)