Neighborhood Gems: Discover Local Businesses and Nonprofits

The Neighborhood Gems series follows local businesses and nonprofits in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods. Learn about their history, and how they support and give back to their communities.

Neighborhood Gems: Issue Project Room

In this episode of Neighborhood Gems, we follow Issue Project Room, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that presents projects by interdisciplinary artists that stimulate critical dialogue in the broader community.

Neighborhood Gems: LifeThyme Natural Market

For almost 30 years, LifeThyme Natural Market has been highlighting local farmers and produce, making eating healthy accessible to all. Discover how through the seasons, LifeThyme has built community with their neighbors.

 Neighborhood Gems: Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC)

In this episode of Neighborhood Gems, we follow the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) one of the oldest chambers of commerce in NYC serving not only Greenwich Village but also Chelsea, SoHo, NoHo, Union Square, Flatiron, as well as the East and West Villages.

 Neighborhood Gems: The Washington Square Association

With over 100 years of service, the Washington Square Association is a volunteer-run organization that provides free events to the neighborhood. Learn how the WSA has both seen and created historic moments at Washington Square Park.