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Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking Public Access to St. Vincent's Financial Records

A lawsuit seeking release of St. Vincent's financial documents has been shot down by a bankruptcy court judge.

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Court Date Set for St. Vincent’s Lawsuit Hearing

St. Vincent’s Files Motion to Halt Lawsuit

Lawyers for St. Vincent’s filed a motion to block efforts to access the failed hospital's financial documents.

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3 Village Shopkeepers, Residents Say 'Welcome Back, NYU'

As thousands of NYU students returned to campus this week, neighbors and shop keepers took the onslaught in stride.

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The James New York Luxury Hotel Opens in SoHo

The James Hotel, a luxury institution in Chicago, opened its new SoHo tower on Wednesday.

Wafflemeister Too 'Mall-Like' for Some Greenwich Village Residents

The London dessert shop's "mall-like" facade is causing a stir in Greenwich Village.

Alleged 'Cat Woman' Burglar Charged, Remains in Jail

'Cat Woman' suspect Shanna Spalding appeared in court again on Tuesday.

Laurent Tourondel(Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

BLT Restaurant Empire Owner Sues Its Celeb Chef Namesake

The BLT Restaurant Group owner says Laurent Tourondel's Hamptons burger joint ripped off his brand.

Kangaroo Meat Back on the Menu at SoHo Eatery

Aussie outpost Eight Mile Creek is again offering kangaroo loin and skewers on its menu after winning a legal fight.

District Attorney Investigating Tenjune, the Club Nicole John...

The District Attorney is investigating how Nicole John gained access to the club.

Underwear Models Parade Through SoHo Streets

Male and female models bared almost everything on the streets of SoHo Thursday as part of a photo shoot.

St. Vincent's Ambulance(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

St. Vincent's Clinic Plan Dead, 'Urgicenter' to be Built Instead

Plan for a temporary 24-hour clinic at the old St. Vincent’s site are dead — but a new “Urgicenter” is on its way.

Cat Woman On the Prowl(New York Police Department)

Alleged Manhattan Cat Woman Robber Collared in SoHo

Police arrested a woman who allegedly robbed upscale boutiques in Manhattan while wearing a black outfit and cat mask.

Man Stabbed Outside SoHo Apartment Building

Man Stabbed Outside SoHo Building at Dusk

A 35-year-old man was stabbed in front of a building in SoHo on Tuesday.

Maria Sharpova Greets Fans In Soho(Evian)

Maria Sharpova Serves Up Some Early U.S. Open Excitement in Manhattan

Maria Sharapova helped kick off U.S. Open hype at a Soho gallery.

St. Vincent’s Selling Behavioral Health Facility(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

St. Vincent’s Selling Behavioral Health Facility in Westchester

St. Vincent’s has struck a deal to sell its mental health and chemical dependency center in Westchester.

Exhibit Uses Art to Explore Eminent Domain, Local Ordinances

Art Meets Law in New Greenwich Village Exhibit

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts brought together artists and legal scholars to explore the impact of law on art.

SoHo Grand Debuts Luxury Suites for Longer Stays

The SoHo Grand Hotel is unveiling new high end suites on its private-access 16th floor.

St. Vincent's Demise Leaves Community Health Centers Facing New...

Community health centers helping to fill the void after St. Vincent's Hospital closed are feeling the squeeze.

Proposition 8 On Trial in Washington Square Park.

Prop 8 Put on Trial in Washington Square Park

An actor playing a judge presided over a mock trial in Washington Sq. Park to determine the fate of Proposition 8.

St. Vincent's Emergency Sign Taken Down(DNAinfo/Olivia Scheck)

St. Vincent's Urgent Care Delayed By Birth Control Fight

The former owners of St. Vincent's reportedly object to a new urgent care facility providing birth control.

New Yorkers Can Help Afghan Kids Learn How to Skateboard Through...

A school of skateboarding for Afghan kids is bringing its first ever New York benefit to SoHo Friday night.

Ever Want to Shoot Down a Waterslide in SoHo? Now's Your Chance

Water Slide on Grand Street Brings Coney Island Fun to SoHo Gallery

Two artists installed a water slide at the Recess gallery in SoHo that visitors can slide down to the Grand Street sidewalk.

Gay Rights Advocates Protest Target's Political Donations at Standard Hotel Fashion Show

Gay Advocates Protest Target at Standard Hotel Fashion Show

Demonstrators blasted Target for contributing to a group indirectly connected to an anti-gay organization.

Village Foundation Celebrates Gay Art with Exhibition Dubbed...

The naked male form takes center stage at the Queer Men's Erotic Art Workshop.

Giants Heir Rooney Mara Cast as 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'

Rooney Mara, whose great-grandfather founded the New York Giants, will play Lisbeth Salander in 'Dragon Tattoo.'

Celeb Hotspot La Esquina Runs Afoul of City Agencies Once More(DNAinfo/Tara Kyle)

Celebrity Hot Spot La Esquina Shut Down — Again

The Department of Health closed down celebrity haunt La Esquina after a Monday restaurant inspection.

FDNY Pulls Jumper from Hudson River(DNAinfo/Tara Kyle)

FDNY Pulls Woman from Hudson River in Chelsea

A woman jumped into the Hudson River Tuesday afternoon and was pulled to safety on board an FDNY boat.

Court Date Set for St. Vincent’s Lawsuit Hearing(DNAinfo/Tara Kyle)

Former St. Vincent's Hospital Staff File Lawsuit Seeking Financial...

The suit alleges that management drove St. Vincent's into the ground, and threw away $300,000 on a golf outing.

Marimekko Shop Coming to SoHo's Crate and Barrel

Finnish design house Marimekko, known for its punchy patterns in tableware, clothing and accessories, is headed to SoHo in mid-October.

Ground Zero Mosque and Islamic Center at NYU Co-Host Start of Ramadan

Ground Zero Mosque and NYU Co-Host Ramadan Feasts

NYU is collaborating for the first time with Park51, the organization that plans to open a mosque two blocks from WTC construction.

Tabletop-Dancing Brunch Video Used Against SoHo Restaurant Seeking...

Community boards are increasingly using social media sites to hold restaurateurs accountable.

NYPD Slaps Four SoHo Bars with Underage Drinking Violations

Felix, Cafe Noir, Boom and Via dei Mille all served underage patrons without checking their IDs, the NYPD said.

NYU Students to Stay in Hotel Rooms Due to Dorm Overcrowding

This fall 50 to 60 returning NYU students will reportedly live in hotel rooms for a few months instead of dorm rooms.

Downtown School Throws Out Usable Furniture Amidst Budget Cuts

The Greenwich Village Middle School disposed of over 50 pieces of furniture in good condition on Wednesday.

Downtown Board Fights A Future Crime Wave(Liz Williams)

Downtown Precinct Commander Starts Nightlife Unit After Shootings

The unit's sergeant and five officers will get to know club owners and respond to complaints in Lower Manhattan.

Rachel Maddow to Move into R.E.M. Frontman's(Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Rachel Maddow to Move into Michael Stipe's Former West Village...

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow reportedly bought the Jane Street apartment once owned by Michael Stipe of R.E.M.

NYU Moves Ahead With Plans to Develop Village's Tallest Tower(Grimshaw Architects)

Expansion Critics Face Off with New York University at Public Hearing

NYU representatives fielded questions from Villagers opposed to the 2031 expansion Tuesday night.

NYU Exhibit Explores Impact of Surveillance, Avatars on the Human Form

The exhibit "Bodies in Question" looks at how new technologies are changing the meaning of human identity.

NoHo Pig Roast No More, For Now(Courtesy of Il Buco)

NoHo Pig Roast Canceled By Il Buco Restaurant Due to Pressure from...

The eatery's annual pig roast on Bond St. was canceled this year due to an agreement with the community board.

Courtney Love Laments New York Housing Woes(Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Courtney Love Laments Greenwich Village Housing Woes

The bad-girl rock star hasn't been able to convince the Greenwich Village in crowd to let her move into the area.

Gisele Angers New York Moms With Breastfeeding Comment

Gisele Bundchen Irks Some New York Moms With Breastfeeding Comments

Gisele Bundchen said there ought to be a law requiring women to breastfeed their children, which irked some parents.

Dessert Master Francois Payard Headed to SoHo(Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Dessert Master Francois Payard is Headed to SoHo

Patrons can feast on organic bread, salads and rolled cakes in addition to the chef's trademark macaroons.

Villagers Opposed to NYU's Expansion Get Lesson in Land Use 101...

Scott Stringer hosted a forum Wednesday night for NYU expansion opponents.

Health Department Ranks Doma Cafe Worst in the Village

Doma Cafe on Perry Street did not fare well under the Health Department's new cleanliness ratings system.

Living Pavilion Exhibit in Green Gives New Meaning to the term 'Green Architecture'

'Living Pavilion' Exhibit in Greenwich Village Shows 'Green...

The Center for Architecture had an exhibition Monday for the Living Pavilion, a structure on Governors Island.

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