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Village Works, a gallery, bookstore and artist space in New York City, is relocating to 12 St. Mark's Place, where more space will allow for the addition of a café serving organic and vegan coffee, tea and more. Founder Joseph Sheridan had been looking for a new storefront after his lease at 90 E. Third St. was set to expire following an unsustainable rent increase.
In an Instagram post, Village Works noted: "We found a new space and want to thank everyone for their support! This is what can happen when a forward thinking landlord, a community and a small independent business work together in making sure storefronts continue to flourish in NYC. Small businesses keep our streets vibrant and safe and are the reflection of individual dreams, instead of corporate needs."
Village Works, which is anticipating a May 1 grand opening, added: "We are doing this with no $ at all so are looking for working capital and would appreciate anything anyone can give to our GoFundMe... support our April long yard sale or through book donations. Appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve our community, while continuing our dream of a space reflecting NYC culture on the best street ever for that, St. Mark's Place! Thank you so much and may everyone else never give up and fulfill their own visions for themselves and their communities."