This past Monday we enjoyed an expert-guided tour of Gracie Mansion, followed by an afternoon tea created by the Mayor's Chef.
Gracie Mansion, built in 1799, is a member of the Historic House Trust, one of the oldest surviving wooden structures in Manhattan, and the official residence of New York City mayors since 1942.
New York City's housing crisis is extreme, with low vacancy rates and lagging construction. Our alum panel of housing experts will discuss strategies to address it, including supportive housing, public housing, new construction, and housing for health.
Jenna Breines ’96, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing
Seth Bynum ’15, Genesis Companies
Leora Jontef ’96, NYC Health + Hospitals
Simon Kawitzky ’06, New York City Housing Authority
Elizabeth Greenstein ’87, Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations (HRO)
April 16, 6:30pm, Free
Nixon Peabody LLP, 55 W 46th St
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On Monday, we're touring and enjoying afternoon tea at Gracie Mansion. connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_GracieMansion
On April 5, spend an evening at the Rubin Museum. connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_RubinMuseum
And on April 16, our alum panel will discuss NYC's housing crisis. connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AffordableHousing
Join VCNY for this year’s Vassar Serves! We'll be volunteering at Housing Works' annual Design on a Dime fundraising event, where shoppers browse vignettes curated by the nation's top designers and filled with premium decor donated by leading brands.
We'll be helping unload trucks, monitor vignettes, and greet guests. Please RSVP no later than April 19th! Volunteers are required to sign a Housing Works waiver to participate.
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Visit the Rubin Museum before it closes forever! Join us for an evening of conversation, cocktails, and music from DJ Gigi Gray in a dedicated space at the Museum's Café Serai.
Enjoy the Rubin's exhibits of Himalayan art on your own or as part of a group tour at 7:15pm. A private group tour for VCNY starts at 6pm for $10.
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Special thanks to all who volunteered with us last week for God's Love We Deliver! We helped prepare and package nutritious, medically tailored meals for those too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
Keep an eye out for more volunteering opportunities coming up soon!
Tonight's a Schmooze for the ages! Halloween is every year, but Leap Day is only once every four. Show off your Vassar spirit by appearing in a costume that pays tribute to the rarest and most unique holiday in the Gregorian calendar. There will be prizes!
Peculiar Pub serves hundreds of draft and bottled beers from around the world, including brews from India, Denmark, Thailand, and Haiti. Happy Hour specials until 7pm!
Peculier Pub, 6pm–8pm
145 Bleecker St
Join us for an expert-guided tour of Gracie Mansion, followed by an enchanting sit-down in the People’s House to enjoy an afternoon tea created by the Mayor’s Chef.
3/25, 1pm, $80 ($65 for age 65+)
RSVP by 3/3
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On Thursday, wear your favorite Leap Year Day costumes to our schmooze at Peculier Pub
On March 3rd, we're volunteering in the kitchen with God's Love We Deliver. connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Volunteer2024
And on March 25th, join us for a tour and afternoon tea at Gracie Mansion. connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_GracieMansion
Last call for registrants! Volunteer with us for God's Love We Deliver. We'll be in the kitchen helping staff chefs prepare and package nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
3/3, 10am, 166 6th Ave
RSVP by 2/21
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