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The doors opened over an hour ago and the place is hopping! If you happen to be on the isle of Manhattan this weekend, come on by the old Tower Records space on East 4th and Lafayette Street for the opening weekend of the Gifted Holiday Market . We're open tonight and tomorrow until 8 p.m. ...
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brownstoner.com - 2 days ago
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After of months of planning, the Gifted holiday
market is almost upon us. You'll recognize some of...
the 50-odd vendors set up in the old Tower Records space on Lafayette and East 4th from the Brooklyn Flea. There will also be a bunch of fresh faces, ...
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Closing Bell: See You at Gifted!
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brownstoner.com - 4 days ago
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Journey Home 's move from 166 Water Street
to its new digs at 72 Front Street in...
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Journey Home Now Open on Front Street
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Williamsburg
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