For
now. St. Mark’s Bookshop, which was in danger of closing owing to their inability to pay rent to landlord Cooper Union, has been
issued a reprieve. A rent reduction from $20,000 a month to about $17,500, and
forgiveness of back rent due, will allow the store to stay open.
From the shop’s web site:
Here's
the official word on the status of the bookshop:
St. Mark's Bookshop and The
Cooper Union have reached an agreement which reduces our rent. This would not
have been possible without the overwhelming support of our community. Over
44,000 people signed the petition to "Save St. Mark's Bookshop". We
sincerely appreciate the efforts made by so many on our behalf. We especially
want to thank Frances Goldin and Joyce Ravitch of the Cooper Square Committee,
and Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough president.
Long Live Books
and Readers! (11.07.11)
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