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Grand Central Relics Venture to Vegas via BIG!NYC

In honor of Grand Central Station's 100 year anniversary, we thought we'd share a little story about one of the treasures salvaged from the terminal's original post office. Last year BIG!NYC acquired a collection of historic relics from NYC buildings, including Grand Central's original post office, through an auction run by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

After arriving in Astoria, the antique post office windows caught the eye of Hecho Inc. design and construction firm. Hecho utilized these golden beauties in a night club build out in Las Vegas. The Palazzo Hotel is now home to The Act, one of Las Vega's premiere night clubs with a very unique flare. Hecho placed the golden frames around the exterior of the The Act, luring in customers with their vintage design and luster. The windows also serve as a statement piece for the night club, a hint at the theme and mystery that await people inside.
This article was written by BIG!NYC intern, Justine Braunger.
Photos of The Act by Ian Mueller.
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NYC Department of Sanitation's Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling (BWPRR) initiated a new program for people to request compost or mulch to improve the soil around NYC street trees.  The compost and mulch is made from yard waste and fallen trees that BWPRR composts at Sanitation Compost Sites. For more info about ordering compost visit:  on.nyc.gov/compost-street-trees Contact compost@bignyc.org with any questions.
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Steel Casement Windows 

$175 each 
ALU: 25656 in Astoria
(14 available) 
Chairs, Chairs, CHAIRS!
$20 each 

ALU: 25689 in Gowanus 

 BIG!Workshops
Saturday, April 13th
"Junk" Puppets w. Paulie Anne
Join us for our inaugural "Bagel and BIG!NYC" where we'll have some breakfast snacks and crafting! $55 fee.      

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BIG!NYC Customer Project
Gabe Turiello. Read about his projects here.

Deconstruct   Donate  
Vision Fashion Mannequin 

$200 each (4 available)

ALU: 25619 in Astoria

Sub-Zero 424 Wine Storage 

$1,500
ALU: 25676 in Astoria
(this puppy can hold up to 46 bottles of wine!)
Marvel Ice Maker
$445

ALU: 25680 in Astoria 

Vintage Escutcheon Plate with Knob Set, Mortise Lock 

$115

ALU: 25683 in Astoria

Large Mirror, Over 7ft Tall!

$345

ALU: 25687 in Astoria

 Double French Door Sets
6 Sets Available!
$200 per set

ALU: 25678 in Astoria

(6 sets available) 

Vintage Office Chair
$40 each (4 available)

ALU: 25574 in Gowanus 

White Swivel Chairs

$95 each
(56 available!!!) 
ALU: 25652 in Gowanus
Clear Chair
$85 each (8 available) 

ALU: 25637 in Gowanus 

Banquet Chairs 

$15 each (57 available) 

ALU: 25762 in Gowanus 

Wood Stools  

$30 each (30 available) 

ALU: 25690 in Gowanus

Soft Purple Theater Seats 

$75 per chair (4 available)   

ALU: 25383 in Gowanus 

Environmental Events in NYC:







Thursday, April 11, 7pm.
Special VIP Screening and Panel Discussion Series: "A Place at the Table". BAM, 30 Layfayette Ave., Brooklyn. Tickets $6-13.

Tuesday, April 16, 6-8pm.
Center for Architecture Foundation presents What To Expect When You're Renovating. Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC. $35 per person.

Monday, April 22.
Save the Date: The Greenhouse Project 5th Annual Benefit. Top of the Standard, The Standard Hotel, NYC.

Saturday, May 4, 11am-1pm.
Build It Green!NYC-Astoria 150 Tree Giveaway, through NYRP MillionTreesNYC program. Hosted at BIG!NYC in Astoria, 3-17 26th Ave. Reserve your FREE tree in mid-April!

Sunday, May 5, 11am-1pm.
Build It Green!NYC-Gowanus 150 Tree Giveaway, through NYRP MillionTreesNYC program. Hosted at BIG!NYC in Gowanus, 69 9th St. Brooklyn. Reserve your FREE tree in mid-April!

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