Gothamist | by Jen Carlson | Wed, Oct 29
Wed, Oct 29
Too bad they didn't do this a few years ago, maybe they could have auctioned off CBGB. Now, put on your best John Varvatos suit and get ready to drive another nail into the coffin.
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