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Iconic Upper West Side Bakery Closes Amid Lease Dispute

3/24/2025

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Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved Upper West Side fixture for 24 years, will close on March 23 due to a lease dispute.
Owners Judith Norell and Georgia Stamoulis opted not to contest the eviction after facing a lawsuit for unpaid rent.
Customers are heartbroken, emphasizing the bakery's importance as a community hub.
This closure underscores a growing trend of small businesses being displaced in the area.

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Story summary

Silver Moon Bakery, a beloved Upper West Side fixture for 24 years, will close on March 23 due to a lease dispute.
Owners Judith Norell and Georgia Stamoulis opted not to contest the eviction after facing a lawsuit for unpaid rent.
Customers are heartbroken, emphasizing the bakery's importance as a community hub.
This closure underscores a growing trend of small businesses being displaced in the area.