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3rd Ward Members and Teachers Left in the Lurch

We were as shocked as anyone to learn this Wednesday that East Williamsburg's massive maker space 3rd Ward had suddenly closed its doors

3rd Ward Members and Teachers Left in the Lurch
Photo by Hilary Lamb for Bushwick Daily: Reports are coming in that this door is closed.

3rd Ward Members and Teachers Left in the Lurch

We were as shocked as anyone to learn this Wednesday that East Williamsburg's massive maker space 3rd Ward had suddenly closed its doors

3rd Ward Members and Teachers Left in the Lurch

We were as shocked as anyone to learn this Wednesday that East Williamsburg’s massive maker space 3rd Ward had suddenly closed its doors. Since then, we’ve learned they’re keeping members’ money — an email to customers says they “will not be able to refund any payments made for membership services that have not been fully utilized before” 6PM Wednesday, even though some recipients didn’t get the email until after 9 o’clock that night  — and giving them only until Tuesday to get their equipment, materials and artwork out of the building.

Founder Jason Goodman said in a message on the 3rd Ward site that the company can’t stay in business “due to a series of unfortunate events.” Although he’s declined or…

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