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The chef and employees of the restaurant said their goodbyes on Instagram.

The owner said his asking rent last year shot up to roughly $5,400/month from $3,100.

The Union Square venue is getting upgrades and new amenities.

The shop is closing later this month after 14 years in the neighborhood.

The Abbey's last night will be February 28th. That's tonight!

Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern has been in the neighborhood for 55 years.

The owner says, 'The rents are very high and now the minimum wage is going up and we have a huge number of employees.'

"We've helped a lot of people over the years to make music—that's what it's all about."

"Good press doesn't pay the rent."

The future of one of the best Irish bars in NYC is uncertain.