Greenwich is a neighborhood.
Greenwich ( [ ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ ] , [ ˈɡrɪnɪdʒ ] , [ ˈɡrɪnɪtʃ ] or [ ˈɡrɛnɪdʒ ] ) is an early-established district of south east London , England , centred 5.5 miles ( 8.9 km ) east south-east of Charing Cross . Greenwich Village , often referred to by locals as simply `` the Village '' , is a neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan , New York City .