Posts published in October, 2010

Beyond the Dog Run | Howloween

The Local East Village presents a photo essay on the 20th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Parade.


A Food Tour of the East Village

Hundreds of participants and 15 eateries took part in the East Village Eats Tasting Tour Saturday.


Police Identify Victim of Stabbing

The police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing this morning in the East Village.


Common Traits at Successful Schools

Administrators and students at the two East Village schools that scored high marks on recent citywide evaluations discuss the ways that they have found success.


Police Investigate Stabbing on 7th St.

The authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred this morning on East Seventh Street between Avenues C and D in the East Village.


Viewfinder | Gloria Chung

The Local East Village begins a new recurring feature in which we highlight the work of local photographers who are our community contributors. Today, we feature the work of East Village photographer Gloria Chung.


The Wonders of Ravioli at Frank’s

James Traub visits Frank’s.


The Local and QR Codes

The Local announces a new plan to use QR, or quick response, codes to help identify how many readers in the East Village are using QR technology.


First Person | Getting Fanged

While researching an article on vampire culture, a writer for The Local East Village is fitted for her own pair of prosthetic fangs.


On the Stoop of Rock ‘n’ Roll History

A look at 96 and 98 St. Marks Place, two iconic buildings in the East Village that were featured on the cover of Led Zeppelin’s 1975 album Physical Graffiti, and also in the 1981 Rolling Stones music video, “Waiting on a Friend.”


The Day | Bike Lane Ticketing Expands

A roundup of blogposts related to the East Village.


Spreading A Message of Equal Rights

Since Sept. 27, a group of activists has staged a 24-hour vigil outside the local office of Senator Kristen Gillibrand calling on her to introduce federal legislation that would extend civil rights protection to the gay community. Some of the activists have taken their campaign to the streets of nearby neighborhoods, including the East Village, where they scrawl messages in chalk on sidewalks to call attention to the issue.


A Look at East Village Street Style

What are East Villagers actually wearing now that the temperatures are dropping? The Local takes a look.


Interview | Warren Redlich

The Local East Village interviews Warren Redlich, the libertarian candidate for governor of New York.


The Day | His Rent’s Not Too High Here

A roundup of blogposts related to the East Village.


On 10th Street, A Reason to Slow Down

East Village residents offer their reactions to a speed hump installed on East 10th Street between Avenue A and First Avenue.


After Ginsberg Disc, More From Russell

After the Tuesday release of a collaboration between Allen Ginsberg and the musician Arthur Russell, a record company now plans to issue more previously unreleased music by Mr. Russell.


New Stage, New Spirit at the 14th St. Y

Nearly a year after the completion of their $1.2 million renovation, the 14th Street Y is putting the southwest corner of 14th and First even more firmly on the East Village cultural map.


First Person | Reporting On NYU

Kim Davis, community editor of The Local East Village, discusses his report on NYU’s 2031 expansion plan.


Police to Ticket Scofflaw Cyclists

Deputy Inspector Kenneth Lehr told the Ninth Precinct Community Council Tuesday night that cyclists who violate traffic laws in bike lanes will receive tickets just like motorists.