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Posts published in October, 2010
The Day | A Celebrity Pizza Party
By THE LOCALA roundup of blogposts related to the East Village.
Submit Your Videos to The Local
By THE LOCALThe Local East Village would like to encourage readers to submit their videos to be played on the site.
A Literary Tour of the East Village
By SALLY LAUCKNERA roundup of iconic East Village literary landmarks.
On Ninth Street, A Peek at Dioramas
By ROBYN BAITCHERSince 2005, J. Kathleen White, an East Village artist, has designed a set of dioramas that has appeared each fall on the gate of the Ninth Street Community Garden.
The Day | On Expansion and Sin Sin
By THE LOCALA roundup of blogposts related to the East Village.
Beyond the Dog Run | Waiting
By MICHAEL SEAN EDWARDSIn a new recurring feature about neighborhood pets on The Local East Village called “Beyond the Dog Run,” a neighborhood photographer presents images of dogs that are waiting for their owners outside a coffee house.
Sin Sin Lounge Was Source of Solace
By CHAZ KANGASMany East Village residents welcomed the news last week that the Sin Sin lounge, scene of a fatal shooting in August, would be closing by the end of the month. One patron of the lounge, however, offers a different perspective.
A Memorial for Michael Shenker
By SPENCER MAGLOFFAbout 100 friends of Michael Shenker held a parade-like procession through the streets of the East Village Saturday to honor the memory of the community activist who died earlier this month at the age of 54.
What’s Next for NYU in East Village?
By KIM DAVISIt is still uncertain what effect NYU’s 2031 expansion plan will have on the East Village.
The Day | Telling Annie’s Story
By THE LOCALA roundup of blog posts related to the East Village.
Cyclists Gather at Bike Lane Protest
By HELEN ZHANG and SPENCER MAGLOFFAbout two dozen cyclists gathered in the East Village tonight at a demonstration over new bike lanes on First and Second Avenues.
Where to Find Your Football Fix
By C.C. GLENNFootball season is upon pigskin fans, and you don’t have to wander far to seek out the weekend’s biggest games. A guide to East Village bars and restaurants where you can see your favorite team play.
Chef Talks Food, Fame and ‘Dirt Candy’
By HELEN ZHANGThe chef Amanda Cohen ascended to food blog notoriety over the past year after her recent appearance on a Food Network cooking show. She discusses food, her newfound fame and her East Village restaurant, Dirt Candy, which marks its second anniversary this month.
Honoring the Ninth Precinct’s Finest
By TIMOTHY J. STENOVECNearly 200 East Village residents, police officers, and their families attended a ceremony Thursday night honoring officers of the Ninth Precinct.
Board Refuses to Endorse Smoking Ban
By TANIA BARNESMembers of Community Board 3 Thursday night refused to endorse a proposal to broaden the city’s public smoking ban.
A Roundup of East Village Blogs
By THE LOCALA roundup of blogposts related to the East Village.
New Penalties for Careless Drivers
By ELISA LAGOSState Senator Daniel L. Squadron discusses Hayley and Diego’s Law, a measure that makes it easier for prosecutors to seek penalties against careless drivers. The law goes into effect today.
For Mentally Ill, Expression in Puppetry
By SAMANTHA KUAn interview with Dario D’Ambrosi, the Italian actor and director, whose new show opens opens the fourth annual La MaMa Puppet Series Thursday night. His work explores the experience of the mentally ill.
Coffee, Tea and A Nice Merlot
By MOLLY O'TOOLEThe recession prompted a spate of East Village cafes to apply for a license to serve beer and wine in an attempt to separate themselves from the competition.
The Morning Roundup
By THE LOCALA roundup of posts related to the East Village.
