Photographer Steven Hirsch documents the tribe of tattooed denizens who hang out on Crusty Row in Tompkins Square Park in the East Village.

The Local East Village profiles Father Figures, a group composed of five friends who describe their music as “zombie jazz,” – an effort to resurrect a dying breed of jazz musicians with its strong improvisational sounds, eclectic inspirations, and a distinct blend of fun.

The Local examines a range of alternative dining options at East Village restaurants for those spending Turkey Day away from home.

The Local East Village visits the new Wired store at Broadway and East Fourth Street, which offers a range of holiday gifts for the geek in your life.

A roundup of blogposts related to the East Village, including what’s in store for two properties that preservationists unsuccessfully sought to keep from being re-developed and kudos to a neighborhood finalist on “The Next Iron Chef.”

The photography of Vivienne Gucwa, a community contributor to The Local East Village.

Wine lovers in the East Village joined connoisseurs around the world in welcoming Beaujolais Nouveau, the young, fruity, barely fermented (and to some, barely drinkable) wine that hit the shelves and bars Thursday night.

The Local visits East Village restaurants that specialize in making dishes out of pumpkins.

Photographer John Galayda visits the DeRobertis Caffee in the East Village.

On the same day that a preservation group held a news conference urging the Landmarks Preservation Commission to reconsider designating a pair of 170-year old buildings at 326 and 328 East Fourth Street as historic landmarks, the Department of Buildings awarded permits for both buildings to developer Terrence Lowenberg.

When New York University announced that it was abandoning a proposal to build a fourth structure on the Silver Towers site, it changed the direction of its expansion plan. Activists opposing New York University’s “2031 Plan” for expansion won’t have the “Silver Sliver” to kick around anymore. That was the news yesterday afternoon as the […]

A roundup on blogposts related to the East Village, including items about the cost of restoring St. Brigid’s Church and the lingering resonance of Bowery-inspired slang.

The Local East Village examines the latest styles for fall boots.

New York University announced today that it would not be pursuing plans to build a 400-foot residential tower and hotel on Bleecker Street.

The Local East Village visits some of the neighborhood’s secret – and not-so-secret – bars.

The Local East Village explores improvised personal fitness work outs on scaffolding.

A roundup of blogposts related to the East Village, including items about the mural of President Obama on Sixth and C and a look at an epic fire in the 1950s.

The Local East Village takes a look at some neighborhood restaurants that make dining out with children a breeze.

The Local East Village visits Butter Lane, a small boutique bake shop on Seventh Street that offers classes in cupcake making.