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Posts published in March, 2011
Your Voices | East Village Tweets
By THE LOCALA sampling of reader reactions to the posts of Brendan Bernhard, the author of “East Village Tweets.”
A Bit of Liverpool on 11th Street
By GRACE MAALOUFFans of the English soccer team Liverpool make the East Village their home base, meeting here every week at the 11th Street Bar to watch games.
A Street Scene Explained
By THE LOCALA reader steps forward to claim ownership of a majestic but fading car depicted in one of The Local’s photo features.
A Pollution Concern from Heating Oils
By HADAS GOSHENLast month’s expanded smoking ban may have irritated city dwellers, but environmentalists say that another pollutant continues to fill the air: the soot from the 9,000 buildings in Manhattan that use No. 4 and 6 heating oil.
The Day | On Budgets and Murals
By HADAS GOSHENA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.
Street Scenes | Mars Bar
By PHILLIP KALANTZIS COPEThe photography of Phillip Kalantzis Cope.
For Spring, A Jungle Gym Workout
By AL KAVADLOWith spring’s approach, personal fitness trainer Al Kavadlo offers tips for a workout based around jungle gyms.
A New Market Tries Hard to Blend In
By KATHRYN KATTALIAAs the Brooklyn-based Union Market prepares to make its Manhattan debut in the East Village this fall, it’s trying to be seen as just another grocery store.
The Day | N.Y.U. Revises Tower Plan
By HADAS GOSHEN and KIM DAVISA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.
Street Scenes | Ghost Bike
By CLARK CARRThe photography of Clark Carr.
East Village Tweets
By BRENDAN BERNHARDWould-be messages from the East Village, in 140 characters or less.
Your Voices | Nevada Smiths
By THE LOCALA sampling of reader reactions to a recent post about changes at Nevada Smiths.
“Earthalujah!” Shouts Reverend Billy
By IAN DUNCANA profile of Bill Talen, who – as the Reverend Billy – hosts a mock tent revival show, the Church of Earthalujah, where he preaches about the evils of capitalism, impending environmental disaster and the decline of neighborhoods.
The Day| Changes in the Rain
By CRYSTAL BELLChelsia Rose Marcius Good morning, East Village. More change to come for the East Village after ACME Bar & Grill, located on 9 Great Jones Place, announced that they were closing their doors yesterday. However, it’s only temporary, and after several confusing reports and confirmations, EV Grieve confirmed the news that ACME Bar & Grill […]
Street Scenes | Cadillac
By SHAWN HOKEThe photography of Shawn Hoke.
Local Legends | 35 Cooper Square
By TIM MILKLocal historian Tim Milk recalls dark episodes which never quite extinguished the charm of 35 Cooper Square.
The Significance of 35 Cooper Square
By KERRI CULHANEThe author of the proposal to designate 35 Cooper Square as a landmark describes the building’s historical importance, noting that its “history is representative of the Bowery’s history as a whole, which itself tells the story of New York.”
Up at the Old Nuyorican
By CARY ABRAMSA visit to the archives at the Nuyorican Poets Café.
Liquor License Opposed for Venue
By HADAS GOSHENThe State Liquor Authority Committee of Community Board 3 on Monday night refused to endorse a liquor license for a proposed music and restaurant space at 34 Avenue A.
The Day | To Catch a Hipster
By CRYSTAL BELLBruce Monroe Good morning, East Village. The Upright Citizens Brigade are gearing up to make their debut in the East Village by putting signs up around local mailboxes, reports EV Grieve. The comedy theatre troupe recently caused a stir among some locals with their “Hot Chicks Room” sign, located at the Upright Citizens Brigade HQ […]
