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Posts published in May, 2011
Revised Plan Broadens Historic District
By STEPHEN REX BROWNIn an apparent response to residents’ concerns, the city has decided to expand a proposed historic district to include an additional block.
The End of Rat City
By TIM MILKFor some 20 years rats held sway at a vacant lot on East First Street, and built up a mighty empire. Even the taxi drivers who stopped to refill at the gas station across the street were careful not to venture too close to their lair. They seemed invincible, but now it’s all over.
For Firefighters, An Eventful Morning
By STEPHEN REX BROWNShortly after a school bus accident this morning, four firetrucks responded to a defective oil burner inside of a building near 14th Street and First Avenue.
The Day | A Vigil for 35 Cooper
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.
12 Injured in School Bus Accident
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENTwelve people sustained minor injuries this morning when a school bus struck a speed bump on 12th Street near Third Avenue jostling the passengers.
Street Scenes | Bird Watcher
By TIM SCHREIERThe photography of Tim Schreier.
More Images of the Mugging Suspect
By THE LOCALMore images of the man suspected in a purse-snatching at an apartment building on FDR Drive.
East Village Tweets | May 24
By BRENDAN BERNHARDWould-be messages from the East Village in 140 characters or less.
The Pain of War at Merchant’s House
By TIM MILKTim Milk previews two summer exhibits at Merchant’s House Museum.
The Day | A Jury Deliberates
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.
At the Park, A Smoking Ban Expands
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe Local visits Tompkins Square Park as the expanded smoking ban takes effect in city parks and beaches.
Street Scenes | Lost
By MICHELLE RICKThe photography of Michelle Rick.
A Grand Re-Opening for Ray’s
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe Local visits Ray’s Candy Store, which re-opened during the weekend after being closed last week for health code violations.
A New Addition
By THE LOCALThe Local East Village welcomes Stephen Rex Brown, the blog’s senior correspondent.
Images of The Dance Parade
By VIVIENNE GUCWAVivienne Gucwa, a community contributor to The Local East Village, shares her images of the weekend’s New York Dance Parade, which wound its way through the East Village Saturday.
The Day | After the Dance
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.
Viewfinder | Midnight
By JOHNNY PéREZThe photography of Johnny Pérez.
The End?
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENYesterday, I went to Pas De Deux on East 11th Street to pick out a dress for my girlfriend.
“Something that says, ‘I really enjoyed our time together and I’m sorry I could not prevent the inevitable.’ ”
A salesclerk bit her cheek, “That…sounds interesting, are you breaking up?”
“The world is ending,” I said.
Catching Up With Chico
By KENAN CHRISTIANSENAntonio Garcia, the street artist known as Chico, recently received commissions for 10 new neighborhood murals.
Write the Neighborhood
By THE LOCALThe Local is always looking for writers to join the party. Most of the articles we publish are around 500 to 600 words, but we are also on the lookout for brief, focused telegrams from the street. You don’t need to be a professional journalist. We’ll provide help in getting your copy into shape if you need it.
