Posts published on July 18th, 2011

Health Department Shutters Mars Bar

Health Department officials have confirmed that they ordered the closure of Mars Bar earlier today because of a litany of health code violations.


Mars Bar Forced to Close

With the wrecking ball already hanging over its head, Mars Bar was apparently forced to close by the authorities earlier today.


Street Scenes | Above Fifth Street

The photography of Adrian Fussell.


Debating an ‘Artisanal’ Vision for a Bar

The Local’s Meghan Keneally on neighborhood reaction to the application for a liquor license transfer at Banjo Jim’s.


East Village Tweets | July 18

Brendan Bernhard, a community contributor to The Local, offers his latest installment of would-be messages from the East Village, in 140 characters or less.


Aspiring Politicos Vie for County Seats

The Local’s Meghan Keneally reports on some of the East Villagers who are running for seats on the New York County Democratic Committee.


The Day | The Final Days of Mars Bar

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about two recent reports on Mars Bar and a range of new breakfast options in the neighborhood.