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Posts published in July, 2011
Street Scenes | Off Duty
By MICHAEL PEARCEThe photography of Michael Pearce.
A Look at Rent Law Changes
By KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKSThe Local’s Khristopher J. Brooks breaks down the nuances of the renewed rent regulations for New York City.
Little Luxuries at Jack’s
By JAMES TRAUBJames Traub visits Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar, which “is in the East Village, but not of the East Village.”
Fu Sushi cleans up, re-opens
By KJB359@NYU.EDUThe workers at Fu Sushi restaurant were given the OK to re-open recently after being forced to close by the Department of Health. On June 23, health officials visited the restaurant for a typical inspection and found 99 health code violations. Inspectors re-visited the restaurant on July 8 and gave Fu Sushi the green light […]
The Day | Light
By LAURA E. LEEA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about “Manhattanhenge” and an update on the work at Extra Place.
Street Scenes | Bowery Bums
By SCOTT LYNCHThe photography of Scott Lynch.
Where Rats Once Dashed, Toilets Await
By STEPHEN REX BROWNNew bathrooms have been installed at the BMW Guggenheim Lab under construction on First Street.
Opponents of 200 Ave. A Speak Out
By STEPHEN REX BROWNTwo letters from Community Board 3 and Councilwoman Mendez were submitted to the State Liquor Authority in opposition to a new business at 200 Avenue A.
Honoring Ray Deter, New Orleans Style
By LAURA E. LEEAbout 150 people turned out for a Second Line tribute to Ray Deter Monday night.
Board Opposes Plaza for 51 Astor
By MEGHAN KENEALLYMembers of Community Board 3 voted unanimously Monday night to oppose plans for an outdoor plaza at the new 51 Astor Place because of questions about whether the design provides enough space for the public and fits aesthetically with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Day | Trying to Stay Cool
By LAURA E. LEEA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about a tribute to Ray Deter and the sale of tickets to the 9/11 Memorial.
Cooling Centers to Open Tomorrow
By LAURA E. LEEResidents can avoid the extreme heat in one of the city’s cooling centers, which will be open tomorrow, an Office of Emergency Management spokesman said.
Street Scenes | Safety First
By MICHAEL PEARCEThe photography of Michael Pearce.
Restaurant Week’s Appeal Narrows
By MEGHAN KENEALLYThe economics behind Restaurant Week means that a surprisingly small group of East Village restaurants are participating in the program.
The Day | Pausing to Remember
By LAURA E. LEEA roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about a pair of vigils tonight to honor two East Villagers who recently died.
Viewfinder | Everyday Icons
By ROEY AHRAMThe photography of Roey Ahram.
Street Style | A Thin Brim
By RACHEL OHMThe Local’s Rachel Ohm takes a look at some of the season’s most fashionable headwear.
Yippie Cafe to Reopen This Month
By KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKSOnce it re-opens, the Yippie Museum Cafe will have a new hardwood floor, re-finished psychedelic art on the walls and no loft.
Night Vision at Y Gallery
By TIM MILKTim Milk takes a look at the Night Vision exhibit at Y Gallery.
An Epic Epilogue for the Amato Opera
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe founder of the Amato Opera attributes the venue’s closing in 2009 to an ongoing legal dispute with relatives.
