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Posts published in August, 2011
The Day | The East Village-Williamsburg Restaurant Continuum
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including a Williamsburg restaurant coming to the East Village, and an East Village restaurant coming to Williamsburg.
David Godlis Took Abbie Hoffman’s Apartment Because It Was a Steal
By MARIT MOLINThe rock photographer who goes by the name of Godlis reveals the interesting story behind his St. Marks apartment.
Squadron and Chin Decry Danger On Delancey
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA pair of politicians call for safety improvements on Delancey Street, which is one of the most accident-prone thoroughfares in the city.
The Post-Punk Painter
By DANIEL MAURERDavid Yow, frontman of The Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid, shows his paintings and digital drawings at Fuse Gallery tonight.
In Search of Marcel Proust, Finding Tom Verlaine
By BRENDAN BERNHARDBrendan Bernhard encounters a personal hero. But will the publicity-shy lead singer of Television grant him an interview?
The Bean Will Open Two New Stores
By DANIEL MAURERThe First Avenue coffee shop will see how business is over on Second Avenue.
Earthquakes Explained (by a Californian)
By SARAH SHANFIELDCalifornia transplant Sarah Shanfield never thought she’d live through an earthquake again.
The Day | The Cats of Tompkins Square Park (Jazz Cats, That Is)
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including the return of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a look back at The Dom, and an encore of On The Bowery.
Street Scenes | Puckish Child
By MICHELLE RICKThe photography of Michelle Rick.
The Inevitable ‘Earthquake Specials’
By DANIEL MAURERWhen an earthquake means a two-for-one deal.
At These Booze Crawls, the Idea is to Drink Yourself Smart
By DANIEL MAUREROn September 7, 30 downtown galleries will host an art crawl. A few days later, 18 bars participate in a literary crawl.
As Conservator Talks Restoration, The Merchant’s House is Shaken by an Earthquake
By DANIEL MAURERThe Merchant’s House Museum was shaken by an earthquake this afternoon, but its $598,000 restoration will go on.
Everyday People: 40 Bond Foreclosure Involves Sly Stone
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA condo at 40 Bond is cited in a lawsuit between Sly Stone and his ex-manager.
The Mystery of Gosling’s Gallantry
By DANIEL MAURERAccounts differ, and the East Village has a new celebrity mystery.
Chatter Box | Neighbors Back Nublu’s Fight for the Right to Party
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s commenters overwhelmingly support Nublu in its fight to reopen.
The Day | Two Buildings Face Destruction, One is Reborn
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including a landmarking fight and a couple of moves toward environmental sustainability.
Street Scenes | Facing The Door
By C. CERES MERRYThe photography of C. Ceres Merry.
Wesley Eisold on Why Cold Cave Canceled Its Tour
By RAY LEMOINEThe East Village singer says a party-filled road trip to Ohio was to blame.
DocuDrama: Preservationists Try to Save Row House From Becoming Another 35 Cooper
By STEPHEN REX BROWNPreservations are appealing to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to save a Federal-era row house in Alphabet City.
Watch Ryan Gosling Seemingly Break Up a Fight on Astor Place
By DANIEL MAURERThe star of “The Notebook” to the rescue? That’s what video footage would seem to indicate.