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Posts published in October, 2011
Here’s Why East 10th Is the Rainiest Street in the City Right Now
By DANIEL MAURERPlus: Is Comcast trying to pass the St. Mark’s Historic District off as brownstone Brooklyn?
The East Village: A City of Touch
By BRENDAN BERNHARDA unique thing about the neighborhood: the amount of attention to which your body can be paid (if you’re willing to pay for it) on almost any street.
Yes, Beyoncé Gets Her Nails Done a Block From Mars Bar
By DANIEL MAURERAnd Serena Williams just might, too.
The Day | A New Petition for St. Mark’s Bookshop
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including a new mural on the Bowery, more on last night’s protests, a big building sale, and a supermodel at A-1.
Occupy Wall Street Protesters March to Union Square
By DANIEL MAURERA crowd of around 300 took over Broadway around 11 p.m. tonight.
CMJ Diary: The Good, The Bad, and The Grungy
By TODD OLMSTEAD and LAURIE KAMENSThe good, the bad, and the grungy from last week’s CMJ Music Marathon.
Cooper Union Wavers On Rent Reduction For St. Mark’s Bookshop
By JAMIE LARSONThe owners of the St. Mark’s Bookshop say all hope is lost regarding their push for a rent reduction. Cooper Union says no decision has been made.
Is This Hands-Down The Coolest Steve Jobs Tribute?
By DANIEL MAURERYoung Jobs meets old Jobs on Bond Street.
Moreno and Bologna: Where Are They Now?
By DANIEL MAURERUpdates on two of the neighborhood’s more notorious police officers.
The Local’s Scary-Good Guide to Halloween
By THE LOCALWe’ve got it all: Custom fangs, costumed dogs, cemetery tours, ghost walks, outfit advice, a nod to Day of the Dead, and a full rundown of Halloween events.
Hung Ry in Trouble
By DANIEL MAURERThe hand-pulled noodle spot faces debts as well as litigation initiated by a former chef.
The Day | St. Mark’s Bookshop Hears Back
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including a suspect in the Donovan Salgado case and the shaming of bed bug buildings.
Here’s How Forcella is Looking, What It’ll Be Cooking When It Opens Thursday
By DANIEL MAURERA look inside the pizzeria, which will serve pies that are flash fried and then finished in a wood-brick oven.
Amid Headlock Allegations, Parents Complain About Disciplining at Girls Prep
By RACHEL OHM and DAYNA CLARKParents at the charter school are unhappy about the alleged headlocking of a student and a demerit system instituted after the dismissal of the founding principal last March.
Regarding Wine and Beer Licenses, C.B. 3’s Rulings Have Little Sway Over S.L.A.
By STEPHEN REX BROWNAnalaysis shows that the community board doesn’t have the last word regarding liquor authority license applications. Far from it.
By Chance, St. Mark’s Bookshop Supporters Meet With Cooper Union President
By JAMIE LARSONWith the aid of some fortunate timing, the Cooper Square Committee delivered their petition in support of the St. Mark’s Bookshop directly to Jamshed Bharucha today.
C.B. 3 Supports ‘Haunted’ House’s Conversion Into Bea Arthur Residence
By JESSICA BELLNow it’s up to the city whether a long-abandoned house on East 13th will become a residence for homeless L.G.B.T. youth.
The Day | Jonas Mekas Gets His Teeth Into Mars Bar
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including the death of a former Hare Krishna leader, a scamming realtor, an all-nighter at the St. Mark’s Bookshop, and a new restaurant from Frank.
Street Scenes | Popcorn Pooch
By VIVIENNE GUCWAThe photography of Vivienne Gucwa.
Balazs Bought Cooper Square Hotel For $90 Million
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe pricetag, as well as the hotelier’s backers, are revealed.