A drummer and performance artist said they took their bizarre act to Astor Place after police kicked them out of the park in the wake of a protest. Hilarity ensued.

Despite internet chatter, Cooper Union may not be reaching a decision today.

A 171-page history of the Bowery that includes a building-by-building breakdown.

Watch the highlights from one of the East Village’s most highly anticipated annual events.

A round up of this morning’s news, including a blood wrestling match, a new play at the Nuyorican, and an East Villager who makes commercials for Occupy Wall Street.

A large group gathered at Union Square and marched to the Jacob Riis Houses. Hear from the organizers and attendees.

Occupy Wall Street demonstrators were flooding the East Village as of 4 p.m. today.

Amanda Plasencia’s photos from Loisaida.

A conversation with a human rights worker who will perform a monologue at Theater 80 next month.

A gallery of the neighborhood’s hippest tights.

The dismantling of the lab will result in the closure of one block of East First Street over the weekend.

A reader spotted Julia Stiles at Cafe Orlin.

At the preschool located in Cooper Union’s New Academic building, there are no toys – just heuristic tools.

At two meetings this week, East Villagers complained about the sports bar, even comparing it to Sodom and Gomorrah.

A roundup of this morning’s news, including an East Village songstress, a fence for the recycling center, and more.

A reader spots the former East Villager back in Alphabet City. Plus: Hear his new collaboration with Metallica.

An annual awards ceremony highlights the heroics of the East Village’s boys in blue.

The Department of Buildings serves the hotel with a violation for building a roof contrary to approved plans.

The suspect escaped with around $3,000, according to the bodega’s owner.