Posts published in November, 2011

On Black Friday, Smoking Bandits Make Off With Vaporizers

A group of five individuals is said to have stolen valuable vaporizers from a St. Marks Place tattoo parlor and smoking accessories store.


Arrest in Thanksgiving Melee at La Vie Lounge

A 31-year-old man is charged with assault in the post-turkey day brawl.


The Village Pourhouse: It’s Our House Now

A glitch in the neon turns the Village Pourhouse into ‘Our House.’


Tattoo Shop Adds a Touch of Vegas to St. Marks Place

The owner of a new tattoo and smoking-accessories shop has added a glowing $5,000 sign to the St. Marks strip. See it in action.


Arrest in Stuyvesant Town Muggings

Ex-con Henry Huggins is accused of robbing two septuagenarians in recent weeks.


The Day | Sidewalk Slashings at First and First

A roundup of this morning’s news, including attacks on elderly men at Stuyvesant Town, the closing of Nevada Smiths, a new mural by Chico, a look back at the Man with Two Mouths, and more.


Overdid It on Thanksgiving? Recovery Advice From a Personal Chef to the Stars

Amy Chaplin, the former chef at Angelica Kitchen who helped Natalie Portman achieve her “Black Swan” look, tells you how to recover from that holiday binge. Plus: her recipe for miso soup.


Happy Thanksgiving, All!

Links to The Local’s Thanksgiving stories.


Subway Pinning at Union Square

A man was caught between the subway platform and a train earlier today.


A Familiar Sign is Obscured as Former Jubb’s Longevity Space Goes Up for Rent

Restaurateur behind Diablo Royale will move out of his current office, which once belonged to Jubb’s Longevity.


“Rent Is Too Damn High” Guy Still Fighting Eviction

At a hearing today, Jimmy McMillan admitted that he hasn’t paid federal income tax in years.


Blogger Blocked From Photographing Block Drug Store

The owner of the pharmacy says he’s no fan of movie shoots.


Japa Dog, Nublu To Try Again At C.B. 3 Next Month

A quick glance at next month’s calendar of Community Board 3 meetings.


Upgrades at Scene of Attempted Rape (Updated)

The First Avenue building where an attempted rape occurred is getting a new look, and new locks.


Bargain Alert: Houston Street Lots Only $9.5 Million

Two lots near Attorney Street are now on the market.


Out-on-the-Town Thanksgiving? 25 East Village Feasts

Where to eat out (and eat big) on Thanksgiving, whether you’re looking for French, Italian, or all-American.


The Day | The Secret to Jeffrey Lewis’s Success

A round up of this morning’s news, including fans going gaga for Gaga, Jim Gaffigan sightings, throwback footage of the Hells Angels, a new elevator on Houston Street, and more.


Street Scenes | Window Wisher

The photography of Susan Keyloun.


Neighbors of New IHOP Say ‘No Relief’ from Smell of Bacon

A group of residents living behind the new I-Hop are complaining about the smell and the noise from the 24-hour diner


Video: For Thanksgiving Dinner, Which Wines Are Fine?

An Astor Center wine educator and an East Village chef and food writer tell you how to incorporate wine into your Thanksgiving feast.