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Posts published in December, 2011
Two Area Schools Slated for Closure
By CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUSWashington Irving High School and the Legacy School For Integrated Studies are among the 19 schools that the city will begin to phase out starting next year.
Fire Put Out at 26 St. Marks Place [Updated]
By DANIEL MAURER and STEPHEN REX BROWNA fire on the third floor was reported at 10:03 a.m. and put out within half an hour.
Obscura Is Back in the Spotlight: Season Three of “Oddities” Premieres Next Week
By DANIEL MAURERWith change in store for Billy’s Antiques, it’s good to know that the neighborhood’s other reliquary for bizarre and macabre artifacts is still going strong.
The Day | Cabrini Center Building Goes for $25.5 Million
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including the sale of 15 East 10th Street, a holiday fair, a tribute show, an art exhibit, and an increase in bike riders.
Street Scenes | Use What You’ve Got
By CLINT MCMAHONThe photography of Clint McMahon.
Mars Bar Worker Injured Yesterday Is OK
By STEPHEN REX BROWNStephen Rex Brown Workers were back at the Mars Bar site today. The worker injured by falling rubble yesterday at Mars Bar is at home and doing well, the superintendent of the construction site said today. Stephen Rex Brown An overhead view of the demolition, taken yesterday. “He’s good, back at home. He has a […]
Mosaic Man Installs Sign at The Bean, Opening Monday
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe East Village’s most familiar artist is presiding over the installation of new signage at the soon-to-open cafe.
What a Drag: Lucky Cheng’s Will Leave East Village for 52nd Street
By STEPHEN REX BROWNAfter 18 years in the neighborhood, the drag destination is leaving.
C.B. 2 Committee Recommends Denial of Beer-and-Wine License at Mile End’s Sandwich Shop
By DANIEL MAURERPlus, team Indochine’s latest project in the old Acme space will open soon.
Prince Chenoa’s East Village
By ANGELA CRAVENSThe designer who made a name with his Prince Peter Collection and is keeping the neighborhood’s rebel heart alive. Hear about his favorite spots.
The Day | Alec Baldwin: Village is ‘One Big Bus Depot of Drunken Young People’
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including the possible sale of Lucky Cheng’s, a challenge to rent laws, a look at the Food For Life program, a report from the star-studded Occupy event at Bowery Hotel, and more.
Street Scenes | Forget It, Pal
By SCOTT LYNCHThe photography of Scott Lynch.
Ed Sanders on His New Memoir, ‘Fug You,’ and the East Village of the 60s and Today
By DANIEL MAURERThe frontman of the Fugs, owner of the iconic Peace Eye Bookstore, and the founder of one of the East Village’s pioneering alternative presses speaks to The Local about Occupy Wall Street, police raids, the evolution of the neighborhood, and more.
One Injured After Ceiling Collapses at Mars Bar Building
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe worker’s injury was not serious, according to the Fire Department and witnesses
Angelica Kitchen Told to Stop B.Y.O.B. Service
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe popular vegan restaurant was told to stop popping customers’ bottles, but it’s unclear why.
Did She See It Coming? Psychic Leaves Storefront After Rent Hike
By DANIEL MAURERWe’ll see what the stars say, she says of her future location.
Take A Big Gulp: 7-Eleven Christened, Opens Next Week
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local spotted 7-Eleven signage going up on the Bowery.
Lucy Is Back at the Bar
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAA little earlier than expected, Lucyna Mickievicius has reopened her namesake bar, Lucy’s, after visiting family.
S.T.A.R. Power for P.S. 63
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA community board committee votes to support P.S. 63 William McKinley’s name change.
The Day | Fred Armisen Appearing at Other Music
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news, including a small fire, the latest rental rates, reviews of Broadway contender “Once,” a look back at the affluent invasion of 1964, and more.
