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Posts published in May, 2012
The Ex-Villagers | A Doorman and Dog Bath in Williamsburg
By RACHEL TROBMANRachel Trobman was lured from the East Village after seven years by the increased space, a price that would allow her to buy, and the likelihood there would not be a man singing opera at 3 a.m. outside of my window.
Cheesy Art: East Village Pizza Gets Piece of the Pie
By TIM SCHREIERWalker Fee, who did the wall at the Bean’s forthcoming location, scored a gig across the street at East Village pizza.
Weekend That Was: L.E.S. Festival and Veggie Pride Parade
By SUSAN KEYLOUNWere you grilling on the beach this weekend? Here’s a slideshow of what you missed.
The Day | Residential Sales Up in East Village
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news.
Have a Fairy Good Weekend, All
By THE LOCALHappy Memorial Day from The Local.
Just in Time for Memorial Day Booze Runs, Alphabet City Beer Co.
By STEPHEN ROBINSONWhen we first brought word of Alphabet City Beer Co. in December, it was an empty storefront. Last Thursday, the bar-and-beer-shop hybrid opened its doors and its taps. Helmed by David Hitchner (co-owner of In Vino, Alphabet City Wine Co.) and Zach Mack (a writer who has worked at tech start-ups) it’ll serve far-east guzzlers […]
Party People | Agnes Wlaszczuk, The Waitress
By TRACY LEVY and SILVA SHIHTo end our week-long tribute to the East Village’s party people, a profile of the late-night floor manager at Veselka.
Summer Academy: Learn the Nitty-Gritty of Reporting the City
By THE LOCALAn immersive journalism learning experience for college credit from NYU and the opportunity to get published on The Local.
Not Going to the Beach This Weekend? Dip Into ‘Pool (No Water)’
By TAMAS VILAGHYIf you’re in town this weekend, make your out-of-town friends jealous by catching this revival of British actor, playwright, and journalist Mark Ravenhill’s 2006 play.
Effort to Protect Merchant’s House Museum Gets Ratched Up
By EDNA ISHAYIKCommunity Board 2 beefed up its efforts to protect the historic Merchant’s House Museum last night, resolving to disapprove of a plan to build a hotel next to the historic building unless the structure is scaled back.
The Day | McSorley’s Bartender Also a Bard
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news.
Activity at 35 Cooper Square
By STEPHEN REX BROWNConstruction workers were preparing to pour concrete for a new sidewalk outside of the closely watched lot.
Party People | Liam Wager, Bar Manager
By TRACY LEVY and SILVA SHIHThe bar manager at Sidewalk Cafe is one of the people who keep the East Village popping.
Iconic Hand Rolls, Nicoletta Get Paint Jobs
By DANIEL MAURERRestaurants are in a painterly mood.
On 13th, Another Spot for Hookahs and Hummus
By PHILIP ROSSSahara Citi opened earlier this month.
L.E.S. Festival of the Arts this Weekend at Theater For The New City
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe festival celebrating its 17th year will feature over 100 performing arts companies.
Salvation Army ‘Girls’ Home’ Turns 82, But Some Aren’t Celebrating
By MARY REINHOLZAt the Markle Residence, women paying $1,735 a month can’t bring men or booze back to their rooms. Some believe it’s no longer fulfilling its original mission as a home for women of modest means.
Zombies on Bleecker Street
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA swarm of zombies posed for photos as part of a promotion for a new video game.
Deadly Hit-and-Run at Union Square
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA 21-year-old woman is killed crossing Broadway, and a new video highlights a dangerous intersection just a few blocks east.
The Day | Howl Festival Lineup, ‘On The Road’ Rundown
By DANIEL MAURERA roundup of this morning’s news.
