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Posts published in August, 2012
Meatball Factory Becomes Seafood Shack
By DANIEL MAURERBait & Hook will open on 14th Street and First Avenue next week.
Fall Victim Was Bound for Rehab
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe Post reports the 29-year-old’s father was flying into the city to help her cope with a drinking problem.
‘Smash’ Hits Cooper Square
By DANIEL MAURER“Smash,” last spotted at Cafe Orlin, was back in the East Village today, filming at Cooper Triangle.
Starbucks Gets Signage, May Open Next Week (Plus: Nevada Smiths Update)
By DANIEL MAURERA slideshow of signage going up this morning at the Starbucks coming to First Avenue and 13th Street.
The Day | An Offer to Help Pit Bull’s Owner
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA roundup of this morning’s news, including an interview with “Robokid,” a new concept for the Amato Opera building and a plea directed at the owner of Star the pit bull.
Street Scenes | And the Balut Belt Goes to…
By DANIEL MAURERThe folks at Maharlika posted photos today of last weekend’s balut-eating contest.
Autopsy Determines Carlisle Brigham Died of Spill Down Stairs
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe 29-year-old died of “blunt impact injuries of the head and neck.”
Happening Now: TOWN Sidewalk Fest at Astor
By STEPHEN REX BROWNWho doesn’t enjoy a little yoga while listening to Hendrix’s Star Spangled Banner at maximum volume?
Han Joo Korean Barbecue Shooting for Opening Next Month
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe Flushing location of Han Joo has loads of rave reviews.
Photos: When the Republican National Convention Came to the East Village
By MATTHEW KRAUSWith the Republican National Convention underway in Tampa, Fla., photographer Matthew Kraus shares some thoughts and images of a convention that hit closer to home.
Merchant’s House Hearing Postponed Again
By STEPHEN REX BROWNIt’s the fifth time the hearing before the Landmarks Preservation Commission has been postponed.
Carmellini’s Library Opening By Oct. 4
By DANIEL MAURERAnd the chef’s other project on Lafayette Street is still without a name.
The Day | Slip on Stairs May Have Killed Carlisle Brigham
By STEPHEN REX BROWNA roundup of today’s news, including the latest on yesterday’s death in the Lower East Side, as well as a street fest at Astor Place.
Street Scenes | Surprise! Surprise!, Indeed
By JOANN JOVINELLYThe photography of Joann Jovinelly.
Star the Pit Bull, in Happier Times
By STEPHEN REX BROWNPhotos on a Facebook fan page show the dog before she was shot by a police officer.
Lower East Side Fall Victim Identified
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe police have identified the woman who died from a cut across the neck this morning as Carlisle Brigham.
Lobster Joint Jumps Into the Fray on Houston Street
By MICHAEL HERMANLobster Joint, which opened in Greenpoint last year and set up a concession stand in Rockaway Beach this summer, wants to sink its claws into the home of French bistro Lina Frey on East Houston Street.
Woman Run Over by Truck on Houston Spurs More Calls for Street Safety
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe grisly scene played out near Sixth Avenue, reinforcing Houston Street’s dangerous reputation.
UPDATE: Woman Fatally Cut Across Neck on Orchard Street
By STEPHEN REX BROWNThe 29-year-old woman was declared dead roughly 10 minutes ago.
Quicksand Rises: Post-Hardcore Influentials Play First NYC Show in 15 Years
By RAY LEMOINEQuicksand was one of the first post-hardcore bands to sign to a major label; after breaking up in their prime, they returned to New York this past weekend.