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Posts published in November, 2012
Edi and the Wolf’s New Cocktail Bar Just a Couple Weeks Away
By ALEXA MAE ASPERINThe space that was formerly Vibrations Lounge is well on its way to becoming The Third Man, the new project from Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban of Edi & the Wolf.
The Day | The Coffin Leaves Billy’s
By SUZANNE ROZDEBA and DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
Would You Pay $129,000 For a 99-Cent Slice Joint?
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAA block and a half from where Nino’s recently got a makeover, Mamani Pizza is up for sale.
After $1.5 Million Hit, C-Town Won’t Be Selling Butterballs This Year
By ALEXA MAE ASPERINOne of the neighborhood’s largest and oldest supermarkets remains completely shuttered during what would’ve been its busiest time of year.
Skateboarder Killed By Truck in Union Square
By DANIEL MAURERA skateboarder was struck and killed in Union Square this morning, the police said.
In the East Village On Turkey Day? 28 Feasts to Make You Thankful For It
By NICOLE GUZZARDIA list of neighborhood spots that’ll be serving up prix-fixe feasts for Thanksgiving — with menus!
The Day | Mata Begins Serving Next Month
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAThe Local’s roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
Liquorland: Nublu Move OK’d, Beatrice Inn Vets Victorious; Westville’s Lines Draw Ire
By JONATHAN KROHNA little over a year after it was shut down because it was too close to a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, Nublu has been redeemed. At last night’s meeting of Community Board 3’s liquor licensing committee, the club managed to win support for a proposed move up the street. Another high-profile applicant with ties to the legendary Beatrice Inn also went home happy, but Westville East, L’Asso EV and others failed to emerge unscathed.
Overhaul Update: $10.8M Construction Project Ends As Another Ramps Up
By SANNA CHUThe latest from Astor Place and Cooper Square.
Douglas Steiner Buys Mary Help of Christians Property For $41 Million
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAIt’s official: the owner of Steiner Studios has purchased the East 12th Street lot that includes Mary Help of Christians Church for $41 million. Douglas C. Steiner told The Local he was planning a residential project that would include some affordable housing units.
‘Pretty Sweet’ Premiere Draws Skate Kids and Beastie Boys
By ANTHONY PAPPALARDOKanye West and Mike D were among those who attended the premiere of Spike Jonze’s latest skateboarding video with the Girl and Chocolate brands.
During Blackout, Solar-Powered Garden Was a Bright Spot
By SASHA VON OLDERSHAUSENAfter Hurricane Sandy. 6BC’s six solar panels, used mostly to power weed whackers and a small ornamental waterfall, found use elsewhere.
‘Ball of Rage’ Rolls Down St. Marks Place, Two Arrested
By DANIEL MAURERA gang consisting of three men – one of whom seemingly escaped – tangled with as many as eight bystanders as they roved from Avenue A to Third Avenue.
Video: Mr. Throwback’s Neighborhood of Make-Believe
By REGINA HINGIn the market for a Beetlejuice doll or a jacket that might just have been worn by LL Cool J? Mr. Throwback is your man.
The Day | Scott Stringer For Comptroller
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
First Look at Artichoke’s New Sandwich Shop, Chubby Mary’s
By ALEXA MAE ASPERINArtichoke aficionados, rejoice: cousins Francis Garcia and Sal Basille have opened Chubby Mary’s a few steps away from their 14th Street pizzeria.
Street Scenes | It Takes a Village
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAA sign outside of Maria Mok Salon.
Making It | Danny Buzzetta of Peter Jarema Funeral Home
By SHIRA LEVINEA managing funeral director describes how cremation and a dwindling Ukrainian population is cutting into businesses.
At ‘The Bachelors’ Tea Party,’ a Dynamic Duo, All Dolled Up
By TAMAS VILAGHYA new play about early-20th-century New York socialites Elsie de Wolfe and Elisabeth Marbury includes a five-course tea service.
East Yoga Benefit Sunday
By SUZANNE ROZDEBAEast Yoga, which was destroyed after a fire ripped through it earlier this month, is asking locals to attend a benefit and silent auction at Pouring Ribbons on Sunday. The studio has been holding classes at temporary spaces like Alphabet City Sanctuary on East Sixth Street, and is still seeking volunteers for rebuilding efforts. “We’ll […]