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Posts published in January, 2013
Want to See the World Series Trophy at Finnerty’s? Get in Line
By DANA VARINSKYFans have been waiting for three hours on Second Avenue.
Street Scenes | On Seventh, One Closed and Another Clinging On
By DANIEL MAURERVillage Scandal pleads for its life.
Middle Collegiate Church Adds Elevator, Takes Gun-Control Debate to Next Level
By DANA VARINSKYThe church that hosted a “Wear a Hoodie to Church” mass in honor of Trayvon Martin is now preaching and praying for gun control.
Home at Last, Home at Last! Students Return to P.S. 60 Building After MLK Day
By DANA VARINSKYNearly four months after evacuating their building due to structural issues, students and staff at East Side Community High School and Girls Prep Middle School are set to return Wednesday morning.
Californication: Civilianaire Opens On Houston Street Tomorrow
By NICOLE GUZZARDIThe California-based jeans brand takes over a former deli on the corner of Mott and Houston.
On Sixth Street, Another Two-in-One Vintage Shop
By NICOLE GUZZARDIEast Village shop Honeymoon Vintage makes a return, in a storefront that it’s sharing with Chelsea Flea Market veteran Nomad Vintage.
Are We Nuts, Or Is There a Shaggy Dog in This Tree?
By DANIEL MAURERAnd does it belong to Edgar Allan Poe?
The Day | 7-Eleven ‘Pringle-izing Our Population’
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
‘Ambassador of Japanese Cuisine’ Opening Cafe and Bar On East 10th
By NICOLE GUZZARDIHi Collar will serve a “more personalized” type of coffee during the day, and tapas and drinks at night.
Victim of Hurricane Sandy? How About a Free Haircut?
By NICOLE GUZZARDIA barber shop on 14th Street is offering free cuts to storm victims.
Wined Up! Wine Bar For St. Marks, Wine Shop For East Ninth
By NICOLE GUZZARDIA motorcycle-themed wine bar is expected to open in the former San Matteo Panuozzo space, and the former home of Cigkoftem will soon hold a wine shop.
Dog Run Duos | George and Cassie
By NICOLE GUZZARDILongtime East Villager George Smol owns an English Mastiff named Cassie California Dreamin’. Nicknames include Castle, likely because she weighs in at about 140 pounds.
Rockers Reading: Peter Hook, Richard Hell Look Back
By DANIEL MAURERThe punk-rock pioneer and the Joy Division and New Order bassist have released memoirs, and will make local appearances.
The Day | Sexual Assault in L Station
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
St. Marks Gem Shop Shrinks, Moves Over One
By DANIEL MAURERDaniel MaurerUnique Collection’s new location on the left, old one on the right. Speaking of very easy moves, the gem store at 3 St. Marks Place has completed its move to a smaller space next door, at 3-A St. Marks Place. You’ll recall that the Village Dream smoke shop moved around the corner to Second […]
Retail Roomies: On East Ninth, Two Shops Feel the Urge to Merge
By DANIEL MAURERMusu, a gift shop, and Marjory Warren, a clothing boutique, have become unlikely roommates.
Too Much Pizza?
By DANIEL MAURERCheck out the message that’s been slapped over the sign of Little Italy Pizza, which shuttered soon after opening across from Ray’s.
New Gym Is a Chain, Run By a Local
By DANIEL MAURERDavid Palau grew up swimming at the 14th Street Y and playing softball in Tompkins Square Park. Now he oversees pilates classes at a new gym, on a block he was forbidden from going down as a child.
The Day | Christmas Tree Blaze On Third
By DANIEL MAURERThe Local’s daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
Street Scenes | Spirit of the 1890s
By DANIEL MAURERA sand slick at Doc Holliday’s.