The Day | ‘Persons of Interest’ in Raphael Ward Shooting

Manhattan-20130107-00451Ray Lemoine

Good morning, East Village.

The police have released surveillance camera footage of four “persons of interest” who were in the deli where Raphael Ward died Friday. [NY Times] The Post says three are being questioned. [NY Post] A tribute video to the fallen teen is being circulated. [The Lo-Down]

Here’s a look at a couple of the “portals” that Nicolina Johnson has created. [Gamma Blog]

MulchFest is this Saturday and Sunday at Tompkins Square Park. [Gamma Blog]

Grand Harmonie, an ensemble specializing in Classical and Romanic wind music on period instruments, will perform 19th century parlor music at the Merchant’s House Museum on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. [Merchant’s House Museum]

And a tipster sends the above photo indicating that the new location of Gruppo, at 98 Avenue B, now has signage.