After drafting a letter to landlords promoting retail diversity in the face of a nightlife glut, Community Board 3 has formed a subcommittee that may take some of its clues from San Francisco legislation.

Plus, Community Board 3’s S.L.A. and D.C.A Licensing Committee hears Japa Dog’s request for beer and wine.

A roundup of this morning’s news, including the sale of 15 East 10th Street, a holiday fair, a tribute show, an art exhibit, and an increase in bike riders.

The popular vegan restaurant was told to stop popping customers’ bottles, but it’s unclear why.

Locals want accommodations for community groups, but what leverage do they have?

The owner of Diablo Royale Este on Avenue A believes complaints against his restaurant are indicative of a witch hunt.

Analaysis shows that the community board doesn’t have the last word regarding liquor authority license applications. Far from it.

At a contentious meeting of Community Board 3’s SLA and DCA Licensing Committee, one board member accused another of running the committee like a Fascist.

Last night, the Transportation and Public Safety committee pledged their support for renaming the street she lived on.

A look at the 311 records and the desperate e-mails to city officials.

The Department of Education now asks that the Community Board pay for use of its facilities.

After a tension-filled two-hour hearing, the licensing committee of Community Board 3 took no action on an application for a new music venue sponsored by Phil Harmon, longtime East Village resident, and Todd Patrick, a music organizer and promoter. More than 100 people attended the meeting.

Construction is scheduled to begin Monday on a new plan to turn the historic Extra Place alley into a pedestrian walkway for retail patios and a new local arts venue.

The State Liquor Authority Task Force of Community Board 3 approved a resolution tonight that clarifies the terms under which liquor licenses can be transferred when bars and restaurants are sold in East Village.

Last week, in a vote meant to end five months of debate, Community Board 3 finally passed a set of reforms to the way it makes recommendations about licenses to the State Liquor Authority. But bar owners who sit on the board are not satisfied and have vowed to challenge the new rules and investigate why they were banned from voting on the reform package.

City officials approved a demolition permit for the historic site at 35 Cooper Square.

The East Village has more sidewalk ATMs than any other neighborhood. Last December, the City Council voted on a ban and a law directing their removal will come into effect in May.

The East Village community failed to turn out on the night of Halloween in support of a protest against Community Board 3’s proposed volume restrictions on concerts in Tompkins Square Park.

Liquor License – Local East Village from Elisa Lagos on Vimeo. Liquor licensing is the hot topic in the East Village, with some residents railing against the noise and violence that they say booze brings. But cafe owners looking to put alcohol on their menus to make money said that applying for a license is […]