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Blog Post Archive
Coming Soon: Sushi, Tacos, and… Polynesian?
Richard Boccato, the owner of PKNY, is opening another Polynesian spot on Avenue B, in the long vacant Mercadito Cantina space at 172 Avenue B.
Missed Patti Smith at the Dome? Catch Her at ‘Lorca in NY’
The legendary songstress played at the MoMA PS 1's newly opened events space in Rockaway Beach, and will soon return to the neighborhood along with other events honoring Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca.
The Day | NoHo SoHot!
The Local's daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.
Palestinian Rappers Bring World Stage to Drom
Straight outta Lod, Israel: a trio that's often hailed as the first Palestinian hip-hop group will kick off a U.S. tour promoting its new album, "Dabke on the Moon," at Drom this Sunday.
Donald Cumming of The Virgins On the EV Scene, Unhappy Neighbors and New Album
The frontman of The Virgins, playing Bowery Ballroom next week, talks about working with Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, sticking with the East Village while others move to Brooklyn, and more.
Making It | Lisa Linhardt of Linhardt Designs
Why is jewelry designer Lisa Linhardt crossing Houston Street after five years in the East Village? We spoke to her to find out.
Attempted Robbery at Duane Reade
A man attempted to rob the Duane Reade at Broadway and West Houston Street on Tuesday, the police said. Around 11 p.m., the man entered the store and handed the cashier a note demanding the money in the register, a police spokesperson said. The would-be robber was unarmed but “simulated” carrying a weapon. The cashier [...]
Wanna Cover It? Post-Soviet Film Festival
12 guest filmmakers are flying in from Ukraine and Estonia to present their films.
The Day | Intermix Hitting Bowery in April
Jakor Puls Good morning, East Village. The seventh Intermix store in Manhattan will open in the old Steve’s on the Bowery space at the end of April. [Racked NY] After complications related to Hurricane Sandy, the city’s new bike share program is expected to launch in May. Here’s an interactive map of the locations in [...]
No Pie at Beth Isreal For Yippie Pieman: ‘I Have to Watch My Weight’
Aron Kay, the Yippie "Pieman" who in the 1970s became a counterculture hero for throwing pies in the faces of political enemies like William F. Buckley, Jr. and Phyllis Schlafly, was admitted to the emergency room at Beth Israel Medical Center earlier this week, complaining of what he called "cold flashes" and severe leg pain.
Nevada Smiths Aiming to Open This Weekend
At least, that's the gooooooooooooooooooool.
Wylie Dufresne Opens Alder Tonight, Serving Cocktails and Kumquats
Scott Lynch The moment has arrived: Wylie Dufresne will open Alder, a “modern interpretation of a traditional tavern,” on Second Avenue tonight. Funny thing: Mr. Dufresne — who on April 9 will celebrate the 10th anniversary of WD-50, his Lower East Side temple of modernist cuisine — has set up a stone’s throw from Michael [...]
Peep This! Original Copies of East Village Eye Up For Sale
Marc H. Miller East Village Eye, June 1979 Speaking of neighborhood artifacts: you can now get your hands on copies of the underground paper that filled the void after the East Village Other stopped printing in 1972. Marc H. Miller is selling original copies of the East Village Eye on his Website, 98Bowery.com, which chronicles life on [...]
Barbershop Takes Over As Gallery Moves to St. Marks
After losing half of its space to a nail salon last year, SB Groupe, the advertising and design firm that runs SB D Gallery, has left its home on East Fourth Street and a barber shop is on the way.
The Day | Basquiat’s Bedroom Paintings
The Local's daily roundup of East Village news around the Web.
W.S.V. Tenants Appeal Suit Against N.Y.U. as Faculty Mulls Expansion
Faculty members discussed N.Y.U.'s plan to expand in Greenwich Village at a town hall organized by the N.Y.U. Space Priorities Working Group today. The first of three subcommittee meetings came a day after residents of Washington Square...Show More Summary
Animal Hospital Opens in Superdive Space Tomorrow
It's official: ABC Animal Hospital is moving from its 14th Street location to its new home at 200 Avenue A tomorrow.
Day of Discussion Marks N.Y.U.’s Acquisition of Larry Rivers Papers
An East Village poet, musician, and artist considered by many to be a godfather of Pop art has returned to his alma mater: this Friday, N.Y.U.'s Fales Library will host a day-long symposium celebrating its acquisition of the Larry Rivers Papers.
‘Shockingly Different’ Papaya King Opens Next Month, Will Serve Beer
Papaya King unveiled its St. Marks storefront today, and its operators say it’ll open during the last week of April.
The Day | A Trip to the Bowery Swingers Club
The Local's daily roundup of East Village news from around the Web.