Photo by Stacie Joy A post-storm scene in Tompkins Square Park late this afternoon (the Halloween stuff was there before; it did NOT blow in with the wind). | Continue reading
Photos by Robert Miner We have received reader reports of a northbound vehicle that struck a cab on Avenue A at Fourth Street and jumped the curb here, near the Untitled building. Thankfully, there weren't any reports of injuries along a typically busy stretch of sidewalk... … | Continue reading
After 15 years in the East Village, Nai, the tapas restaurant owned by chef Ruben Rodriguez, will close on Nov. 8. Nai — which means "mother" in Gallego — has its roots in Galicia, Spain, where Rodriguez drew inspiration from his mother, Ana Maria Gonzalez Arias. The restaurant h … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy Saba Candy & Grocery opens tomorrow (Halloween!) at 106 Avenue B between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. The market will sell your usual convenience store items — snacks! Candy! Soda! Beer! Lottery tickets! This is one of the two recently renovated store … | Continue reading
Top photo by Choresh Wald; 2nd pic by William Klayer Workers yesterday did a signage switcheroo on the SE corner of First Avenue and 11th Street. The short-lived Hubani space will now be UZ Grill House, offering, per the sign, "Oriential fusion cuisine." While Hubani was only … | Continue reading
As seen early this morning on Astor Place — a clean-up crew wiping off the "No Men" stencils left by an artist and activist on the Keith Haring sculpture. Thanks to EVG reader Brian Carroll for the photo. | Continue reading
Text by Donald Davis Photos by Kelley Ryan Following is an update we never thought would happen regarding sunflower behavior in the fenced yard of a local public elementary school, PS 19. This year, there were two distinct plantings, one in early March, a foot away from the sidew … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyTrash & Vaudeville has once again dressed up its Seventh Street storefront for Halloween. The longtime boutique, in the neighborhood since 1975 (move history here), leans into the season — and the staff gets into the spirit too. Trash & Vaudeville is at … | Continue reading
After a quick 17-month run, NYC Convenience Gifts has called it a day on the SE corner of 14th Street and Fourth Avenue. (Thanks to EVG reader Doug for the photo and tip!) The sprawling shop burst onto the scene in May 2024 with a little bit of everything — officially licensed NY … | Continue reading
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Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy We've fielded a few questions about Search & Destroy, the punk-vintage emporium that opened in 1992 at 25 St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. Yuji Umeki, owner of Search & Destroy and Kenka on the lower level, passed away la … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy On Sunday afternoon, East Village–based artist Jackie and her friend Disco Vandenberg set up a small cemetery of cardboard tombstones outside the Avenue A and Ninth Street entrance to Tompkins Square Park. The markers memorialized some of the … | Continue reading
Photo by Steven Crews yesterday began removing equipment from the Orpheum Theatre at 126 Second Ave., between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place... this after the completion of the nearly four-month run of the "Parent Trap" parody "Ginger Twinsies" over the weekend. This was the … | Continue reading
Several EVG readers spotted activity this morning inside the infamously mucky tree well on Avenue A just south of Sixth Street ... the one that's been a stagnant soup of water, soggy bread, and other pigeon snacks for years. Workers were seen turning over the dirt and removing sm … | Continue reading
Over the weekend, a new Spider-Man mural arrived outside 50 Avenue A between Third Street and Fourth Street. The work is by French artist Cyril Valade, who has a new show at Krause Gallery, 149 Orchard St. between Stanton and Rivington. Here is a nighttime view (via Stacie Joy).. … | Continue reading
Construction recently wrapped up at the new state-of-the-art facility for Barrier Free Living at 270 E. Second St. between Avenue C and Avenue D... as workers removed the sidewalk bridge and surounding fencing...The 12-story new building with a twisting façade will be called "Fre … | Continue reading
Paradis To Go, a quick-serve cafe with coffee, pastries and sandwiches, has closed after nearly 20 years at 114 Fourth Ave. and 12th Street. (Thanks to Choresh Wald for the photo and tip.) A message on the door for patrons noted in part: "Unfortunately, our lease renewal was ulti … | Continue reading
EVG file photo Last Thursday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the indictment of 24-year-old Tylek McPherson for allegedly slashing a 68-year-old man with a butcher's knife near Astor Place.According to court documents, the attack occurred around 2:40 a. … | Continue reading
The Top Secret signage is up at 44 Avenue A. As previously reported, the UK-based comedy and improv club is opening a venue here between Third Street and Fourth Street. Community Board 3 signed off on a liquor license for the former Upright Citizens Brigade Theater's UCBeast spac … | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy Ceremonial burning of some DJT toilet paper in Tompkins Square Park late this afternoon... | Continue reading
Photo by Stacie Joy Two afternoons of bands this weekend in Tompkins Square Park... with a highlight being yesterday's performance by the Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black, the glam-punk performance legends led by East Village-based artist Kembra Pfahler.We caught up with band mem … | Continue reading
Posts this past week included (with a photo on Avenue A by Stacie Joy)Never miss an EVG post with the weekly EVG newsletter. Free right here. • Giving thanks: A final word on the stranded East River Park squirrels (Wednesday, Oct. 22) • Great Jones Street co-named in honor of Jea … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie Joy There were a lot of Halloween-related activities yesterday at neighborhood schools and community gardens. We stopped by PS 19 on First Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street for their "Under the Sea"- themed Fall Ball in the schoolyard ... | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyThe 30th anniversary reunion and celebration of Meow Mix continued last night at the Parkside Lounge, drawing another packed crowd to honor the legacy of the iconic lesbian bar that once thrived on the Lower East Side. There were some surprise g … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy You have a few days left to check out the collab between East Village-based artist hmac and Orchard Paint Supply. A variety of colorful art — including prints, shirts, and hats — is available from the artist at the shop located at 148 Orchard St … | Continue reading
The Halloween weekend shows return to Tompkins Square Park today and tomorrow from 2-6 p.m. Here's the rundown: Saturday, Oct. 25 The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black Tear Drop Memphis Morticians Robby Bloodshed Jess-O-Lantern Sunday, Oct. 26 Non ResidentsPrecious Blood Oedipus … | Continue reading
A reader-submitted photo from 10th Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. And the pre-Halloween weekend weather: 60 and mostly sunny today AND tomorrow for the many seasonal activities going on around here... | Continue reading
Second Avenue at Sixth Street today (SW corner)... | Continue reading
The above video for "Ascension" is from the recently released debut album by the Manchester, UK, duo Nightbus — an eclectic mix of moody nocturnal pop and post-punk. | Continue reading
There will be pumpkin painting tomorrow (Saturday!) from 1-4 p.m. in the Green Oasis Community Garden, Eighth Street between Avenue C and Avenue D. It's BYOP. All art supplies are provided by the garden.Meanwhile... ... between 3-5 p.m., there's pumpkin carving at the 6&B Gard … | Continue reading
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Several East Village schools are hosting their annual fall/harvest fairs tomorrow (Saturday!) ahead of Halloween... a parent created the flyer above with times and locations for all three. FYI — The Fall Ball at PS 19 on First Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street includes a … | Continue reading
Bleecker near the Bowery... and cue the Oingo Boingo. | Continue reading
The Bowery Market at 348 Bowery is closed now on the NW corner at Great Jones. Twig'm, which served Korean street food, was the final vendor to shutter, closing on Oct. 12. Sept. 30 was the last day for the other vendors, including The 88 Coffee Company, which said in an Instagr … | Continue reading
The LES Ecology Center is celebrating Tompkins Square Park with a free compost giveaway on Sunday. Per the invite: Stop by to bag your own finished compost and learn how it's used to help steward the park. The Center will provide the compost, shovels and wheelbarrows (sounds like … | Continue reading
Buddy Buddy, taking claim to being the world's first nut butter coffee bar, is opening its first U.S. outpost on the Bowery. Signage arrived yesterday for the brand at 340 Bowery between Great Jones and Bond. Two life partners started the brand in Brussels in 2020 and expanded th … | Continue reading
The Meow Mix reunion gets underway tomorrow evening at the Parkside Lounge... the start of a four-day celebration of the classic Lower East Side venue. Meow Mix opened on the SE corner of Houston and Suffolk (now the Mayfly) in 1996 (RIP 2004)... billed as a sex-positive lesbian … | Continue reading
On Sept. 22, we wrote about several dozen squirrels stranded in the East River Park construction zone. (Read the original post here.) Here, Anthony Donovan, the East Village resident who first alerted us to the situation, shares an update on what happened and offers thanks for th … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyLocal elected officials, members of the Basquiat family, and community representatives gathered yesterday afternoon to unveil "Jean-Michel Basquiat Way" on the stretch of Great Jones Street between the Bowery and Lafayette. The ceremony took place on the steps … | Continue reading
Photos from Saturday A housing lottery is now open for 60 mixed-income apartments at The East (aka "The Beast of the East"), the 24-story residential building at 644 E. 14th St. and Avenue C. The building offers 197 studio to two-bedroom units and amenities like a roof deck, co-w … | Continue reading
The storefront at 92 Second Ave. isn't staying vacant for long. Marufuku Ramen shuttered earlier this month inside the space. Now sigange is up for Taishoken Ramen, coming soon. Their story: In 1951 Masayasu Sakaguchi moved to Nakano, Tokyo at age 27 to start the first Taishoken … | Continue reading
There has been activity at the former Rite Aid on the SW corner of First Avenue and Fifth Street.First, workers gutted the space last month... removing the bankrupt drug store's remains.On Saturday, a row of cement trucks lined First Avenue as workers were putting in a new floor. … | Continue reading
Photo by Moxie An early evening view toward downtown... | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg "Samo Lives" returned to Tompkins Square Park today... with Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the lead role as Jean-Michel Basquiat and an unidentified actor playing Andy Warhol. Read our previous post for more on this project. | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returned in full force yesterday afternoon, with hundreds of costumed pups and their humans marching along Avenue B before a festive crowd. Pop culture ruled the afternoon, with nods to "Wicked," "A … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Poco, the longtime brunch hotspot and bar on the SE corner of Avenue B and Third Street, will close next month after 16 years in business. Owner Sara Grizzle (pictured below) confirmed the news, telling EVG that after more than a decade and a ha … | Continue reading
Tomorrow (Tuesday), city officials, members of the Basquiat family and community representatives will gather to unveil "Jean-Michel Basquiat Way," the stretch of Great Jones Street between the Bowery and Lafayette. Basquiat lived and worked at 57 Great Jones St. from 1983 until h … | Continue reading
As multiple EVG readers noted, Marufuku Ramen closed last week at 92 Second Ave. between Fifth Street and Sixth Street... The restaurant, which has multiple U.S. outposts and serves Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen, opened here in July 2021. The previous tenant, Sanpoutei Gyoza & R … | Continue reading