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Posts this past week included (with a new mural via Fumeroism at Avalon Chemists on Second Avenue)...• Inside the East Village 'respite center' for asylum seekers (Tuesday) ... Missed meal deliveries and a need for basics: the developing situation at the East Village respite cent … | Continue reading
Here's your chance to see the new documentary on former East Village staple Kim's Video.Award-winning filmmakers David Redmon and Ashley Sabin let us know about the three dates that "Kim's Video" will be playing locally during the Tribeca Film Festival:• Tuesday, June … | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg Saturday's parting shot AKA... today in wedding parties at Crif Dogs... P.S.Congratulations! | Continue reading
At the Second Avenue F stop, a new mural of Sasha Colby — winner of season 15 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" — by David Puck... | Continue reading
An EVG reader shared this photo today from Veselka on Second Avenue and Ninth Street, where the cold summer borscht is back on the menu ... | Continue reading
Every-Friday-at-5™ faves Osees (Thee Oh Sees!) have announced a new record, Intercepted Message, out this August. The video here is for the title track.Annnd they are a great live band... you can see for yourself this coming Sept. 22-23 at the Warsaw.P.S.A hint of their live show … | Continue reading
Photos and text by Stacie Joy Yesterday was the first distribution day since we published the stories (here and here) about the asylum seekers at the former St. Brigid's School, which the city is using at a temporary "respite center" on Seventh Street and Avenue B. It's a big pro … | Continue reading
Image via @kyotaumekiEast Village native (and current resident) Kyota Umeki, a skateboarder and designer, debuted his skate shop, Star Team, Wednesday at 436 E. Ninth St. between Avenue A and First Avenue. He created the Star Team brand a few years back, and the shop features his … | Continue reading
Deteriorating quality-of-life issues along 14th Street have prompted 787 Coffee to shut its doors here between First Avenue and Second Avenue. In an Instagram message, 787 management called the move "very sad." At the same time, the shop has suffered five break-ins in the past f … | Continue reading
Photo by StevenSome classic-looking signage is up now at 36 St. Mark's Place, where Funzi's Pizzeria is set to open soonish here between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. (They are currently hiring.)We're told that it will be an old-school slice joint with a few Italian … | Continue reading
99¢ Pizza debuted in mid-March at 418 E. 14th St. just east of First Avenue. As noted then, despite the name of the establishment, a cheese slice initially cost a penny more — $1. The cost of doing $1-pizza business may have caught up with them: EVG reader Tom notes that the $1 s … | Continue reading
The second annual LUNGS Theater Festival takes place this weekend at the 6th Street and Avenue B Garden.The free performances are from 3-6 p.m. each day. Note: The program is the same today and tomorrow. | Continue reading
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A colorful new mural by Tats Cru — via the LISA Project NYC — went up today on the corner of Avenue A and Third Street outside Two Boots. (Thanks for the tip, Newman!)Grab a slice and check it out... | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyIt's a Cinderella story, out of nowhere: Whim Golf is shaping up to open at 66 Avenue A between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Here's more about the company:For people who might like golf. Founded in 2019, Whim Golf is an American fashion brand … | Continue reading
Cheese Grille has apparently served its last grilled cheese sandwich from 188 Allen St. between Houston and Stanton. The long-and-narrow space — in business for nearly 10 years — has been closed of late... and a for-rent sign hangs in the front window... We reached out for more … | Continue reading
Signage is up for Duo Cafe at the under-renovation west-side storefront at 223 E. Fifth St. between Second Avenue and Cooper Square. (Thanks to all the readers who sent in the tip!)No word just yet on who is behind this venture, which will offer desserts and tea, per the signage. … | Continue reading
The Edgewater, N.J.-based Kuppi Coffee Company is opening its second outpost this summer at 131 First Ave. (aka 82 St. Mark's Place). The coffee shop has been sharing photos of the under-renovation space... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kuppi Coffee Compa … | Continue reading
Photo by William Klayer A set late this afternoon by Twisted Wrist outside St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery on Second Avenue and 10th Street... (check them out some time...) | Continue reading
A mini-month in review (and belated HBD to Joey Ramone this past May 19)... • Inside the East Village 'respite center' for asylum seekers (May 30)• At the new home of The Joyce, which aims to be a hub for the performing arts in the East Village (May 23) • This East Village reside … | Continue reading
Photos and text by Stacie Joy Part two in our ongoing coverage of the asylum seekerrespite center in the East Village An asylum seeker asked me where he could get a job. He said his fellow asylum seekers are asking everywhere and are desperate to work — any kind of work. Two peop … | Continue reading
Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy The East Village New Deli has gone dark at 115 Avenue A between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place. Workers have been gutting the space and hauling out the shop's equipment in the past week. Door signage notes that counter staff Joe and Munch a … | Continue reading
The gates have been down in recent weeks at Bagel Market, 238 E. 14th St. between Second Avenue and Third Avenue ... sparking speculation that the shop had closed after three-plus months in business. The closure is, ownership hopes, temporary. In an Instagram message, they said t … | Continue reading
Photos by Steven Workers have finished removing the branch that fell from this American Elm on Sunday afternoon near the Avenue A and St. Mark's Place entrance to Tompkins Square Park. Witnesses said it appeared the branch came close to a man in a wheelchair. In some positive new … | Continue reading
Photos and text by Stacie Joy First in an ongoing seriesEditor's note: To protect the asylum seekers, our published photos do not include names, faces or personal details. According to the online publication The City, a half-dozen sites in NYC now serve as what the Adams administ … | Continue reading
Signage for Glizzy's is up now at 34 St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.This will be the second outpost for the brand that got its start last year in Williamsburg, and boasting "Brooklyn's Best Hot Dogs." (Current signage is missing the 's on … | Continue reading
Earlier this spring, signage for Deli Convenience arrived at 231 First Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street.Several weeks later... the sign became Dispensary (with marijuana leaves) THEN, the Deli Convenience signage returned... So what will this week bring? A return to Disp … | Continue reading
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Photo by Stacie JoyAfter a years-long crowdfunding campaign (read more background here), the panels and battery were installed this past Wednesday on the solar pavilion at La Plaza Cultural, the community garden on the SW corner of Avenue C and Ninth Street.Aside from providing a … | Continue reading
Photos by Stacie JoyThe 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival took place yesterday under sunny blue skies ... as attendees took part in this annual Memorial Day weekend celebration of the rich heritage of the Lower East Side. EVG contributor Stacie Joy shared a few photos from al … | Continue reading
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Photos by Stacie Joy The New York Hardcore Chronicles presented a slate of bands in Tompkins Square Park yesterday afternoon ... featuring Scott Helland (Guitarmy of One), Winterwolf, Butterbrain, Rebelmatic and Leeway.EVG contributor Stacie Joy was there and caught the set by cr … | Continue reading
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Tompkins Square Park, a large branch from a majestic American Elm came crashing down to the ground inside the Avenue A-St. Mark's Place entrance... Witnesses said it came very close to hitting a man in a wheelchair (thanks to Janine Heath for t … | Continue reading
Posts this past week included (with a photo outside Webster Hall on 11th Street by Sean Piccoli... RIP Tina Turner)... • Report of a fatal stabbing on 10th Street between Avenue B and Avenue C (Sunday) • Inside the new home of The Joyce, which aims to be a hub for the performing … | Continue reading
Word coming in from Seventh Street at First Avenue: a nearby rooftop beehive apparently broke ... and there's a bit of a swarm here now on this NE corner... thanks to Drew for the clip! | Continue reading
A knife fight last night near 381 E. 10th St. between Avenue B and Avenue C left one man dead and another man in custody, according to published reports.The two men reportedly didn't know each other, with the fight starting a little after 10 p.m. following "an accidental bump," p … | Continue reading
As a reminder... the 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival takes place today from noon to 5 p.m. on Avenue C from Fifth Street to 14th Street... workers/volunteers are busy setting up right now.Find the day's schedule here. There's also a parade that kicks off at 11:20 a.m. ... … | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg A moment on 10th Street today during the 28th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts at Theater for the New City ... day 3 is tomorrow (Sunday!)... | Continue reading
Mister M — ask papier-mâché man — had a good run in the neighborhood, departing his longtime residence on 11th Street under slightly mysterious circumstances for a short road trip this past week. Sadly, as the top photo shows, Mister M's time in papier-mâché form has apparently c … | Continue reading
The 36th edition of the Loisaida Festival takes place tomorrow (Sunday!) from noon to 5 p.m. on Avenue C, from Fifth Street to 14th Street. Per the invite: Enjoy the unity and resolve of the Lower East Side in featuring our diverse immigrant communities marking in its history, La … | Continue reading
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Thanks to EVG reader Jason T. Sheehy for this Fleet Week moment from this evening at McSorley's on Seventh Street... | Continue reading
Local quartet Earth Dad — featuring two lifelong East Village residents — is back with a new track (and video!). This is "Drillbit."And you can catch the band live tomorrow (Saturday) night at Heaven Can Wait, 169 Avenue A between 10th Street and 11th Street. Ticket info here. H … | Continue reading
The New York Hardcore Chronicles presents a slate of bands tomorrow (Saturday, May 27) in Tompkins Square Park. On the bill from 2-6: Scott Helland (Guitarmy of One), Winterwolf, Butterbrain, Rebelmatic and Leeway. | Continue reading
Rey Rosa (aka The Drif) created this mural this week outside 50 Avenue A between Third Street and Fourth Street.It's a piece for Make-A-Wish Metro New York... Rosa is a Make-A-Wish alumnus. As ABC 7 reports, Rosa, a Bronx native, was born with HIV and spent years in foster care. … | Continue reading
There is A LOT going on this Memorial Day weekend — today through Sunday — at Theater for the New City, which is hosting its 28th Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. Briefly: It is a non-stop performance fest — over the three days, over 200 artists, collectives, poets, puppetee … | Continue reading
This weekend, the First Street Garden hosts "Bad Soil," "a 3-day outdoor show of small works, found objects and stickers." In addition, the garden's zine library will be open, with free copies of the latest release by 2x2 Periodical available. "Bad Soil" features works by 2x2 Per … | Continue reading