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Stuy Town's Fate Still Unclear as Judge Postpones Decision on Foreclosure Sale

Neither party is allowed to sell the property until a judge announces a ruling.

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East Village Neighbors Not Surprised After Fatal Shooting Outside Nightclub Sin Sin/Leopard Lounge

Neighbors Not Surprised by Deadly East Village Nightclub Shooting

Neighbors said they have been dealing with issues of violence from Sin Sin/Leopard Lounge for years.

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'If You See Something, Skate Something' Campaign Takes Page Out of MTA's Book

'See Something, Skate Something' Posters Put Spin on MTA Security Campaign

Posters playing off the MTA slogan ask for city skateboarders' favorite spots.

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Police Searching for Suspects in Fatal East Village Shooting(NYPD)

Police Release Video of Suspects in Fatal East Village Shooting

A man was shot twice in front of a nightclub on a busy stretch of Second Avenue.

Alleged 'Cat Woman' Burglar Charged, Remains in Jail

'Cat Woman' suspect Shanna Spalding appeared in court again on Tuesday.

City's Worst Slumlords Outed on New Online Database

Nine Manhattan property owners were on the "Worst Landlords" list.

Houston Street Mural Wall Covered in Spray Paint by New Artist

New Houston Street Mural Goes Up Where Shepard Fairey's Once Stood

Barry McGee painted the famous wall after Shepard Fairey's artwork was removed.

New East Village Kids' Clothing Store Jellyfish Aims for Schoolyard Chic

New East Village Kids' Clothing Store Aims for Schoolyard Chic

The hip 13th Street boutique Jellyfish caters to local kids with a keen sense of style.

picture of stuy town, stuyvesant town(Flickr/Marianne O'Leary)

Stuyvesant Town Mortgage Holder Makes Move for Tenant-Led Buyout

The holder of Stuy Town's first mortgage is reportedly exploring a buyout option to prevent a challenger's takeover bid.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Thief Snatches Bag in East Village Church

Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a bag from a church pew on East 14th Street.

Shattered Shepard Fairey Mural on Houston Street Covered in Plywood

Shepard Fairey's Mural Taken Down 'Like the Berlin Wall,' Says Artist

Shepard Fairey said the repeated vandalism of his work proved a "powerful" moment for his art.

Subway Train Strikes Man's Head at Canal Street Station in Chinatown(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Subway Train Strikes Man in Head at Canal Street Station in Chinatown

An elderly man standing on the subway platform was struck in the head by an incoming train Friday morning, police said.

Former Jazz Star Giuseppi Logan Returns to East Village for...

Logan disappeared from the music scene four decades ago.

Burglar Targets Apartments on Orchard Street, Says NYPD

The suspect has allegedly broken burglarized buildings on Orchard Street at least seven times this summer.

Chinatown Florist Fends Off Sex Attack in Broad Daylight

A woman was working alone in the Ming Lai Florist Wednesday when a man tried to sexually assault her, police said.

Clashes at East Village Street Recycling Centers Raise Alarm Among Users, Neighbors

Violence at East Village Recycling Centers Alarms Locals

Violence and disturbances have recently plagued supermarket recycling facilities in the East Village, scaring locals.

East Village Rezoning Plan Looks to LImit Building Heights on Third ad Fourth Avenues(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

East Village Advocates Urge City to Limit Building Heights

Advocates and elected officials press for a rezoning plan that would limit building heights to 12 stories.

Lower East Side Parents Challenge Decision to Expand Charter School(Getty Images)

Girls Prep Charter School Secures Space in the East Village

A total of 125 middle schoolers will reportedly move to Cooper Square to accommodate the expansion.

Former East Village Man Owes $176M in Back Taxes, IRS Claims(Flickr/GenBug)

Former East Village Man Reportedly Owes $176M in Back Taxes, IRS...

The Spanish native and former day trader reportedly owes the government millions in relation to a 2006 tax return.

Shepard Fairey Begins Work on Houston Street Wall Made Famous by Keith Haring(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Shepard Fairey Heads to Court, Accused of Stealing Obama 'Hope'...

The case of the Associated Press against Shepard Fairey is expected to go to trial in March.

East Village Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition

The shooting occurred early Sunday morning on a busy stretch of Second Avenue.

East Village Restaurant Luke's Lobster Takes Liquor License Fight...

The team behind Luke's Lobster penned a detailed account of their struggle to secure a license to serve alcohol.

Two Dead in FDR Drive Motorcycle Crash(Nina Mandell/DNAinfo)

Two Dead in Motorcycle Crash on FDR Drive

A motorcyclist and his passenger died when their bike smashed into a pole on Sunday.

German Beer Garden Zum Schneider Celebrates Decade in East Village

German Beer Garden Raises Glass to Ten Years in East Village

The traditional Bavarian biergarten has become a 'home away from home' for Germans on Avenue C.

Jayson Williams Pleads Guilty to DWI, Ordered to Pay $16,000 for...

Jayson Williams was sentenced to one year in New York prison, in addition to the five he's currently serving in New Jersey.

Strategies for Stemming Flow of Booze — and Vomit — on Lower East Side Discussed at Meeting(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Stop the Vomit, Says Lower East Side Community Board

Community Board 3 met with local residents to explore new procedures for approving or denying new liquor licenses.

Stuyvesant Town Lawsuit Halts Planned Forceclosure Auction(Flickr/Willem van Bergen)

Stuyvesant Town Lawsuit Halts Planned Foreclosure Auction

A suit filed by the asset management company in control of Stuyvesant Town postponed the Aug. 25 auction.

Blind Dining Restaurant Dans Le Noir Looks to Open on Lower East Side(Flickr/hoteldephil)

New Lower East Side Restaurant Wants Diners to Eat in Total Darkness

No romantic candlelight dinners at Dans Le Noir, a proposed Lower East Side restaurant, where patrons eat in the dark.

Consumer Affairs 'Sorry' About Inaccuracy of Worst Supermarket List

Consumers Affairs issued an erroneous list of the city's worst supermarkets.

East Village/Lower East Side Community Board to Reevaluate Liquor License Policies(Flickr/Edwin Land)

Downtown Community Board Ponders Its Policies on Liquor Licenses

Community Board 3 will hold a public meeting Thursday to explore how the body deals with new bars and restaurants.

Chinatown Advocates Charge City with Wielding Too Much Power Over Rezoning Push(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Chinatown Groups Worry City Will Exert Too Much Power in Rezoning Push

Organizations within the Chinatown Working Group worry that the city will have too much say in a rezoning plan.

Two Manhattan Schools Take Part in New Program to Cut Truancy

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the city will partner kids with mentors in an effort to cut truancy.

Start of School Delayed at LES Charter School Girls Prep

The Dept. of Education has backed off an expansion plan that would have shuffled special-ed students.

Lower East Side's Popular Nightlife Real Estate Too Liquored Up, Board Says(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

No More Booze on Ludlow Street, Says Community Board

Community Board 3 rejects liquor licenses on Ludlow Street, saying there's too many bars there already.

Lawsuit Seeks to Block New Partnership From Foreclosing on...

The asset management that currently controls Stuyvesant Town is trying to fend off a bid by an outside party.

Chinatown Pols, Relatives of Two Preschoolers Killed by Runaway Truck Press for New Law(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

David Paterson Signs Safe Driving Law Stemming from Deaths of Two...

The “Hayley and Diego Law” increases penalties for drivers whose failure to use caution results in injury or death.

Chef Daniel Boulud's Bowery Hotspot DBGB Looks to Go Al Fresco

The year-old restaurant got approval to expand on to the sidewalk with an outdoor eating area.

East Village Businesses Catering to Cabbies Bitter Over New Bikes Lanes

Stores That Cater to Cabbies Bitter About New Bike Lanes

The new separated lanes on First and Second avenues have hurt stores with large numbers of cabdriver customers.

New East Village Rock Bar White Noise Set to Open Friday

Rock 'n' Roll Bar White Noise Opens Friday, Swarovski Crystal...

The new bar will offer East Village night owls a new option for speakeasy-style exclusivity.

Artist James De La Vega Closes East Village Museum After Five Years

Street Artist James De La Vega Closes East Village Museum After...

Street artist James De La Vega was famous for his chalk drawings and motivational messages.

Potholes on Lower East Side's Eldridge Street Creating Obstacle Course for Pedestrians

Potholes on Lower East Side's Eldridge Street Create Obstacle...

Large potholes in crosswalks on Eldridge Street are making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the street.

Youngsters to Clean Streets of Chinatown as Part of Youth Empowerment Project(Chinatown Youth Initiatives)

In ChInatown, a Vast Street Cleanup Aims at Empowering Young People

Hundreds of teens will clean Chinatown's unkempt streets this weekend as part of a youth empowerment effort.

Former Amato Opera on Bowery May Become a Bar(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Amato Opera Theater Plan in Doubt with Property Still on the Market

The historic Amato Opera building on the Bowery is being listed for prospective tenants at $22,500 per month.

Belgian-Inspired Mural in East Village Hints at Incoming Beer Garden(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

'The Belgian' Beer Garden Plants its Flags in the East Village

The Belgian flag and images of beer steins and French fries herald the arrival of a beer garden Second Avenue.

East Village Fabric Shop to Shutter After Decades on First Avenue

Village Fabrics catered to a creative clientele that gave the East Village its artistic reputation.

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