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Greenwich Village

April 17, 2013

Low-Cost Makeup Shop E.L.F. Opens Near Astor Place

With products sold at Target and Walmart, E.L.F. specializes in affordable beauty supplies.

East Village

March 07, 2013

Cooper Union Will Not Begin Charging Tuition This Fall

The school's Board of Trustees may consider charging tuition in future years.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Food Trucks Giving Free Meals to Hungry New Yorkers After Hurricane Sandy

A dozen food trucks will be giving out food in Manhattan and the Rockaways.

East Village

September 25, 2012

Boyfriend Pops the Question at Favorite East Village Coffee Shop

Daniel Chan met his wife-to-be at the Mudspot Cafe on East Ninth Street 18 months ago.

New York City

August 02, 2012

Summer Streets Brings Zip Lines and Climbing Walls to Closed Roadways

There's plenty of fun planned in car-free streets during the fifth annual Summer Streets program.

New York City

June 01, 2012

Starbucks Frappuccino Under Attack in Mayor's Sugary-Drink Crackdown

Many New Yorkers were outraged that the city's possible drinks ban would likely apply to Frappuccinos.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 15, 2012

Anarchists Attack Cops and Starbucks on Astor Place, Police Say

Three men were arrested for assaulting cops during an anarchist march on Astor Place on April 14, 2012.

Manhattan

January 12, 2012

Cheap, No-Frills Gyms Take On Pricey Workout Spots With DJs

A month's fee at one gym can buy an entire year of membership at another in Manhattan.

Downtown

December 13, 2011

'Cat Woman' Burglar Heading to Prison

Shanna Spalding was found guilty of robbing at least two stores while dressed as Cat Woman.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 03, 2011

Crochet Artist Olek 'Yarn Bombs' Astor Place Cube

Guerilla street artist Olek knit a pink and purple cover for the famous Astor Place "Alamo" cube sculpture early Monday.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 08, 2011

Ryan Gosling 'Embarrassed' After Breaking Up Street Fight

Actor Ryan Gosling said he's "embarrassed" about intervening in a street fight caught on tape in Astor Place.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 22, 2011

Ryan Gosling Breaks up Street Fight in East Village

The Academy Award-nominated actor was purportedly caught on tape stepping in to stop a scuffle on Astor Place.

Manhattan

August 15, 2011

City Prepares for More Rain

Workers were clearing clogged drains and pumping out water from flooded areas Monday in preparation for more heavy rain.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 10, 2011

Cooper Union Building Acts as Backdrop for Hit Series 'White Collar'

The school's landmark Foundation Building, at East 7th Street and Cooper Square, was transformed into a fancy hotel during a shoot for the series.

Downtown

August 06, 2011

Sand Castle Built in Foley Square for Summer Streets

A sand castle shaped like a dragon was built in Foley Square Saturday as part of the city's Summer Streets program.