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Lower East Side & East Village

October 05, 2011

Friends of Late East Village Photographer Hold Vigil on Avenue A

Dozens of Bob Arihood's friends attended a vigil outside Ray's Candy Store, recounting stories of the documentarian's "constant presence." 

Lower East Side & East Village

October 05, 2011

Rock 'N' Roll Ventriloquist Show Tells Big Apple Tale Through Puppets

"The Continuing Story of Carla Rhodes," at the Bowery Poetry Club, combines ventriloquism, comedy and live music to tell a New York arriviste's story.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 04, 2011

East Village's Bob Arihood Remembered as 'Father Figure'

The longtime local photographer died last week at the age of 65, leaving behind a rich archive of the neighborhood.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 20, 2011

Heathers' Liquor License Renewal Bid Shot Down

The six-year-old East 13th Street bar played a key role in the case of two police officers accused of raping a woman on the block.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 14, 2011

Starbucks to Replace East Village Coffee Shop The Bean

Coffee giant Starbucks is taking over First Avenue space of The Bean, which has its own expansion plans. 

Lower East Side & East Village

August 28, 2011

Neighborhood Awakes to Flooding and Broken Tree Limbs

Residents of the East Village and Lower East Side began assessing the damage wrought by Hurricane Irene.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 27, 2011

Police Line Avenue D, East Villagers Brunch on Avenue C

Thousands of residents in the public housing complexes on Avenue D were told to leave Saturday in advance of the storm. Others in the East Village were enjoying brunch and drinks.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 17, 2011

East Village Arson Mystifies Restaurant Manager

A manager at the Flea Market Cafe says the fire's cause is a mystery.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 16, 2011

Flea Market Cafe Fire Was Arson, Police Say

A fire at the popular Avenue A Flea Market Cafe Monday was set intentionally, police said.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 09, 2011

Alphabet City Film Festival Melds Movie Marathon With Pub Crawl

The first-time AlphaBet City Dolly Film Festival will feature a diverse offering of movies from independent filmmakers, and plenty of booze.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 09, 2011

Chinatown Bank Building Designated a City Landmark

A 1924 bank building at Canal Street and the Bowery was designated a landmark Tuesday.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 05, 2011

Controversial Avenue A Bar Space for Rent

The owner of 34 Avenue A is seeking a new tenant after plans for a music venue were shot down.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 01, 2011

New East Village Bakery to Put a Fresh Spin on Sweets

Zucker Bakery on East Ninth Street will incorporate the Mediterranean traditions of its native Israeli owner.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 27, 2011

Community Board Approves New East Village Historic District

Community Board 3 voted overwhelmingly to support the creation of an East Village Historic District containing about 300 properties.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 15, 2011

Art-Themed Bar Backers Bypass Community Board for Liquor License

Backers of the "art bar" went directly to the SLA after being roundly rejected by the community board.