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Rivington Street

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Lower East Side

February 01, 2013

Mother of Slain 16-Year-Old Speaks Out at March Against LES Shootings

Arlene Delgado urged parents to be involved in their children's lives after the death of Raphael Ward.

Lower East Side

October 16, 2012

LES Restaurant That Plans to Cater to Latinos Gets Community Board Backing

Owners of a proposed restaurant for 106 Rivington St. say they are filling a void.

Lower East Side

July 10, 2012

Nike Summer Basketball Court on LES Boxes Out Locals, Residents Say

Noise and the loss of public space angered many locals who have been locked out of the area.

Lower East Side

July 09, 2012

Man Riding Dirt Bike Injured After Crashing Into Car on Lower East Side

The man was seen by witnesses driving erratcially throughout the neighborhood.

Lower East Side

June 19, 2012

Longboard Shop on Lower East Side Expands to Meet Sport's Growing Demand

The Longboard Loft on Allen Street recently doubled in size to accommodate an influx in riders.

East Village & Lower East Side

April 26, 2012

Upscale Gastropub Spitzer's Corner Paid 'Poverty Wage,' Lawsuit Claims

Edward Kim alleges the Rivington Street gastropub exploited him during an apprenticeship.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 04, 2012

ABC No Rio's New $5 Million Home Moves Closer to Construction

ABC No Rio plans to replace its current 156 Rivington St. building with a larger one.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 03, 2012

Teany Cafe to Get New Management after Health Violation Shutdown

Teany vegetarian cafe, founded by Moby, is set to get new management.

Manhattan

December 07, 2011

Beastie Boys Get Ticket to Rock & Roll Hall Fame

New Yorker rappers The Beastie Boys will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 15, 2011

Chef Eddie Huang Bringing BaoHaus to 14th Street

A second branch of the popular Rivington Street Taiwanese eatery BaoHaus will open later this month in the East Village.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 21, 2011

Police Questioning Several People in Fatal Pitt Street Shooting

Police questioned several people after 23-year-old Jonathan Alston was shot dead on Pitt Street, sources said.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 19, 2011

Sommelier and Chef to Lead Chinatown Wine-Pairing Tour

Chef Eddie Huang and wine expert Michael Madrigale are hosting a wine-pairing event in Chinatown May 1.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 02, 2011

Bowery to Transform into Creative Hub for New Museum

The New Museum's "Festival of Ideas for the New City" runs for four days at the start of May.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 30, 2011

More Bars on Tap for East Village

A peek at plans for some of the newest nightlife establishments seeking liquor licenses.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 22, 2011

New Burger Joint, Coffee Shop Seek Liquor Licenses on Lower East Side

Community Board 3 just released its March agenda for new liquor license applications in the area.