East Village explosion

The parcel held one of three buildings destroyed in the blast.

A neighborhood group has joined local businesses to launch the festival.

The lead plaintiff is actress Drea de Matteo, known for her role in HBO's "The Sopranos."

Elected officials are pushing legislation they believe could help prevent future tragedies.

The utility said the 13 percent drop was due to "random factors" and that New Yorkers were not at risk.

The building's owner, her son, a contractor and two plumbers face charges after the March 2015 blast.

DNAinfo took a look back at some of the 2015 stories that will continue shape the area in 2016.

This weekend's fun includes an ocean-themed carousel, fishing in the Hudson, and yoga in a mansion.

Con Edison restored the kosher restaurant's cooking gas Wednesday night, a spokesman said.

The Department of Buildings granted the restaurant a gas authorization over the weekend, officials said.

The restaurant said it it could reopen because it passed a DOB inspection, which the agency denies.

Tenants went back to court after their landlord failed to restore services by a court-ordered deadline.

New Yorkers took to social media to express their excitement over Pommes Frites' reopening.

Lindsey Bornstein wants an independent firm to conduct air and dust toxicity tests in the two buildings.

Affected residents and business can receive loans to replace or repair property.