Last month we learned that The Lodge, an online men’s accessories store, was bringing its tobacco-scented “man candles” to the East Village. Last week, the self-described “Man Shop”…
Korilla Opens Friday, Bringing Mars Bar and CBGB Along With It
Who wants some tiger balls? Korilla BBQ is planning to open its first brick-and-mortar location this Friday in the East Village.
McGolrick Park’s Gritty Playground Is Getting a Million-Dollar Makeover
As the Mayor’s office allocates $130 million to improving neglected parks, one Greenpoint mother on a mission is celebrating the $1.3 million that will go…
Korilla Opens For a Test-Run Tonight, Launches Next Week
Hurry now to Korilla for their soft opening at Third Avenue and St. Marks Place — but don’t tell too many people, because they’re trying…
Nevermind Ghostbusters 3, the Film Industry Is Still Spooked About Women
Sure, everyone’s psyched for the all-female Ghostbusters, but last Sunday, as part of the Bushwick Film Festival, a panel of women in the industry came together…
City Council Passes Bill to Make Public Transit a Less Taxing Experience
The City Council passed a bill yesterday that would allow New Yorkers to set aside pre-tax pay for public transportation, potentially saving the average commuter hundreds of…
A New Web Series Captures the ‘Balanced Chaos’ of Bushwick, and Friends With Benefits
“Friends With Benefits For Life,” a new web series filmed in Bushwick, defies all stereotypes. Ben (played by Ben Kronberg) and Ana (played by Stefanie Londino) have a…
New Bill Aims to Curb the Amount of Trash Being Trucked Through North BK
North Brooklyn handles almost 40 percent of the city’s trash, and a couple of City Council members think that just plain stinks. They’re introducing a bill that…
D’ja See Jason Schwartzman On East 9th Today?
A day after Jared Leto graced Bushwick with his presence yesterday, another actor/rocker, Jason Schwartzman, was in the East Village today. A source spotted the indie moppet on the…
Gents, Your New Go-To For ‘Man Candles’ and Beard Wash
Dudes, prepare to accessorize! A store that sells beard scent balm, mustache-emblazoned whiskey stones, and “Bitch don’t kill my vibe” calling cards is coming to…