Time now for one of our occasional updates on the state of B+B’s home base, the ever buzzing Cooper Square. 51 Astor The owner and…
Remembering Hudson of Feature Inc.; Developers Blew $248 Million in Williamsburg
Jerry Saltz remembers Hudson. The owner of Feature Inc. was among the first to exhibit the art of Takashi Murakami, Raymond Pettibon, Tom Friedman, Richard…
Maggie Estep Has Died at 50
Writer and spoken-word star Maggie Estep has died at the age of 50. A friend tells The Times she died two days after having a…
The Sex and the City Guy’s New Project Filmed at Matchless Today
Sex and the City creator Darren Star’s new project, Younger, a half-hour comedy pilot for TV Land, shot interiors today at Matchless in Greenpoint. Two-time Tony-winner Sutton…
Camp David Opens Tonight: Obama Won’t Be There, But Denise Rich Might Be
Our memories of summer camp would have been much fonder if they included shag-covered ottomans, fog machines and mini arepas. Luckily, Camp David, a cozy…
Bossa Nova Civic Club’s First LP Is Out This Week
It’s currently below freezing but Bushwick is melting — or so says Bossa Nova Civic Club. Yes, New York’s vote for best dance club teamed up with the promotions…
Last Time You Heard This Musician, You Were Probably Getting Stuck With Needles
Live drone music isn’t just for yoga — at , you can hear David First perform while needles are stuck in you. And you should, because the…
New Renderings for Whole Foods Williamsburg; Surprise! Surprise! Closing
A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a Department of Education truck on Williamsburg’s Grand Street. [DNA Info] A “new high-end residential building on…
The Purple Party Was a Colorful Scene
It would be ill advised to attend New York Fashion Week’s debauched Purple magazine party when you’re meant to be at the office at 10…
Jim Gaffigan, Michael Ian Black, and Ashley Williams Were Filming Gaffigan Today
Filming of Jim Gaffigan’s postponed CBS pilot is underway. The officially untitled sitcom — which crew members were referring to as Gaffigan — borrows liberally from the…