There’s a new face on the Brooklyn graffiti scene – literally. Jorit Agoch, a street artist known for his hyperrealist paintings depicting the human face,…
Battle of the Bathroom Apps: Can Looie Hold a Candle to Airpnp?
Recently, a slew of apps flooded the market offering users access to private toilets in New York City. Ok, by “slew” we mean two. Still,…
Gas Station Fire in Williamsburg; Lovecraftian Cocktails in East Village
A fire at a Leonard Street gas station in Williamsburg yesterday morning resulted in a collapsed roof. No injuries were reported. [Pix 11] Downstairs at…
The Mystery of This Sign Has Been Solved — By Courtney Barnett
Yesterday we passed this sign, right across from Northern Territory near the Williamsburg-Greenpoint border, and wondered what it was all about. Is this squat building…
Portlandia Comes to Williamsburg as Bunk Sandwiches Replaces Max
In its first venture outside Portland, Oregon, Bunk Sandwiches is bringing its “kids food for adults”–and “best breakfast sandwich ever”–to Williamsburg. The causal sandwich shop will…
Quality Mending Co. Now Selling Denim and Genesis P-Orridge Ephemera in W’burg
“Buying. That’s my addiction,” admitted Oliver Harkness, the Irish-born owner of Quality Mending Co. speaking with us over the phone. Walking into Harkness’ recently opened…
Week in Film: OG Midnight Pulp and a Number of Noir Nights Coming Your Way
We’re a lucky, lucky bunch to live in a city where we’re at the wellspring of new film and the source of cinematic reconsideration, where…
These Web Series Creators Are Willing to ‘Publicly Humiliate’ Themselves in a Juice Bar
Despite reaching their Kickstarter goal with one week left to go, actors Sarah Mack and Lauren Dortch-Crozier have a great deal for you. In exchange…
How Ten Thousand Saints Revived ’80s Punk in a ‘Very Sterile East Village’
Last week saw the release of Ten Thousand Saints, which we’ve been looking forward to ever since the film reenacted the Tompkins Square Park riot last year. The…
Hardcore Tattooist Inks Deal For His Own Place in the East Village
Tattoo artist Baz is bringing 16 years of experience to his new shop, Clash City Tattoo, opening today in the East Village. He had hoped to…