SantaCon is coming to Williamsburg on Saturday, despite a noble effort to rebrand it Santana Con. According to an official map, the red menace will kick…
Rent-Stabilized Apartments Back on the Market After Crackdown on 421-a Non-Compliance
City and state government officials are cracking down on landlords who collect tax benefits for affordable housing incentives but don’t follow through on their obligations. This practice was…
East Village Gets a Double Shot of Korean Coffee Giant Caffebene
The East Village is getting not one but two new outposts of South Korean coffee chain Caffebene this month. The first opened Monday at 208…
Looking Back at a New York Profile of Sheldon Silver at His Peak
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was convicted Monday for financial corruption, including charges of honest services fraud, extortion, and money laundering. Silver, who…
Buy Some Rings and Things at Lizzie Fortunato's Holiday Pop-Up
On the heels of AUrate’s pop-up in Williamsburg comes another place to score some stylish bling. Lizzie Fortunato just opened a holiday shop at 34 East…
Shane Covey Opens a New Seafood Spot, Down the Block From Upstate
“Before opening a new restaurant you need a bottle of aspirin and your wife’s permission, which can take a few weeks and is sometimes harder to…
What Are Eddie Murphy, Joey Ramone, and Rosie Perez Doing in Bushwick?
Celebrities are invading Bushwick — or its walls, anyway. Not only did Joey Ramone just show up on a Troutman Street building thanks to Bushwick…
La Esquina Is Cornered By La Esquina, Changes Its Name
We definitely did a double take earlier this year when Cafe Figaro became La Esquina Burrito & Bar. The logo of the new Mexican joint…
Bolivares, a Men’s Boutique, Blends NYC Edge With Peruvian Artisanship
Wednesday’s party at Bolivares, the newest men’s boutique on Williamsburg’s Grand Street strip, was “a nice mix of Latin rhythm with a New York and Latin vibe,” according…
Slouching Towards Shia LaBeouf: 13-Hour Waits and They’re Still Lining Up For #AllMyMovies
A lot has changed since we headed down to Angelika Film Center on Tuesday and were able to get right in to see Nymphomaniac with Shia LaBeouf. Around 11…