Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us, and we’re heading for the hills– or, more likely, the beach. While we’re away till Tuesday, here’s a rundown…
The Mermaid Parade Has Been Saved, and Coney Island Museum Is Adding a Pinball Wing
The Mermaid Parade, Coney Island’s annual crowd-pleaser and glitter-industry Black Friday, is back on solid financial footing — and not a moment too soon —…
Despite Rapid Development, Bushwick Community Plan Won’t Happen Until Next Year
When we last checked in with the Bushwick Community Plan that stakeholders are formulating for the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood, Antonio Reynoso and Rafael Espinal were…
Crashing Films Second Season in Williamsburg Soon
Crashing, the Judd Apatow-produced HBO show in which podcaster extraordinaire Pete Holmes plays an aspiring standup rebounding from a split with his wife, was renewed…
Fire at Artichoke Basille’s Pizza; Astor Place Shake Shack
Early this morning, a fire originated inside the walls of the first Artichoke Basille’s Pizza on E. 14th Street, spreading to apartments above before firefighters…
Seaport Gets a New Outdoor Bar, Plus a Burger and Beer Hall With Ping-Pong
As we mentioned a couple of months ago, Smorgasburg isn’t returning to the South Street Seaport this summer (they’ll no doubt have their hands full…
Jim Jarmusch, Wes Anderson, and Wanda Sykes Want You to See These French Films Outdoors
It’s always amusing to hear new transplants to New York speak excitedly of summer in the city. Those of us who have lived here longer…
A Look at Red Hook Lobster Pound’s New Rockaway Clam Bar
Earlier this month, when we shared the lineup of food vendors at Riis Park Beach Bazaar, we noted that one of the newcomers this season…
Behold, The Churro Taco Waffle!
What, you thought we were going to leave it at the fried-chicken donut sandwich? Oh, hell no. We have still more blechtacular food to hip…
Gratis Grub Alert: Free Dogs at Feltman’s, 99-Cent Burgers at Duncan’s
If you were planning to mooch off of your friends this weekend by not bringing any beer to their Memorial Day barbecues, here’s a far…