The Lower East Side of the 1970s was a gritty, perilous place. Gang violence, drugs and poverty peppered the streets and rubble-strewn lots, threatening the…
MTA Bus Hits 15-year-old; The Elm Closes In Williamsburg
City bus driver Francisco DeJesus was arrested Friday after hitting a 15-year-old girl with his vehicle near the intersection of Grand Street and Union Avenue. According…
These Mexican Valentine’s Gifts Are to Die For
Looking for the perfect gift for your goth Valentine? La Sirena, while best known for its Day of the Dead knickknacks, has plenty going on…
This Latex Baroness Is Bracing For the Fifty Shades of Grey Effect
Fifty Shades of Grey is out in theaters today, amidst a flurry of criticism that its portrayal of BDSM closer resembles domestic violence than a consensual…
David Cross at Hits Premiere: Baby Boomers Are ‘The Worst Generation’
Before screening his directorial debut last night, David Cross warned the audience at Nitehawk Cinema not to expect any slapstick (or, presumably, cut-off shorts –hello, nevernudes). Hits, the…
How Not to Be That Person Who Buys a Valentine’s Card at Duane Reade
Lingerie aside, there’s nothing quite as sexy as penning deep, mad feels onto paper. Whether you’re professing romantic love, friend love, or even self love,…
With Indictment Looming, What’s Next For Sheldon Silver?
Fallen assembly speaker Sheldon Silver could be indicted any day now, but where will his case go from there? After filing their complaint on Jan…
LES Artists ‘Still Looking Quirky and Funky’ at This New Exhibit
Woody Allen wannabes mingled with finance types in cowboy boots and a few fellas who looked like they could be Keith Richards’s little brothers last…
Nathalie Karg Gallery Relocates; ‘Cocina del Barrio’ Opens On Norfolk
The man in this blurry photo is wanted for groping a woman on January 17 near the intersection of Irving Avenue and Halsey Street in…
Washington Heights Spanish Spot Brings Michelin-Worthy Tapas to the East Village
The East Village may have lost a Spanish restaurant, but it’s gaining one as well: Marcha Cocina, a Michelin-approved spot in Washington Heights, is bringing its low-key, neighborhood-friendly…