Comic enthusiasts gathered in Williamsburg this past weekend for the first annual Comic Arts Brooklyn, which turned out to be the hippest comic festival ever…
[UPDATED] Man Fatally Shot Three People and Killed Himself in East Williamsburg
A man shot and killed three people — possibly bandmates — early this morning in East Williamsburg before turning the gun on himself. Police responding…
Forget Thor and Pick Over Some Highbrow Comics This Weekend
While theater-goers watch a comic book-based movie about a Norse god who smashes things with a hammer this weekend, a different kind of comic book…
There’s a Debbie Harry Bobblehead (and No, It Doesn’t Have a Heart of Glass)
Nothing is real but the girl, but what about this? That’s right: there’s now a Debbie Harry bobblehead. Till now, we’ve had to settle for…
Brilliant! This New Store Is Basically Edison Bulbs-R-Us
College kids! If you want to outfit your dorm with those cool filament bulbs you’ve seen at super chic restaurants around town (and at, like,…
Airbnb Hosts: ‘I’m Not Hurting Anybody, I’m Not Hooking, I’m Not Selling Drugs’
It’s no secret that the Airbnb economy is thriving in New York City — after all, the Times was on it this week. Visitors to…
Stews and Booze! There’s a New Persian Spot in the East Village
That coffee-and-crepes spot isn’t the only newcomer on First Avenue. On the other side of St. Marks Place, around the corner from where Cafe Rakka recently closed…
Crepes and Coffee Are Replacing Sushi On First Avenue
Despite a memorable play on its name, Iconic Hand Rolls didn’t end up being all that iconic — it closed after less than a year.…
The Lower East Side’s Newest Gallery Is Named After John Singer Sargent
The Area exhibit isn’t the only exciting thing happening in the downtown art world: last night Sargent’s Daughters, a gallery named after painter John Singer…
Nublu Moving, Shnitz Going Brick-and-Mortar and 10 More New Spots
With a State Liquor Authority committee meeting slated for Nov. 18, Community Board 3 has now posted the latest batch of liquor license questionnaires to…