The operators of Citi Bike are set to open facilities in the Jacob Riis Houses in Alphabet City, a move that they hope will bring…
Artists and Latex Lovers Whip Out Their Pens at Kink ‘n’ Draw
Those in attendance at the most recent “Kink ‘n’ Draw” event got to feast their “lustful and perverted eyes” on latex-clad live models as they…
East Village Community Gardens to Host Screenings of National Security Docs
Does government surveillance really get your goat? (To be honest I have never really understood that expression but I am just going to run with…
New Indian Spot Replaces Babu Ji in the East Village
Now that Babu Ji has moved near Union Square, its old home in Alphabet City has given way to a new Indian joint. Old Monk,…
Should The City Decide Which Businesses Open in the East Village?
Drunk NYU students are ruining the East Village. At least, that’s what a lot of residents and business owners said last night while discussing a…
Ave A Bar Berlin to Celebrate their One-Year by Getting ‘Really Freakin’ Drunk’
There are three things that are really difficult to do in Manhattan (in ascending order): maintaining a bar, maintaining a music venue, and maintaining your…
Lakeside Lounge Owner Releases a Musical Homage to His Old Dive
When the Lakeside Lounge closed in April 2012, East Villagers mourned the loss of another quintessential dive bar in the rapidly changing neighborhood. For Eric…
Albert Trummer Is All Fired Up About Sanatorium, a Place For ‘Healing With Alcohol’
Albert Trummer of Apothéke has finally opened his new bar on Avenue C, having dropped the rather hilarious working title of Mixers & Elixirs in favor of Sanatorium, a name…
Where Did Lead Belly Sleep Last Night? A New Plaque at His Old Home Will Tell You
“‘No Lead Belly, No Beatles,’” Grammy-winning singer Tom Chapin said, quoting George Harrison outside of the building at 414 East 10th Street. There were murmurs of…
Two (Last?) Chances For Some Culture Amidst Horticulture
The window for enjoying the spoils of nature shrinks with each passing day. Lest ye forget, winter is coming. Fear not, though, for as sure…