Sunday, May 8, 2011

Help support Max Fish


As you may have heard by now, the NYPD shuttered Max Fish on Friday night, the latest in its LES nightlife clampdown. (The Lo-Down had the story first.)

The folks at Max Fish sent us an email:

Max Fish was shut down by the police Friday night. We're figuring out a plan of action, but for the time being, we've created an online petition here.

Per the petition:

Max Fish opened on Ludlow Street in 1989. We have nurtured and supported the Lower East Side arts community for over 20 years — a community that is increasingly threatened by a variety of outside sources including landlords, real-estate developers and the NYPD. Your signature shows support for the continued existence of a vibrant and positive establishment — one that embodies the creative spirit of the LES and elevates the quality of life for the community.

3 comments:

Kurt said...

We'll be seeing a lot more of this from the 7th precinct. There is a new executive officer and night life is his stock and trade.

Marty Wombacher said...

I just signed the petition. Sad to see Max Fish shuttered.

nygrump said...

We really need to get NYPD out of our culture. I know this is a police state but still....