Monday, February 23, 2026
Meanwhile, in the adult section of Tompkins Square Park
Photos by William Klayer
After every major snowfall (especially when the snow is perfect for packing) ... as inevitable as seeing someone carrying golf clubs or wearing shorts...
This morning, Parks workers toppled the above sculpture, leaving only the base behind... stating, "Kids don't need to see any dick."
The morning after (and day of) the blizzard of Feb. 22-23
Photos by Stacie Joy
A few photos from this morning as the snow continues to fall (more than a foot reported in NYC so far) ... we found Parks staff out in Tompkins... and owner Ali Sahin working at C&B Cafe on Seventh Street near Avenue B — one of the handful of local businesses open today...
Elsewhere, there's snow, snow and a random car or two ... not to mention mini snow plows on the streets...
Monday's opening shot
In any event, here's the 9 a.m. view on First Avenue at Seventh Street (looking north) ... with a bonus shot looking east on Seventh...
The travel ban (cars, trucks, ebikes) is in place until noon today... with the snow finally tapering off this afternoon.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunday's parting shots
1 person treated for minor injuries in East 5th Street fire
A reader shared the above photo showing a large FDNY presence on Avenue C at Fifth Street. According to Citizen reports, the fire in the six-story building was contained to the first floor and basement.
The fire was first reported at 4:14 p.m.
Medical teams treated one resident at the scene.
There is no word yet on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
The snow before the blizzard
Photos by Stacie Joy
A few photos from late this afternoon as the snow began to intensify, with blizzard-like conditions expected tonight into tomorrow...
... and at Exit9 on Avenue A, no snow-covered dogs allowed in...
No way out (or in)? Citywide blizzard-related travel ban begins at 9 tonight
Streets, highways and bridges will be shut down to all traffic, including cars, trucks, scooters and e-bikes. Most subway service will operate locally.
Some official notices via social media ...
** TRAVEL BAN FOR NYC **
— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) February 22, 2026
All bridges, highways, and streets will be closed to traffic from 9pm Sunday thru noon Monday. No cars, trucks, scooters, or e-bikes. Limited exemptions for essential and emergency movement.
This is projected to be NYC’s worst blizzard in a decade, with…
Week in Grieview
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• Indictment announced in January rape in Stuyvesant Town (Feb. 19)
• The Bowery Palace debuts with Jesse Malin's "Silver Manhattan" (Feb. 18)
• More Pride at the Stonewall National Monument (Feb. 15)
• A visit to The Shrimp (Feb. 19)
• Good news: Chomp Chomp is open again (Feb. 15)
• Your Richard Hell reader (Feb. 20)
• ICYMI: Underground Railroad safe house found at the Merchant's House Museum (Feb. 16)
• This East Village "Bunny" is now streaming on Netflix (Feb. 15)
• Watching the East Village in "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" (Feb. 16)
• Thanks to "John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," Panna II is reportedly busy again (Feb. 21)
• Lucky Cafe brewing up a mid-March opening on Avenue A (Feb. 17)
• Village East honors Catherine O'Hara with "Beetlejuice" and "Best in Show" screenings (Feb. 18)
• The Onion Tree Pizza Co. is closing on 1st Avenue (Feb. 20)
• Rep. Goldman announces $250K for East Village nonprofit Avenues for Justice (Feb. 20)
• A band playing New Colossus Festival: Lucid Express (Feb. 20)
• Chef Tan is closed for now on St. Mark's Place (Feb. 17)
• Signage alert: Sweetie's adds candy to the First Avenue mix (Feb. 17) … Fujisan Japanese Mart on 2nd Avenue (Feb. 17)
• Avenue B market reopens as Miami Convenience (Feb. 16)
• What's happening at 166 First Ave.? Think Southern buffet. (Feb. 18)
• It's a Small Village Deli after all (Feb. 16)
... and Richie is getting Key Food on Avenue A prepped for March 17 with Klassic Key signage... (photo by Stacie Joy)...
NYPD seeks suspect in alleged assault on Sunny and Annie's employee
Photo by Stacie Joy
The NYPD has released information about an assault at Sunny and Annie's on the NW corner of Sixth Street and Avenue B last Monday night.
According to the NYPD Crime Stoppers, the suspect "became irate, and began disputing with a 68-year-old male employee." The suspect allegedly grabbed a gallon of water and struck the employee in the face, "causing pain, redness and swelling."
The suspect fled northbound on Avenue B and remains at large.
Tips can be shared confidentially with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or online.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 P.M., an unidentified individual was making a purchase inside of a commercial establishment located at 94 Avenue B, when he became irate, and began disputing with a 68-year-old male employee. The… pic.twitter.com/bKjgi6ltkI
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) February 20, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday's parting shot
Your pre-blizzard afternoon line check at Trader Joe's on 14th and A
Photo by Stacie Joy
And with an employee on door duty... and save some Soy Chorizo and Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets for everyone else...
Winter storm warning puts Tompkins Square Greenmarket on ice tomorrow
H/T Steven
Thanks to 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,' Panna II is reportedly busy again
Photo from Thursday night
The first episode of the new FX/Hulu series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" shows the couple on a fictional first date at East Village old-timer Panna II. (Link.)
Reservations at Panna II at 93 First Ave. near Sixth Street reportedly surged 40% after the first episode on Feb. 12.
Some readers think this new awareness is a positive thing, as business has been off here in recent years, and Panna II is now the last of the Indian establishments at the once-vibrant restaurant address.
Saturday's opening shot (before the incoming blizzard!)
Photo by Cecil Scheib
A lovely early morning view of the neighborhood.
Enjoy it! Because!
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City (and the tri-state area) ahead of a winter nor'easter expected to bring significant snowfall and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service, 13 to 18 inches of snow are possible, along with wind gusts up to 55 mph. The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday... with the worst of it coming overnight Sunday.
If forecasts hold, this would be one of the more substantial snowfalls in recent years.
And just when the warmer weather finally melted away the snowed-in Citi Bike docking stations from Jan. 25.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Friday's parting shot
Photo by Stacie Joy
The Genesee Winter Olympics continue... as seen today at Double Down Saloon on Avenue A...
A band playing New Colossus Festival: Lucid Express
The 2026 edition of the New Colossus Festival takes place in the East Village and on the LES from March 3-8. Details here.
Until then, our Fridays at 5 video clip features a band playing at the festival. (And there are more than 180 in total!)
Today, we have the Hong Kong-based quintet Lucid Express with an older (2021) track, "Prime of Pride." They also just released their latest LP.
They'll be playing the annual day-long shoegaze extravaganza on March 7 at Arlene's Grocery on Stanton Street.
Previously on EV Grieve:
• Q&A with Steven Matrick, co-founder of the New Colossus Festival, taking place this week at East Village and Lower East Side music venues (Link from March 2025)
Your Richard Hell reader
Which means Hell — artist, author, musician and longtime East Village resident — is getting his latest round of well-deserved attention.
Recent coverage includes:
• "I Don't Respond Well to Rejection": One Hour With Richard Hell (Interview)
• Not Another Rock 'n' Roll Poet (Poetry Foundation)
• Richard Hell's "Godlike" (The Brooklyn Rail)
• Richard Hell on Doo-Wop and Documentaries (Artforum)
• Richard Hell's "Godlike" (Los Angeles Review of Books)
Hell is scheduled to read at e-flux on March 3 at 7 p.m., tied to the reissue of "Godlike." A signing is planned afterward. Details.
Interview photos by Alexandra Cabral
Rep. Goldman announces $250K for East Village nonprofit Avenues for Justice
Photos by Stacie Joy
U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman was in the East Village yesterday to present a $250,000 Community Project Funding award to Avenues for Justice, a nonprofit on Avenue B between Sixth and Seventh Streets that works with young people involved in the criminal justice system.
The funding will support AFJ's HIRE Up program, which focuses on workforce development and job-readiness training for participants.
Goldman requested the funding as part of the FY 2026 federal appropriations process. His office said he secured nearly $13.8 million for 15 community projects across New York's 10th Congressional District, which includes the East Village.
Goldman was joined by AFJ Executive Director Elizabeth Frederick, several program graduates and members of the organization's board and staff.
In a statement, Goldman said the HIRE Up program helps young people build job skills and avoid future involvement in the justice system.
Last year, the center served 691 at-risk young adults.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday's parting shot
The new venue debuted last night with a six-week Off-Broadway run of "Silver Manhattan," Jesse Malin's theatrical show, following a sold-out workshop residency at the Gramercy Theatre this past fall.
"Silver Manhattan" will play five nights a week starting tonight through March 29. Performances are scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. The 90-minute show will feature special guest appearances, including Lenny Kaye, Cynthia Sley, and Butch Walker this week, throughout the run, along with nightly pre-show gatherings.
Bowery Electric closed at No. 327 on Jan. 30, ending a 17-year run of live bands and performances.
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