EVG Etc.: Appreciating Pinc Louds; Visiting Punjabi Grocery and Deli

Photo on First Avenue yesterday by Derek Berg

• How Pinc Louds helped fill this year's live music void (Gothamist ... read our interview with Claudi from the summer here) 

• A visit to Punjabi Grocery and Deli on First Street (NBC 4) 

• Mayor extends Open Storefronts program to restaurants and bars through September 2021 (Eater)

• Tracking the rise in violent crimes this year (The New York Times)

• Ticket info to stream the live Patti Smith birthday show tonight (Veeps)

• The Gem Spa online auction now extended through Jan. 7 (Official site) 

• A feature on Daniel Root, an East Village photographer specializing in capturing the city before first light (amNY ... read our interview with Root here) 

• At NYCHA buildings, outstanding repair requests disappear (The City) 

• Tips for wintertime bike riding in NYC (Gothamist) 

• Call to end New Year's Eve forever! (The New Yorker)