Friday, December 20, 2024

Edge of Seventeen

A favorite from the EVG archives
A scene from 2nd Avenue around 2011

Tomorrow (Dec. 21) marks the 17th anniversary of this site. (We rehashed how it started last year. And the year before.)

So, we want to reflect on the journey we've shared. This milestone is a testament to the vibrant community that keeps us going daily, for better or worse. 

Thank you to our frequent contributors, Derek Berg and Steven, for their steady stream of photos and tips. And a big shout-out to Stacie Joy, whose dedication to capturing the stories of our local businesses and residents is nothing short of remarkable.

We want to express our gratitude to you, our readers, for fueling this site with your passion and support.

Thank you for reading, sharing your thoughts, sending tips, and joining us in mourning the losses and celebrating the wins that shape our neighborhood. This site works because of you. We truly couldn't do it without you. 

Thank you to our friend Stevie for the headline inspiration.

21 comments:

creature said...

Thank you, Grieve, Stacie, Derek, and Steve! Best stop on the Internets.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Always love a Stevie reference.

Eden Bee said...

Congrats!

Anonymous said...

Love this site!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all your great info❤️ Mazel Tov🥇❤️🥊☕️🥢🥮

Allie said...

Thank you for all that you do! As an E.V. resident for the past 4 years, this site has been invaluable to me and my family ❤️ Cheers!

Choresh Wald said...

Thank you Grieve for all that you do to make this place possible. Best wishes for the next 17 years!

Laura Goggin said...

The photo is highly appropriate as the 17th anniversary gift is furniture!

Anonymous said...

So appreciate EV Grieve! The stories and photos are amazing.
Thank you everyone and best wishes for 17 more years!

Cajsa said...

Happy birthday to the best place on the internet! Thanks for all you do, Grieve and team!

Liam R said...

I legit don't even know who runs this site and I never want to. All I know is you are ALL awesome. What an incredible microblog. I don't know how you keep it up and stay so consistent.

Anonymous said...

This site is incredible. It's the lifeblood of the EV.

Anonymous said...

Yay, Happy 17th Anniversary. And huge thanks to you, Steven, Stacie and all the local contributors for your efforts and vast achievements with this site. It's my first click each morning.

crazed gardener said...

EV, your blog is an amazing gift to the neighborhood! the blog helps build our sense of community, provide important information and sometimes give us a break from bad news. You probably didn't know what you were creating (or how much work it would be) 17 years ago, but I'm very grateful to you.

TSP Neighbor said...

Thank you EVGrieve and all the contributors and comment writers. Really outstanding!

Anonymous said...

You are the best thank you

Chris Flash said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVG!
Whenever something happens here on the Lower East Side, the EVG crew is ON it before anyone else. You know you're good when the ass-stream media copies and steals your stories!

With love and gratitude....

Anonymous said...

Thank you Grieve! I hear you in the morning
And I hear you at nightfall

yetanothercommenter said...

Thank you Grieve

Anonymous said...

Thank you for this fantastic blog. I don’t get into the city very often and really miss the East Village. Visiting here daily helps fill the void

Longtimelesres said...

First news I read in the morning and always check for updates after dinner. One of a kind, a true NY Jewel, keeps us all in the know. I love the Friday music recommendations. Thanks Grieve for all you do.