Friday, May 29, 2026

'Love' saves the day

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Photo of Bob Bert at Night Club 101 on Avenue A by Stacie Joy  Veteran drummer Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Chrome Cranks, Knoxville...

The Paulie Gee's East Village Slice Shop is officially open

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Photos by Stacie Joy Paulie Gee's East Village Slice Shop opened yesterday afternoon at First Avenue and Sixth Street.  As we've bee...
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LUNGS Spring Awakening returns Saturday (tomorow!) with parade and garden festivities

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The 13th Annual LUNGS Spring Awakening returns this Saturday (TOMORROW!) after two weather-related delays in recent weeks. Looks like we ...

As 2026 nears the halfway point, New York State eliminates restrictions on dancing in bars

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From "Footloose." Rev. Moore, seen here reacting to someone saying,  "Actually, this meeting could have been an email." ...
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Inside the new ABC No Rio

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Photos and story by Stacie Joy  After years in development — and nearly eight years after the former building was demolished — the new home ...
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The wisteria house of Stuyvesant Street is under contract

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Photos by Stacie Joy A tipster tells us that the wisteria-adorned townhouse at 35 Stuyvesant St. is now under contract, several months aft...

Hello, Yam! says goodbye

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Photo by Steven   Hello, Yam! has closed shop at 443 E. Ninth St. at Avenue A. The business, which debuted in October 2023 , specialized in ...
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Bigger signage alert: Mixue on 4th Avenue

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Work continues on Mixue, the latest quick-serve concept for the SE corner of Fourth Avenue and 13th Street.   The company, which launched...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Wednesday's parting shot

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Photo by Stacie Joy  Avenue B streetscene (outside Thayer ) with ( from left ) Adam Zhu, Arsun and Tasmin Meyer Ersahin.

Pardon My French will close after dinner service on Saturday

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Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Pardon My French on Avenue B is closing after a decade-plus in the neighborhood.  Staffers at the Parisi...
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18-to-life sentence in fatal 2024 East Village stabbing

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Reader photo from June 23, 2024  Alejandro Piedra was sentenced yesterday to 18 years to life in state prison for the fatal stabbing of Clem...
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The Paulie Gee's East Village Slice Shop opens TOMORROW

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Photos and story by Stacie Joy After months of renovations and permit wrangling, the first East Village Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is rea...
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Openings: Drāvida on 1st Avenue

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Photo by Juan Carlos Dominguez Drāvida debuted last Thursday at 211 First Ave. between 12th Street and 13th Street.  The restaurant by chef...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tuesday's parting shots

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On Avenue A, just another savvy New York pigeon ( thanks Bettina )... and below, cake left out overnight in Tompkins Square Park. Happy bi...
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A mother-daughter-owned bookstore bar is coming to Avenue A

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Photos and story by Stacie Joy The owners behind the incoming Rabbit Books and Bar on Avenue A are introducing themselves to the neighborhoo...
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks new chapter for affordable housing at 204 Avenue A

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After decades of organizing, delays, rebuilding plans and post-Sandy setbacks, residents of 204 Avenue A officially celebrated the reopeni...
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Chippy's Fish & Chips is opening in the former Proletariat space on 7th Street

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Photo and reporting by Stacie Joy The former home of Proletariat on Seventh Street will become Chippy's Fish & Chips later this su...
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Monday, May 25, 2026

Monday's parting shot

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Photo by Stacie Joy Turning to sports, Game 4 between the Knicks and the Cavaliers is tonight. And this fan on 11th Street between Avenue A ...