Reader report: Water main break on 7th Street

An EVG reader shared this from late this afternoon... when workers from Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. were working outside 111 E. Seventh St. between Avenue A and First Avenue "going crazy. Cowboy style."

Per reader Andrew Bushong:

They dug two giant holes in the sidewalk and street. Around 5 p.m. they broke a main. City was called and now they're "supervising" the same plumbers while eating cupcakes. I'm a bit pissed as they've turned off water for the block on the eve of a blizzard.

And this has caused seceral businessed to close early, including Desnuda and...

Our EAST VILLAGE (125 E7) shop has closed for the night. Apparently a water main burst, somebody's water broke, or something. cc @evgrieve

— Big Gay Ice Cream (@biggayicecream) March 14, 2017

A-Paving We Go!

And in other Christmas miracles noteworthy items... Seventh Street between Avenue B and Avenue C now has a new surface... this after Con Ed had been replacing gas mains on the block the past three months.

Caution: objects in mirror are dumber than they appear

Driving on 7th Street near Avenue B.

Seventh Street, 1 p.m., Sept. 27

City businesses will reportedly miss out on making $141 million this fall because the Yankees failed to make the playoffs. How much will the city lose if the Mets lose today and miss the playoffs? (Oh, sorry -- I don't have the answer...just curious...)

BREAKING WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE: Sinkhole filled on Avenue B and 7th Street

EV Grieve's complete sinkhole coverage here.

The sinkhole in the middle of 7th Street and Avenue B now requires two cones

Flashback to July 22!




Previously on EV Grieve:
About that sink hole in the middle of 7th Street and Avenue B

Commoners have nerve to use dumpster in front of new building that will be reserved for wealthier people

On East Seventh Street between Avenue A and Avenue B.

Now and then: 216 E. 7th Street

1979.

2008.

[Photo of 216 E. 7th St. in 1979 by Marlis Momber. Lousy photo of 216 E. 7th St. in 2008 by EV Grieve.]

Revisiting the sink hole in the middle of 7th Street and Avenue B

The cone is either sinking or melting...

Previously on EV Grieve:
About that sink hole in the middle of 7th Street and Avenue B

What's happening here?

Construction continues in the front of 83 E. 7th St. near First Avenue. But never when I happen to be around. Otherwise I'd ask what's going on...Did I miss some news that this is going be be a cafe? Restaurant? Etc.?