[Updated] Police investigating shooting on Second Avenue and Fifth Street

Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Second Avenue and Fifth Street near Sin Sin/Leopard Lounge. Police have recovered four shell casings from the scene.







Concerned neighbors recently met with Sin Sin management to discuss problems they were experiencing "as a result of Sin Sin's method of operation, ranging from people partying in their cars, to crowds on the street, trash and waste deposited by patrons, violence from patrons."

[Updated] Patrick Hedlund at DNAinfo has a follow-up on my report from this morning:

A man is in critical condition after being shot twice on a busy stretch of Second Avenue early Sunday morning, police said.

The unnamed victim, 43, was shot in the chest and arm at the corner of East Fifth Street at about 4 a.m., NYPD sources said.

He was transported to Bellevue Hospital and remains in critical condition, police said.

The club's owner, Philip Quilter, told DNA that he "didn't believe the people involved were inside the place at any point."

Previously on EV Grieve:
NYPD hosting meeting between Sin Sin and neighbors tonight

East Village noise wars new battlefront: Sin Sin/Leopard Lounge

Aug. 23, 2009: Remembering Eric "Taz" Pagan

In a comment about the Second Avenue shooting early this morning... a reader noted that Aug. 23 marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Eric "Taz" Pagan out Forbidden City on Avenue A.

All coverage.

Raindrops keep falling on B Bar patrons' heads....

During this afternoon's downpour... a reader files a report (including the above photo) from the Bowery:

"crazy roof leaks at b bar. puddles on floor. patrons holding umbrellas."

Perhaps they'll need to building up the wall outside to keep out the floodwaters...

[Via]

Space pods prove to be no match vs. earthling cabs, trucks, drunken weekend revelers

On Friday, we pointed out the photo from Blue Glass on First Avenue and 10th Street... where ample space pods had taken up residency...



And now....as Blue Glass notes... the pods have taken a beating this weekend...

Remembering a firefighter on Third Street

Yesterday, we noted the memorial service for the FDNY's Stephen Schwartz at the Most Holy Redeemer Church on East Third Street...

A Scouting Life took this photo and several others of the procession ...

Police investigating robbery on Third Avenue and St. Mark's Place

According to nearby workers, the magazine shop on the corner of St. Mark's Place and Third Avenue was robbed some time late last night. The store was currently closed, though we could see the owner inside.




The officer on duty would only offer that the store was currently closed.

Save our gardens

The East Villager checks in with an editorial on the preservation of our community gardens:

Why must the community gardens continue to be a battleground? Clearly, these green oases have become such integral parts of our communities. They provide so many benefits — to our health and nutrition (cleaning our air, yielding fruits, vegetables and herbs), to our sanity, to our quality of life and the very livability of our neighborhoods. All of that must surely be abundantly clear by now to our mayor and our Parks commissioner.

Read the whole editorial here. Read garden advocate Ben Shepard's piece on the matter on The Huffington Post.

Previously.

NEXT Saturday in Tompkins Square Park

More info. here.

Woman struck by vehicle on Avenue C and 10th Street

Just after noon, a woman walking west on 10th Street across Avenue C was struck by a vehicle turning left...



Police and emergency vehicles responded in a near instant...





There was no discussion of blame — the driver or the pedestrian. Everyone was concerned about the victim's status. She was moving. Paramedics put a neck brace on her as a precaution and placed her inside an ambulance. Meanwhile, a police officer used a fire extinguisher to spray a pool of blood that had collected in the middle of Avenue C.

Remembering firefighter Stephen Schwartz

First, if you're car is parked on Third Street between Avenue A and Avenue B right now, then it's very likely being towed...





The street is blocked off...



...leading up to a mass at the Most Holy Redeemer Church on Third Street in honor of Firefighter Stephen Schwartz.



He was stationed at Engine 28 and Ladder 11 on East Second Street...





Schwartz died this past June 26.

Second Avenue, 9:14 a.m., Aug. 21

Call the Shred Hotline

Houston and the Bowery.

I wanna Rock

Nothing to do with anything, really. Though I recently heard this on WCBS-FM. And I always rather enjoyed the song.

On First Avenue, the space pods are winning

From EV Grieve reader Blue Glass.

Trickle down economics in action on Fourth Street

What follows is a dispatch from Bob Arihood....



It seems that shortly after 3 pm Thursday afternoon , two elderly female recyclers had some differences at the Key Food recycling facility on 4th st.. A recycling facility known for contentous recyclers . The stronger of the two females tossed the frail appearing , older female to the asphalt . Perhaps there was also an attempt to throw a bucket of something on the female who was thrown down . One can see a female demonstrating to a police officer such an act .



Police took the one female into custody , cuffing her and hauling her off to the 9th precinct . The other female was taken to hospital by ambulance .



2 hours later the recycling facility was closed . Several disappointed recyclers were seen passing the facility with the usual stuffed clear plastic bags full of recyclables . Other recyclers were seen in the area busily collecting more of the discarded East Village wealth that had trickled down to the street .

A report on last night's CB3/SLA nightlife confab

I was unable to attend last night's special meeting about CB3's liquor-license future. The goal/point:

We will review and evaluate changes to Community Board 3's existing policies and procedures guiding the Board's approvals/denials of all types of liquor licenses for establishments within the CB 3 district. All previous "resolution areas" will be reviewed.

But! Several readers were ... here's one East Village resident assessment:

I didn't find it very productive. A lot of the usuals were there ready to air their grievances about the decline of retail and oversaturation of licenses. [CB3 Chair Dominic] Pisciotta said he was looking for more input on policy, such as seeking a concrete definition of "public benefit" when considering the 500' rule. Something that subjective? Good luck.

[Board member Dave] McWater put up a few good ideas about streamlining the process of the monthly meeting, such as adopting standardized stipulations. Apparently CB4 does this. Special guest Paul Seres, a LES resident who co-chairs the CB4's liquor board was met with scattered boos when he announced he was also the president of the NY Nightlife Association. I think he had some good ideas though, and it was a shame to show him disrespect when he was just offering ideas to help.

[CB3 Manager Susan] Stetzer seemed slightly happier than usual, though was quick to mention on several occasions that the office was already overworked and few of the residents' ideas from last night would be implemented, at least with any immediacy.

In the end, there was the usual "call 311 to report problems" followed by "the police won't come when you call 311" routine. It's clear that real change comes at a higher legislative level. With one board member saying we should be voting for politicians who are sensitive to the bar issues, I wonder if anyone there really felt they possess the power to make a difference.

Jill was there too. Where I borrowed the image. BoweryBoogie has coverage here.

East Village is No. 1 for hipsters; No. 214 for quiet!

You may have read about NabeWise before. According to the site:

NabeWise allows you to understand any neighborhood as if you've already lived there, so you can explore the world on a local level, discover new places, and find the neighborhoods that are right for you.

NabeWise is currently in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle and Chicago. For each city, they offer "real-time neighborhood rankings across 65 key attributes such as, trendiness, noise-level, families, hipsters, and safety — things people really talk about and care about."

So! I thought it was time to look in how the East Village is shaping up against other NYC neighborhoods...

Out of 266 neighborhoods...we are rated:

No. 1 for hipsters
No. 1 for gay/lesbian identity
No. 1 for nightlife
No. 1 for artists/creatives
No. 2 for singles

On the low end... we are rated:

225th for parking
214th for quiet
185th for clean
102nd for public transportation
79th for parks




Hmmm...dunno if I agree with all this...

And is there a category for "loud, drunken singles who don't live here"?

You can go there yourself to rate and review.... and really blow the curve. Help change some of these words!

Billy Hurricane's looking to hire attractive, sexy, fun, loud and pushy female bartenders who are still in school — and rock

Our friends at East Village Feed had this listing earlier this week...

Billy Hurricane's, opening soon on Avenue B, is now hiring bartenders. Here's the job post via Craigslist.

Sexy Female Bartenders Wanted for Restaurant/Bar! (East Village)

Here we go ladies!!!
www.BILLYHURRICANES.com
New location opening on Avenue B between 2nd & 3rd Street in the East Village!
Avenue B is a highly rated up and coming neighborhood with great places like Croxley's, Mama's, 7B, Poco's and many more!

The 'BH is a New Orleans inspired Restuarant & Bar with a touch of Bayou!
Great food! Lively Bar!! Rock to Reggaton Music!!! All About Rockin' and having a Fun Time!!!
Imagine a place like Hooter's and Coyote Ugly, with out the sketchy-ness! =)

Here is what we are looking for ladies...
- Attractive & Sexy!
- Bar Experienced or at least Very Ambitious!
- Reliable, Punctual & Professional
- Social-Network Savvy, ie; Facebook, Twitter, etc...
- Marketing Driven... More $ we make, the more $ you make!
- Entertaining, ie; costume nights, loud, fun, etc...
- Ages 21-26, in School a Plus!


You think you've got what it takes to 'Rock!?
Email us the following info... alongside a current picture;

Name:
Age:
Location:
College: (if applicable)
Facebook: (if applicable)
Twitter: (if applicable)
Bar Experience: (here or resume attachment)
Availibility:
Quick Biography: (Why you would be rockin' at the 'BH)

Please send ONLY the above info, just cut & paste! Simple.
We will get 100's of inquiries... so make an impression.

We are fun-lovin' guys... who are VERY easy to work for and with...
And remember, the more you promote and push... the more money we ALL can make!

Why do I suddenly want to listen to the Scorpions now?

Start the Evolution again!: Surprisingly, flair bar fails to ignite on Second Avenue

Oh boy. Faithful readers of this space many may know that we've been following the saga of this space on Second Avenue and Fourth Street through various incarnations/awnings...2x4, Ambiance, Evolution..

And now! Not really a surprise, but... Evolution has given way to a new UK-style pub....




Thanks to EV grieve reader Tad for these above photos....

Meanwhile, please bow your heads for a last look at Evolution.... from a video that we shot in January...



"Yes, that's very nice Young Flanagan... but I just wanted a fucking bottle of Bud."


Previously on EV Grieve:
At Evolution Lounge: Vodka martini, flipped, not stirred...

And...

Previously.

"Finest Deli' for Avenue B

Finest Pizza and Deli on Avenue B and Fourth Street officially closed back in June....



...and now we know what's coming in the space...



Another late-night option for the underground party crowd at Le Souk!


Previously on EV Grieve:
Finest Pizza and Deli not closing because Le Souk went away

Disarmed and dangerous on Avenue B: Pizza statue maimed

Zum Schneider is 10

So, here on Seventh Street and Avenue C, German-loving, World-Cup-watching, bratwurst-eating... uh, Zum Schneider is celebrating its 10-year anniversary...




You can go to the the Zum site for details....



Last night, the Zummers roasted a pig on Avenue C....they'll do the same on Sunday afternoon....