The worst storm of the century since the last worst storm of the century

From the snow zone

Thanks to Storm of the Century correspondent Bobby Williams for these shots today...

Meanwhile, on Clinton Street...

Photos on Clinton Street courtesy of BaHa...

Also!

Blizzard continues to wreak chaos across tri-state East Village

Where is EVLazarus?

There is also non-weather-related news today.

On Friday night, we last spotted Jesus St. Lazarus chained to the fence along Avenue B at 13th Street.

We know of two people who are interested in owning the St. Lazarus. However, we we returned to see what was what with EVLazarus, he was gone...

Having tried to pick this thing up, we can assure you that it weighs a good offensive line or two. He couldn't have gotten too far... If you see him, then please let us know. Unless, of course, the statue was returned to where it was stolen found.

Speaking of blizzards

City crews are ready and waiting... as seen here on 14th Street and First Avenue... (Or maybe they're just waiting for O'Hanlon's to open?)

And! Your Blizzard-related photos are welcome (grieve98@gmail.com) ... and, for some reason, there is a discussion @evgrieve about best East Village Bars to watch a blizzard.

And now, hysteria

Shortly after these photos were taken... the flurries began! We'll be here all day monitoring — without cheap theatrics and drama — the latest weather scenarios, mostly, until we go to Home Depot to buy supplies for the STORM OF THE CENTURY!

Things that will still be there after the snow melts

14th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B this morning.

Little Lucifers

Third Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street... This actually gives me the creeps. (The thought of the movie does too.)

The Mary Help of Christians Church Flea Market returns Jan. 8

As the sign says here on Avenue A near 11th Street....

Christmas, wrapped

Ninth Street near Avenue B.

Dec. 25, sometime around 9:30 p.m.

Seventh Street and Avenue B...



12th Street and Avenue A...



Trying to remember the last Saturday night like this one...

Holiday meal in Tompkins Square Park today

Photos via EV Grieve roving photographer Bobby Williams

Dec. 25, East Ninth Street

The holiday tree of Tompkins Square Park

Several readers have asked about history of the Tompkins Square Park holiday tree... there's a new sign, unveiled during last Sunday's tree-lighting ceremony, that provides the detail.



Per The Villager:

The event also marked the installation of a sign designating the tree as an East Village AIDS memorial. The Parks Department donated the spruce in 1992, at the request of former Community Board 3 Chairperson Albert Fabozzi, in remembrance of Glenn Barnett — an advocate of the park’s restoration — also in observance of neighbors’ continuing efforts to maintain the park, and in commemoration of community members lost to AIDS.

[Sign photo courtesy of Bobby Williams]

Things that aren't Jesus: St. Lazarus of Avenue B

My apologies... yesterday (twice!) I misidentified this statute on Avenue B and 13 Street as Jesus. I didn't mean to be flip about this — I secretly thought this was a stunt for the spring/summer line from Freemans Sporting Club.



Anyway! Several readers have pointed out that this is Lazarus, aka Lazarus of Bethany, St. Lazarus, the skinny guy with the two dogs.



So it's St. Lazarus now chained to a fence on Avenue B. This is an obstacle on the sidewalk. I have informed the Community Board and DOT to have the statue fined.

[Image via. Interesting this item is sold out!]

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the gas station...

Second Avenue and First Street last evening. Photos by Bobby Williams.