Reader report: Joe and Pat's will open in 3 weeks

EVG regular Lola Sāenz shared the above photo from inside the incoming Joe and Pat's, the Staten Island-based pizzeria coming to 168 First Ave. between 10th Street and 11th Street.

One of the owners was there, and told Lola they'd be open in three weeks.

P.S.
As the above photo shows, Lanza's antique murals remain intact.

Previously

Tuesday's parting shot

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A note from a father to his son in Tompkins Square Park. Photo by Derek Berg.

Catching up with Dora, wing on the mend

[Photos today by Steven]

Despite the worldwide attention, Dora was looking pretty relaxed today in Tompkins Square Park. The red-tailed hawk watchers believe that her rehabbed wing continues to get stronger.

A little later, the injured wing started hanging a little low, perhaps from the wind...



Since that Page 1 piece in the Post Sunday, several other media outlets have filed reports on the complicated hawk-love triangle involving Christo, Dora and Nora/Not-Dora ... including CBS 2 ... NY1 ... People ... and MNN (Mother Nature Network).

In its coverage today, The New York Times noted: "Consider us #TeamDora."

And a few excerpts from Goggla's latest dispatch, posted yesterday:

The hawks themselves are carrying on business as usual. Each morning, Christo and Dora work on their nest in the ginkgo tree on the east side of the park. Christo has been stripping bark off a scholar tree near the ping-pong table for lining the nest.

And what of Nora/Not-Dora?

I caught a glimpse of Nora perched on top of a Village View building around mid-day on Sunday. Christo disappears from the park for long periods of time during the day, and I'm assuming he's with Nora, but I haven't been able to find out if they have a second nest or what exactly they're up to. He returns to the park at the end of the day and both he and Dora roost in or near the park.

This evening, I saw Christo deliver a big rat to Dora before going to roost in the Krishna Tree. Even if they don't have a family this year, they are still a well-bonded pair.

Julia Gorton’s 'Pretty in Punk' on the Bowery

During evening hours - after the museum closes - images are projected in the windows and can be viewed from the sidewalk outside. On Thursday, the museum does not close until 9. During the day, the work is presented on monitors in the lobby. . #lindagibbs #icpprojected #prettyinpunk #cbgbs #nowave #punk #postpunk #juliagorton

A post shared by Julia_gorton_nowave (@julia_gorton_nowave) on Mar 3, 2018 at 9:24am PST

Tonight through Monday, the International Center of Photography at 250 Bowery between Houston and Stanton will be featuring the work of photographer Julia Gorton.

Her photos are part of the ICP's Projected Series. Per the Museum:

During the day, Pretty in Punk: Downtown Girls can be viewed on monitors inside the ICP Museum and during evening hours, images are literally “projected” onto the windows of the ICP Museum; they can be viewed from the sidewalk outside the Museum and are most visible after sunset.

As Gorton recently explained: "The show is a selection of images from the late 70’s, most of which I shot not too far from the museum. The women included are all noteworthy in their own ways, whether they are familiar names or not."

More Flower Power to you

Happy 24th! @flowerpower_nyc 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸✨✨✨✨✨✨💖💫

A post shared by Lata Kennedy (@latakennedy) on Mar 6, 2018 at 8:46am PST

The shop selling medicinal plants, tinctures, salves and essential oils, among other things (they also offer workshops), is celebrating 24 years in business this month.

Seems like a good time to revisit our post from 2014 featuring Lata Chettri-Kennedy, the shop's founder and owner.

Flower Power Herbs & Roots, Inc. is at 406 E. Ninth St. between between Avenue A and First Avenue. They are open daily from noon to 7 p.m.

Making room for Mount Sinai's new EV hospital; CB3 hosting forum on the downsizing of Beth Israel

Demolition continues at 321 E. 13th St., a 14-floor building between Second Avenue and First Avenue.

The building previously housed training physicians and staff of the nearby New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

This photo via EVG reader KT shows crews chipping away at the upper floors...



As previously reported, the Mount Sinai Health System is in the process of rebuilding Mount Sinai Beth Israel, transitioning to a network of smaller facilities throughout lower Manhattan and selling off their campus on First Avenue and 16th Street.

The plans include an expanded facility on 14th Street and Second Avenue ... and using part of the lot where No. 321 stands now. (Find a Mount Sinai FAQ here.)

A few weeks ago, The Villager reported that Mount Sinai officials are considering adding four extra floors to this new building. (Previously, hospital officials had said that the additional floors atop the new East Village mini-hospital could be added later, if needed.)

Here's part of a Mount Sinai statement to the paper:

“As we have stated from the start, we are continuing to evaluate all of our options, including possibly building the extra four floors as part of the initial build.

“We have always committed to an open and transparent process, and after listening to the concerns from local leaders and constituents, as well as our internal advisers and leaders, we are currently leaning toward building the extra four floors for programmatic use, not beds.

“We still believe that 220 beds will best meet the needs of the community. However, if we see a dramatic change in the future, we will be better prepared and have greater flexibility to address that issue with these additional floors already built. We will continue to update the community as our progress continues.”

Here's a schematic of the new facility ...



Meanwhile, on Thursday night, CB3 is hosting a forum on the downsizing of Beth Israel.

Via the EVG inbox...

What medical services must be available locally?

Beth Israel Hospital has already closed its labor and delivery department. Other medical services are also being moved uptown. In a few years, the full-service hospital at First Avenue and 16th Street will be completely closed.

What medical services does Mount Sinai need to continue to provide in our community?

We need to tell Mount Sinai now. CB3 needs community input to understand your needs as we work in influence the restructuring plans of the Mount Sinai Health System.

Come tell CB3 what is important for your family and friends.

The forum is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Sirovich Senior Center, 331 E. 12th St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Scaffolding arrives as demolition nears for Mount Sinai's 13th Street residential building

Permits filed to demolish Mount Sinai's 13th Street residential building

Bravo Supermarkets coming to Avenue D

The build-out continues at 119 Avenue D between Eighth Street and Ninth Street ... and it's starting to look a lot like a grocery store...



The work permits on file with the city list Bravo Supermarkets as the incoming tenant. The New York-based Bravo has more than 70 locations in the northeast (with nearly a dozen in Brooklyn and Queens) as well as in Florida.

Per the Bravo website:

Bravo Supermarkets are neighborhood grocery stores that your family can depend on! Because all of our stores are independently owned and operated, we have the unique ability to truly cater to the needs of our communities, which is why no two Bravo Supermarkets are exactly alike! At Bravo you'll find the products that are meant for the people who live in the neighborhood- stocked with a large assortment of specialty and international products, fresh meat, seafood, produce and so much more!

No word on an opening date just yet.

Avenue D is currently served by Uncle Johnny Grocery and Compare Foods as well as several delis.

The previous tenant at No. 119, the All in One Value Center, closed last fall.

Mohan's Tattoo Inn arrives on 14th Street

Mohan Gurung, a Nepali tattoo artist, is opening an outpost of Mohan's Tattoo Inn on the north side of 14th Street near Second Avenue.

The signage just arrived, per this photo via Pinch.

Gurung opened his first shop in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2000. He moved to Queens in early 2015, eventually debuting Mohan's Tattoo Inn in Jackson Heights. (You can read more about him here.)


[Photo by KT]

The storefront (No. 309) has been vacant in recent years. Parks Upholstery was the last tenant.

Noted

Steven shared these photos from this afternoon... showing a man wearing, presumably, a Google Street View Trekker... I've read about these, but can't recall seeing one out in the wild... and the guy looks to be eating, presumably, an Oreo or Hydrox...

Third Street Music School Settlement alum 1st person ever to achieve a double EGOT

Last night, Robert Lopez and his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez won the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Remember Me" from "Coco."

As you may (or may not!) know, Lopez is a former student at the Third Street Music School Settlement on 11th Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.

The school gave him a shout-out on Instagram...

Third Street Alum, Robert Lopez is the first person in history to double #EGOT! Congratulations to him and his wife, Kristen on their big win at the #Oscars2018 last night for #RememberMe from the movie #Coco! #3rdstalumni #3rdstproud #oscars #originalsong #letitgo

A post shared by Third Street Music School (@3rdstreetnyc) on Mar 5, 2018 at 5:12am PST

Lopez is also the first person who has ever achieved a double EGOT. According to published reports, there are currently 12 individuals who have won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (Mel Brooks, Rita Moreno and Whoopi Goldberg, among others). Lopez, a composer who co-created "The Book of Mormon" and "Avenue Q," has won at least two of each. Lopez won an Oscar a few years back for original song with "Let It Go" from "Frozen."

Tree down on Avenue B at 7th Street

EVG regular Lola Sāenz shares these photos from outside Tompkins Square Park on Avenue B at Seventh Street... the Chinese elm tree is down...





Two witnesses said that a "big truck" struck the tree, causing the fall. It's not clear what, if anything, the driver did after the collision.

Here's a look at the tree from last September via Google Street View...



This is the second tree lost in the Park since Saturday.

Updated 5 p.m.



Several witnesses said that this Bartlett Dairy truck was the culprit... the driver was spotted assessing the damage. It's not known if he did anything else about the damaged tree.

Thanks to Daniel Root for the photo.

March 5

First Avenue and First Street today. The reader who shared the photo wasn't sure if the tree was discarded or just waiting for the M15.