Thursday, May 28, 2026

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 ...

Memorial Day Weekend

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Spotted last evening on Third Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue.  Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day Weekend!  Thanks to riach...

A Barnes & Noble is opening in the East Village

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Photos Saturday by Stacie Joy H/T EVG reader Russell K News of a Barnes & Noble coming to 181 Avenue A between 11th Street and 12th St...
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Community spirit shines through the rain at the 39th annual Loisaida Festival

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Photos and story by Stacie Joy  Despite the rain, today still turned out to be a really nice celebration for the 39th edition of the Loisaid...
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