Thursday, October 29, 2026

Tompkins Square Park recreation redesign heads back to committee after contentious CB3 meeting

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Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy  The proposed $9.93 million renovation of the Tompkins Square Park recreation area is heading back to com...
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Hot dog! Crif Dogs is back open on St. Mark's Place

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Crif Dogs reopened yesterday at 113 St. Mark's Place after fallen trees from the late-September nor'easter temporarily shut down...

Signage alert: Matane on 1st Avenue

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The facade work is complete at 59 First Ave., just south of Fourth Street, revealing the incoming tenant: Matane.  EVG reader Danimal repo...
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345 Cantina closes on 6th Street; landlord takes possession of space

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345 Cantina has closed at 345 E. Sixth St., just west of First Avenue, after four years in business.  A sign outside the Mexican restauran...
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ICYMI: Hunan Slurp Shop closes on 1st Avenue

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Hunan Slurp Shop has closed at 112 First Ave., just south of Seventh Street.  The restaurant opened here in May 2018, bringing Hunan-style...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wednesday's parting shot

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On the main lawn in Tompkins Square Park...

No bikes seized, but questions remain over 11th Street enforcement

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Reporting and photos by Stacie Joy   An anticipated enforcement action targeting improperly parked delivery bikes on 11th Street near First ...
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At Drāvida, chef Aarthi Sampath explores the Indian diaspora — and finds a home in the East Village

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Interview and photos by Stacie Joy  Chef-owner Aarthi Sampath opened Drāvida at 211 First Ave. in late May, bringing together dishes inspir...
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Report: Developer in contract to buy former St. Brigid School for $35 million

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Photos from April by Stacie Joy A developer is in contract to purchase the former St. Brigid School at 185 E. Seventh St., along Tompkins Sq...
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Incoming: (More) bubble tea and froyo for this block of St. Mark's Place

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Two incoming businesses selling familiar products are coming to St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.  First! Yo D...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Tuesday's parting shot

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An EVG reader shared this shot of Halloween-themed windows along First Avenue...

It's close to midnight somewhere: A 'Thriller' rehearsal in Tompkins Square Park

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Photos by Stacie Joy  The 53rd annual Village Halloween Parade takes place this Saturday.  Ahead of the festivities, we spotted a group of ...
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Village View parking lot sale moves forward as shareholders raise financial questions

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EVG file photos by Stacie Joy The proposed sale of a parking lot at Village View is moving into another phase, even as some shareholders con...
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A very East Village Saturday, in photos

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Photos by Stacie Joy  There was no shortage of things to do around the neighborhood on Saturday, with fall festivals, an indie bookstore cra...
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