Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Buses, bouncers and a mysterious Avenue B party spot

For the second consecutive weekend, crowds have flocked to the space next door to, or on top of, the former Le Souk at 47 Avenue B. However, this time, it appears the gathering is far more organized.


There are some guys working the door...


...and there were three party buses full of party people...



A resident took these photos around 3 a.m. early Saturday. The resident noted: "It appears they show up by bus (many buses) and disappear into the doorway next to Le Souk for a few hours. Then, drunk, they filter out later on to the waiting buses. There are some chaperones or minders who herd them like silly teenage sheep. No idea what it's all about. I just know they are wicked loud and young."

A reader left this comment, which makes it look as if the party went on for two nights (or mornings):

There were 3 "party" buses on Ave B Sat night. When I called 311 at 3 am I was left in a never ending holding pattern. Then I hung up and called 911. The operator hung up on me. That's my city now. Endless suburbanite spawn in large groups shipped in on buses. Annoying transplants doing annoying things on my dime as they claim expression of themselves. I just want to know, is there no person in the town you were raised that misses you? It is a large country we live in, why do you all move here? It's not that great, and it's full.

The State Liquor Authority terminated Le Souk's liquor license in October 2009. While this all may not have anything to do with Le Souk, who has tried to hold parties at this space in the past, several people did sign on to Foursquare from 47 Avenue B on May 21.

'How to Make it in America' films at Ray's Candy Store

Last Monday, Ray was busy cleaning a DOH-shuttered store on Avenue A... And this past Monday (uh, yesterday), a reopened Ray's was the backdrop for a scene from the HBO show "How to Make it in America."


The film crew was lined up along Avenue A...




Photos by Bobby Williams.

Meanwhile, Bob Arihood has an anecdote on the filming here.

Back to the Chillmaster's


Last week, Marty Wombacher visited the legendary home of the Chillmaster on East Third Street in the First Houses. (You can read about that here.) This past Sunday, he returned — with friends. Catch the action here.

Bob Arihood was there too to capture the moment(s). See his photos at Neither More Nor Less.

[Photo by Marty Wombacher]

Blarney Cove prepared for the warmer weather


At our beloved Blarney Cove, where nothing ever becomes too fancy.

[Photo by the long-lost Intern of EV Grieve]

In other words, no squealing or woo-wooing

Just noting the modified Urban Etiquette Chalkboard Sign outside the newly relocated Momofuku Milk Bar on East 13th Street.


Bonus flashback to last week!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Curb-side seating


East Third Street near Avenue B

Just put Lady Gaga in the headline and somebody might read it

Crazy Eddie happened by the Best Buy on Union Square a little bit ago... and caught some of the Lady Gaga fans who have been camped out here since Saturday...


...for a chance at an autograph (and maybe a shower?) ...


...during Lady Gaga's in-store appearance here tonight...


DNAinfo has all the particulars on this.

Demolition blues

Nothing to really make you feel any better on such a gloomy Monday... Dave Winer (via Flickr) sends along this shot of the demolition-in-progress today at 35 Cooper Square...


And another slightly closer view...

We will deal with your rebel friends soon enough


Last night's 2A movie of the night on Avenue A. Photo by jdx.

Today's sign of the apocalypse: Subway opening on Avenue B

I'm afraid it's true. Here at the former Pet Grooming Salon on Avenue B between 13th Street and 14th Street...


...the work permits confirm it.



And this marks the first national fast-food chain to open a location east of First Avenue on Avenue A, B, C or D.

Starting today, you may no longer smoke in Tompkins Square Park


As of today, all public parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas in New York City will be smoke-free, enforced by a $50 fine. If you're having fun while smoking, then you will be fined an additional $25.*

You can read about the ban here at the Daily News. In any event, I know that all of you will abide by this.

[* OK, not really. But jeez.]

Workers reminded not to smoke while demolishing 35 Cooper Square





Meanwhile, EV Grieve correspondent Bobby Williams notes the machine part (jaws of death?) that will gut the remainder of 35 Cooper Square shortly ... now in place in the lot next door...

At 35 Cooper Square: 'Don't mourn ... organize' (and wear black)

As we reported on Friday, there's a funeral for 35 Cooper Square Wednesday evening at 6 ... and here's a newly posted flyer for the event on the 35 Cooper Square plywood...


As the sign says, wear black.

This weekend in luxury cars spotted around the East Village

A sampling from EV Grieve Luxury Car Correspondent Bobby Williams...