Pics by Bobby Williams
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Today in photos of a Ferrari on the Bowery
Photos by EV Grieve Ferrari correspondent Bobby Williams.
RIP Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of "Network," "Serpico," and "Dog Day Afternoon" died last night. He was 86.
Per The Washington Post:
"Dog Day Afternoon" is on of my all-time favorite films... (and if you've never seen the movie, then you may NOT want to watch this trailer... gives away a few too many plot points...)
Or how about "The Pawnbroker" from 1964 with Rod Steiger...
Per The Washington Post:
A Philadelphia native, Lumet moved to New York City as a child, and it became the location of choice for more than 30 of his films. Although he freely admitted to a lifelong love affair with the city, he often showed its grittier side.
Such dramas as "Prince of the City," "Q&A," "Night Falls on Manhattan" and "Serpico" looked at the hard lives and corruptibility of New York police officers. "Dog Day Afternoon" told the true-life story of two social misfits who set in motion a chain of disastrous events when they tried to rob a New York City bank on an oppressively hot summer afternoon.
"Dog Day Afternoon" is on of my all-time favorite films... (and if you've never seen the movie, then you may NOT want to watch this trailer... gives away a few too many plot points...)
Or how about "The Pawnbroker" from 1964 with Rod Steiger...
More on the MTA v. an East Village artist
The Wall Street Journal has more today more about the story we posted yesterday on the MTA v. East Village artist VH McKenzie.
Here are some excerpts from the Journal's article:
Earlier this week, she received a letter from an intern who works for the MTA's marketing and advertising division requesting she stop selling the cards and remove any MTA-branded items from Etsy.com, an online marketplace. Alternatively, the intern said the artist could pay the authority for a license to utilize the MTA's brand in her artwork.
The MTA uses unpaid interns to search online for trademark infringement "when they have the time," says Aaron Donovan, a spokesman for the MTA.
And!
Through close to 120 licensees, the MTA generates about $500,000 a year in revenue, or about what it expected to save from cutting one express-bus line during a round of service cuts last year. Typically, artists enter into licensing deals with the authority, giving up about 10% of net revenue.
And!
Still, copyright lawyers say the MTA may not have a strong case.
"If all she is doing is painting over the MTA's logo with her own artistic expression, there wouldn't be any claim the MTA would have unless there's some statute that makes the card sacrosanct," says David Leichtman, a partner at New York law firm Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi and chairman of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. "The MTA...likely can't force her to take a licensing fee."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Is this East Village artist a threat to the sanctity of the MTA’s intellectual property?
At the St. Brigid School flea market
Earlier this morning, we mentioned the flea market at the St. Brigid School... And Dave on 7th stopped by, describing it as "genuine LES."
With plentiful curling irons for sale...
... it also provides an opportunity to see more of the school here on Avenue B and Seventh Street.
With plentiful curling irons for sale...
... it also provides an opportunity to see more of the school here on Avenue B and Seventh Street.
Another closed deli to note
In yesterday's roundup of closed/renovated East Village delis, we forgot to mention D&M on 12th Street at Third Avenue... Not sure exactly when it closed... But this would make 14 delis that have closed or been sold and renovated in the last year or so ...
...with the previous tenant's signage still in view...
Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Another East Village corner market closes; 13 and counting for the last year or so
...with the previous tenant's signage still in view...
Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Another East Village corner market closes; 13 and counting for the last year or so
A ping pong photo op in Tompkins Square Park
EV Grieve contributor Bobby Williams stopped to take a photo of this couple playing ping pong in Tompkins Square Park yesterday...
When they spotted his camera, the couple — who are deaf — motioned Bobby over. The man pulled out his own camera and had Bobby take their picture. Bobby took one for himself too.
After posing for the shot, Bobby says they went happily on their way into the Park...
When they spotted his camera, the couple — who are deaf — motioned Bobby over. The man pulled out his own camera and had Bobby take their picture. Bobby took one for himself too.
After posing for the shot, Bobby says they went happily on their way into the Park...
Today in flea markets
Seventh Street and Avenue B. Just walk toward the woman ringing the bell. And let me know if it's worth going to...
Friday, April 8, 2011
The State of the Nation
A little something for our friends in D.C. A twee new wavey number from New York's Industry from 1984. One of the more unintentionally hilarious videos ...
EV Grieve Etc: Mourning Edition
Woman beaten over parking spot on E. 14th Street out of coma (NBC NY)
Prosecutors release surveillance video in the 9th Precinct rape trial (New York Post)
From Census 2010: East Village Hispanic population declines (The Local East Village)
A tour of the under-construction Lower Eastside Girls Club HQ on Avenue D (DNAinfo)
Defacing the "floral ejaculate" (Jeremiah's Vanishing NY)
Plywood blocking Sunshine Hotel sign on the Bowery (BoweryBoogie)
Ray's is for all ages (Nadie Se Conoce)
Top 10 quotes about Cathie Black's departure (Runnin' Scared)
Cops crack down on Le Lupanar on Essex Street (The Lo-Down)
The ICTTS will NOT be recognizing these trees on Smith Street in Brooklyn (Lost City)
Which Wall Street titan costs the most to protect? (The Wall Street Journal)
And in honor of the theatrical release in May of "Dirty Old Town," the fictional film about Billy Leroy trying to save his business... the trailer...
DIRTY OLD TOWN - TEASER from Blowback Productions on Vimeo.
The "Dirty Old Town" website has some video vignettes as well under the blog section...
[Updated] Another East Village corner market closes; 13 and counting for the last year or so
The Fuji Apple deli on First Avenue at 12th Street is the latest corner market to close.
The deli shuttered on Monday. (The space has been on the market — "perfect for any use.")
So many deli/markets have either closed or gone upscale in the last year or so in the East Village that I've lost track...Some of the replacements are just too bland andeven more expensive with the ambiance of an airport terminal...
Anyway, let's try to piece this together.
Olympic on First Avenue at 13th Street closed and will become an upscale market...
Roger's Garden on First Avenue between First Street and Second Street closed for renovations back in early January... and is now a new food courty-looking place ...
The market on the corner of Seventh Street and Avenue C closed and reopened as a Wholesome Foods...
[Photo by Bob Arihood]
On Avenue C near Eighth Street, the market/deli just off the corner closed and reopened as a Yankees Deli 2...
Christine's on 10th and C moved and reopened with more upscale items...
Jay's on Avenue C and 11th Street closed and reopened as the Yankees Deli...
The market on 12th Street and Avenue C remains closed...
The East Side Gourmet Deli on the southeast corner of Avenue B and Fourth Street closed and reopened under new ownership...
Across the street, Finest Pizza and Deli closed last June.... and reopened as the East Village Finest Deli......
The Houston Deli & Grocery on Avenue A and Houston closed to make room for the new fancy Union Market...
The market that took over half of the Dunkin Donuts space on Second Avenue closed and is now part of the liquor store.
And how could I have forgotten this... Graceland on the corner of Avenue A and Second Street...
I'm sure there are more just from the last year (not including the fire-stricken Stuyvesant Grocery on A and 14th Street or East Village Farms on Second Avenue and Fourth Street.) Let me know what I'm forgetting...
The deli shuttered on Monday. (The space has been on the market — "perfect for any use.")
So many deli/markets have either closed or gone upscale in the last year or so in the East Village that I've lost track...Some of the replacements are just too bland and
Anyway, let's try to piece this together.
Olympic on First Avenue at 13th Street closed and will become an upscale market...
Roger's Garden on First Avenue between First Street and Second Street closed for renovations back in early January... and is now a new food courty-looking place ...
The market on the corner of Seventh Street and Avenue C closed and reopened as a Wholesome Foods...
[Photo by Bob Arihood]
On Avenue C near Eighth Street, the market/deli just off the corner closed and reopened as a Yankees Deli 2...
Christine's on 10th and C moved and reopened with more upscale items...
Jay's on Avenue C and 11th Street closed and reopened as the Yankees Deli...
The market on 12th Street and Avenue C remains closed...
The East Side Gourmet Deli on the southeast corner of Avenue B and Fourth Street closed and reopened under new ownership...
Across the street, Finest Pizza and Deli closed last June.... and reopened as the East Village Finest Deli......
The Houston Deli & Grocery on Avenue A and Houston closed to make room for the new fancy Union Market...
The market that took over half of the Dunkin Donuts space on Second Avenue closed and is now part of the liquor store.
And how could I have forgotten this... Graceland on the corner of Avenue A and Second Street...
I'm sure there are more just from the last year (not including the fire-stricken Stuyvesant Grocery on A and 14th Street or East Village Farms on Second Avenue and Fourth Street.) Let me know what I'm forgetting...
A few clarifications about the new 24-7 diner on Avenue A
Keith Masco followed up with us after our post about his new 24-hour diner coming to 171 Avenue A.
The menu we were working from the South Williamsburg location was outdated. There are no BBQ shrimp pancakes or chicken-fried burgers. "These were ruled out very early in the game ... and although Matzoh Brie is still on there, the only other really eccentric thing on the menu is our Brooklyn Bolognese, which is mac and cheese topped with Sloppy Joe. And it's addictive," he said.
You can find the most current menu at Menu Pages here.
One last thing... the Avenue A location will be known as BADBURGER... Masco and his business partner, Steve Lynn, have split the two concepts. Lynn will keep the B.A.D. name in Brooklyn.
The menu we were working from the South Williamsburg location was outdated. There are no BBQ shrimp pancakes or chicken-fried burgers. "These were ruled out very early in the game ... and although Matzoh Brie is still on there, the only other really eccentric thing on the menu is our Brooklyn Bolognese, which is mac and cheese topped with Sloppy Joe. And it's addictive," he said.
You can find the most current menu at Menu Pages here.
One last thing... the Avenue A location will be known as BADBURGER... Masco and his business partner, Steve Lynn, have split the two concepts. Lynn will keep the B.A.D. name in Brooklyn.
Is this East Village artist a threat to the sanctity of the MTA’s intellectual property?
East Village artist (and EV Grieve commenter) VH McKenzie has created a series of oil paintings on discarded MetroCards subway cards, which she sells in her Etsy shop.
Which, apparently, didn't go over well with the MTA, who found out about it... and, in response, issued the following letter:
OK!
As she wrote on her Tumblr:
And she wonders if the MTA is aware of the recent Single Fare 2 show on the Lower East Side, an exhibit of some 1,300 artworks all presented onMetroCards subway cards. (Jeremiah wrote about it here.)
In any event, VH told me that she removed the "before" image of theMetroCards subway cards on her Etsy site, which showed the full gold color with the MTA logo and added a huge paragraph of legalese at the end of each listing supplied by a lawyer friend.
Anyway, I guess this is one way for the MTA to close up a $100 million budget gap — make local artists pay a licensing fee.
[Hat tip to Esquared at Nonetheless]
Which, apparently, didn't go over well with the MTA, who found out about it... and, in response, issued the following letter:
“While we at the MTA are flattered that you recognize the value of our brand to consumers, please understand the MTA has a well-established product licensing program which markets authorized versions of such products. While we have no record of your firm requesting or being granted such authorization, we are prepared to initiate discussions with you about acquiring a license from us.
The MTA’s intellectual property is protected by applicable copyright law and trademark law. The manner in which your web site markets these items, such as your reference to New York City subway, implies involvement and/or endorsement of your business and products by the MTA.
The MTA considers its intellectual property to be a valuable asset which we protect from dilution and confusion in the marketplace. The MTA obtained and maintains its registered trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property in the public interest. It is important for the MTA to be able to communicate with the public about its services, as well as operate its established licensed products program, without unauthorized users of its intellectual property creating confusion.
Please reply to me by email or in writing to acknowledge receipt of this notice, and to indicate your intention to remove this item from Etsy and cease any sales of the item...
OK!
As she wrote on her Tumblr:
My big bad oil paintings, on the surface of discardedMetroCardssubway cards, are apparently a huge threat to the sanctity of the MTA’s intellectual property. Unless, of course, I want to throw down some big cash and pay for the privilege of referencing the MTA in any way.
That ain’t gonna happen.
And she wonders if the MTA is aware of the recent Single Fare 2 show on the Lower East Side, an exhibit of some 1,300 artworks all presented on
In any event, VH told me that she removed the "before" image of the
Anyway, I guess this is one way for the MTA to close up a $100 million budget gap — make local artists pay a licensing fee.
[Hat tip to Esquared at Nonetheless]
Flowers for Cornell
Cornell Edwards, who opened The Flower Stall at 143 E. 13th St. in 1967, recently passed away... and people have been coming by and leaving flowers and drawings in his honor...
Monkey business
EV Grieve reader Deb K. passed along this piece of art by UK underground graffiti artist Bortusk Leer ... spotted somewhere on East Ninth Street...
251 E. 13th St. getting Milk Barred?
As Eater has reported, Momofuku Milk Bar applied for a liquor license at 251 E. 13th St. across the street from the current Milk Bar location. Per Eater: "The folks at Momo Milk are considering taking up the space, for an expansion or to move the operation."
The CB3/SLA committed approved an MBII license in February. "When the committee questioned the need for a bakery to have a full liquor license, representatives eloquently spoke out about their need being mainly for baking purposes, and for a boozy milkshake. They would simply serve two types of beer for patrons who did not wish to have dessert," Eater reported.
So apparently the MB11 team is moving forward with plans to expand. On Wednesday, workers arrived and removed the old hair-salon canopy from the 251 storefront.
The DOB issued work permits for "replacement of storefront" last week.
The CB3/SLA committed approved an MBII license in February. "When the committee questioned the need for a bakery to have a full liquor license, representatives eloquently spoke out about their need being mainly for baking purposes, and for a boozy milkshake. They would simply serve two types of beer for patrons who did not wish to have dessert," Eater reported.
So apparently the MB11 team is moving forward with plans to expand. On Wednesday, workers arrived and removed the old hair-salon canopy from the 251 storefront.
The DOB issued work permits for "replacement of storefront" last week.
Iconic blizzard bike gone missing
This iconic photo became one of the iconic shots of the iconic Blizzard of Dec. 26, 2010....
A little later ...
And now! EV Grieve reader AC notes that the bike has gone missing...
Perhaps just taking out to get a seat....?
Previously on EV Grieve:
Exclusive: Q-and-A with the bike that became an iconic symbol of the 2010 Holiday Blizzard
A little later ...
And now! EV Grieve reader AC notes that the bike has gone missing...
Perhaps just taking out to get a seat....?
Previously on EV Grieve:
Exclusive: Q-and-A with the bike that became an iconic symbol of the 2010 Holiday Blizzard
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Under St. Marks featured on NY1 today
Find the story here.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Horse Trade Theater Group launches campaign to buy 94 St. Mark's Place
[H/T to @mbrosen]
[Updated] April 7
Rob D. spotted this on Houston today between Avenue A and Avenue B. And how about that newspaper for verification? "Didn't have a paper handy so I used my Petopia receipt. Hope it suffices in the eyes of the coalition."
Hmmm...
Via Skype, I spoke with an International Coalition of Tree Tossing in the Spring (ICTTS) official who is currently investigating the authenticity of a 300-year-old tree found in Frankfurt (Germany). After hearing the explanation, the official said, "The Coalition respects and appreciates Rob's resourcefulness. There is something rather MacGyver-like about this. Of course we are also big Richard Dean Anderson fans."
Meanwhile, one reader thought that using a newspaper for verification purposes was a little "old fashioned" given that no one reads newspapers anymore. The reader asked if someone could use the front page of The Daily on an iPad instead.
The short answer, via the ICTTS: No.
Updated: Interesting development... EV Grieve reader Josh has now come forward with a similar sighting ...
But.
"Took a picture, but like Rob, no newspaper proof that it was today. If you look at the file name, which is generated by date and time, you get some solid proof! I don't care about this to the extent I would go changing file names... or do I?"
We're now sending this via a Coalition-immunity pouch to the ICTTS lab at or around Langley.
Hmmm...
Via Skype, I spoke with an International Coalition of Tree Tossing in the Spring (ICTTS) official who is currently investigating the authenticity of a 300-year-old tree found in Frankfurt (Germany). After hearing the explanation, the official said, "The Coalition respects and appreciates Rob's resourcefulness. There is something rather MacGyver-like about this. Of course we are also big Richard Dean Anderson fans."
Meanwhile, one reader thought that using a newspaper for verification purposes was a little "old fashioned" given that no one reads newspapers anymore. The reader asked if someone could use the front page of The Daily on an iPad instead.
The short answer, via the ICTTS: No.
Updated: Interesting development... EV Grieve reader Josh has now come forward with a similar sighting ...
But.
"Took a picture, but like Rob, no newspaper proof that it was today. If you look at the file name, which is generated by date and time, you get some solid proof! I don't care about this to the extent I would go changing file names... or do I?"
We're now sending this via a Coalition-immunity pouch to the ICTTS lab at or around Langley.
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