Here's David Peel and company in Tompkins Square Park today... not sure what what they were up to (practice?) ... sorry that we missed them...
Photos by Bobby Williams.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
David Peel sessions in Tompkins Square Park today
Here's David Peel and company in Tompkins Square Park today... not sure what what they were up to (practice?) ... sorry that we missed them...
Photos by Bobby Williams.
C'mon, C'mon
EVG regular Stephen Popkin shares these photos from earlier this evening... where Cheap Trick is ready to play the John Varvatos store on the Bowery... where the band is celebrating the 35th anniversary of "At Budokan" ...
Live stream is here.
Updated:
[Updated] Fire reported on Seventh Street and Avenue C
[@KristiAdamsNY]
[@madamelolo]
[@madamelolo]
[Looking south on Avenue C via EVG reader Noah]
Reports of smoke are coming in from all over the neighborhood... fire reported on Seventh Street and Avenue C... more to come... no word just yet of injuries or the extent of the damage...
FDNY taking care of business on 7th Street vine.co/v/bx6ggW5jOhq
— Kevin Barnett (@kevinbarnett) April 28, 2013
Huge fire on 7th street vine.co/v/bx66uXTBlmj
— Madame Lolo (@madamelolo) April 28, 2013
Updated 3:33 p.m.
#FDNY o/s at #Manhattan *75-0439* 230 E 7th St off Ave C. Fire in a 5 story multiple dwelling twitter.com/NYCFireWire/st…
— NYC Fire Wire (@NYCFireWire) April 28, 2013
Updated 3:34 p.m.
[@gaminette]
Updated 3:42
MAN ALL HANDS 230 E 7 STREET, MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRE ON THE ROOF,
— FDNY (@FDNY) April 28, 2013
Updated 4:11
The above photo is from the height of the fire via @tdouglassinger
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Looking at the fire from Tompkins Square Park... via EVG Facebook friend Lauren Berkery...
St. Mark's Place between First Avenue and Second Avenue...
[Via @erikakaz]
...and Brooklyn...
[Via @NgawangChoney]
Week in Grieview
[Third Avenue and St. Mark's Place yesterday, by Bobby Williams]
Permits filed to demolish Mary Help of Christians (Thursday)
'Return PS 64 to the community' (Tuesday)
Fire at Mono+Mono (Sunday)
Fire at 224 Avenue B (Monday)
Proposed dorm for 35 Cooper Square now taller (Wednesday)
Call for an East Village 'slow zone' (Monday)
Bryan Alejandro Scott's East Village (Wednesday)
Cooper Union will starting charging tuition (Tuesday)
Max Fish is likely moving to Brooklyn (Wednesday)
Heart 'N Soul has closed for now (Thursday)
Revisiting the Electric Circus, thanks to 'Mad Men' (Wednesday)
Please ID that high-piched screening noise (Tuesday)
Looking at the menu for Pride and Joy BBQ, opening soon on First Avenue (Friday)
The last interesting lot in the East Village (Thursday)
Nino's is returning (Monday)
Remembering Johnny Thunders (Tuesday)
Please mind the Street Safety Managers (Friday)
Homecoming, a community art show (Tuesday)
About the 'incompetent contractors' at Croxley Ales (Monday)
[Thursday night, by Bobby Williams]
Today is the last day for Veselka Bowery
On Thursday, a tipster told us that he overheard waitstaff at Veselka Bowery say they were closing after this weekend. However, we never received confirmation from management.
Now, though, the restaurant at Avalon Bowery Place has updated its Facebook account with this message:
Veselka Bowery wants to thank all of our old friends — and the new friends we made along the way — as we close our doors today at 4PM for the last time.
There were great times and great food. Thank you for your unending support and thanks to the East Village community for being the best little town in the country's biggest city.
We're sorry to close, but it's not goodbye if we see you in our original Veselka :: Beceлкa location, where the doors never close. Keep in touch!
The restaurant opened in November 2011.
Previously.
More later...
Soft opening at Maiden Lane on Avenue B
Maiden Lane is in soft-opening mode now on Avenue B at East 10th Street... Shawn Chittle took a quick look inside...
The cafe is awaiting its beer-wine license at the former Life Cafe space. The partners in this new venture are East Village residents Nialls Fallon and Gareth Maccubbin. This is what Fallon told us about leasing this space last fall:
"We decided on the space for two reasons, the first being we didn't want to see the 7-Eleven-Starbucks scenario you mentioned happen there. Second, we wanted to be in an iconic space that carried on some form of community identity and East Village-ness. I am excited to create something new and make sure that the corner remains owned and operated by locals."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Maiden Lane hopes to open by the end of the week for lunch service
Maiden Lane coming to East 10th Street and Avenue B
Here's what's coming to the former Life Cafe space
After 30 years, Life Cafe closes — 'until further notice' — in the East Village
[Updated] Oh, the Hyatt Union Square is open
Five-plus years in the making!
And I swear it didn't look open yesterday... Last we heard they were opening May 1. But they are now accepting reservations! And I saw people bringing luggage in and all that kind of hotel stuff here on Fourth Avenue and East 13th Street...
Updated:
Apologies — We were wrong. The restaurant with the crazy bed frame installation won't be open for a few more weeks... They are currently just serving coffee.
Checked out a room online... rates start at $459.
Previously on EV Grieve:
Through the years with the sunlight-blocking Hyatt Union Square, opening Nov. 15
Prepping for Cheap Trick on the Bowery
This morning around 9, the first truck rolled up to the John Varvatos store on the Bowery... to start preparing for tonight's Cheap Trick show ... where the band is celebrating the 35th anniversary of "At Budokan."
This area promises to get a lot more active as the day progresses... the NYPD already posted No Parking signs... so move that cart.
Deluxe boxset tickets were going for $500 tonight.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Noted
East Ninth Street and First Avenue this afternoon... via EVG regular William Klayer...
Anyone?
And another shot via Janko Puls ...
[Updated] Looking at the Astor Place Citi Bikes docking station
... that arrived Tuesday... Via an EV Grieve Vine...
I recommend muting this... and don't stare at it for too long... ... I removed the Vine ... and replaced it with photos...
Citi Bike docking station magically arrives overnight on E. 2nd. St.
Ah! @BennyPack reports that a Citi Bikes docking station was there waiting this morning on the southeast corner of Avenue C and Second Street. Anyone else wake up to a docking station in front of their building or street?
Noted
EVG reader Galwegian notes that someone is not impressed with one of those dumb surveys that you've been seeing around the last month or so ... this one on Avenue B near East Second Street...
Papaya Dog back open
Meant to note that Papaya Dog on First Avenue and East 14th Street is back open after a brief bout with the DOH earlier this week. Violations included "Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations," among other things you may not want to know about.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Tonight in Tompkins Square Park
Filming the HBO series "The Newsroom."
Jeff?! Jeff! I love Jeff Daniels! Jeeeffffff! I love you! Shit, I lost my phone. I gotta pee. Oh shit...
Workers spotted clearing out East Sixth Street synagogue awaiting condofication
Last we heard, there were still plans afoot to convert the Congregation Mezritch Synagogue at 415 E. Sixth St. into condos. The historic building in the new landmark district is in bad shape and the congregation has apparently dwindled.
Last month, CB3's Landmarks Subcommittee heard a proposal about the renovations, which include a penthouse addition and an elevator. Synagogue leaders reportedly signed a 99-year lease with East River Partners worth some $1.2 million.
The committee tabled the discussion for another meeting, as DNAinfo's Serena Solomon reported. (The proposal was set to go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission on April 9. We never heard what transpired at that meeting.)
There still aren't any permits on file with the city related to the latest project. Meanwhile, several readers have noted activity here between First Avenue and Avenue A... this afternoon, EVG reader Stephanie spotted workers removing items from the synagogue...
Yesterday, a resident complained to the city that: "ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION BEING PERFORMED WITHOUT VALID PERMIT."
According to the DOB, when an inspector arrived for a second visit, "ACCESS DENIED BY MALE AT GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCE DOOR."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Play spot the potential penthouse atop the East Village synagogue
Last month, CB3's Landmarks Subcommittee heard a proposal about the renovations, which include a penthouse addition and an elevator. Synagogue leaders reportedly signed a 99-year lease with East River Partners worth some $1.2 million.
The committee tabled the discussion for another meeting, as DNAinfo's Serena Solomon reported. (The proposal was set to go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission on April 9. We never heard what transpired at that meeting.)
There still aren't any permits on file with the city related to the latest project. Meanwhile, several readers have noted activity here between First Avenue and Avenue A... this afternoon, EVG reader Stephanie spotted workers removing items from the synagogue...
Yesterday, a resident complained to the city that: "ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION BEING PERFORMED WITHOUT VALID PERMIT."
According to the DOB, when an inspector arrived for a second visit, "ACCESS DENIED BY MALE AT GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCE DOOR."
Previously on EV Grieve:
Play spot the potential penthouse atop the East Village synagogue
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