Sunday, July 14, 2024
About today's free show in Tompkins Square Park
Saturday, July 13, 2024
About Bastille Day at Le Petit Versailles Garden (there will be cake)
About the 'Sunday Arts and Crafternoon Social' at the Parkside Lounge
Thanks to organizer Rufus Hickok for sharing these photos.
In the aftermath of yesterday's deadly shooting in Tompkins Square Park
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You may also submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.My office is in contact w/@NYPD9Pct regarding the shooting at Tompkins Square Park. NYPD is investigating and multiple departments and city agencies are on notice to address ongoing and related criminal activity in this area. The chess area will be closed until further notice.
— NYC Council Member Carlina Rivera (@CMCarlinaRivera) July 12, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
Over 'Easy'
[Updating] Two men shot, 1 fatally, at the chess tables in Tompkins Square Park this morning, police say
Around 9:45 a.m. I heard around 5-8 shots ring out (LOUD shots), followed by everyone fleeing the Park. I was in the dog run with a whole bunch of fellow owners, trying to get our very scared pups out of there in a hurry. I'm a 15-year resident [and this was the] first time I've been forced to flee like that.
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You may also submit tips online. All calls are strictly confidential.
Happy trails to the 2-story dining structure that almost was on 4th Street
A new loading zone for the East Village
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Thursday's parting shots
From the archives: A documentary short about the intersection of 14th Street and 1st Avenue
Karen Loew, who lives near 14th Street and First Avenue, passed along the above video ... which explores the chaotic crossroads in "Intersection: Babel." It premiered last Thursday at the LABA Festival at the 14th Street Y.
The video includes interviews with people on the street as well as community leaders to explain what is unique (and not!) about 14th and First. Per the description, "'Intersection: Babel' is a documentary short looking at a place that's all about leaving it."
Among other things, the video explores the hazardous transportation environment here... from the crisscrossing M14s and M15s (and placement of the bus stops) ... the access road to Stuy Town at the northeast corner ... the tricky left turn for autos (and pedestrians) from eastbound 14th onto northbound First ... the L entrance/exit that's pretty much in the intersection on the southeast corner...
Monsignor Kevin J. Nelan of the Immaculate Conception Parish says it's like "a mini Times Square." City Councilmember Dan Garodnick says that there's "a lot of activity but not a lot of personality" here.
Agreed!
Directed and produced by Karen Loew.
Videography and editing by Cory Antiel.
Dance by Julie Gayer Kris.
Report: Beth Israel closure on hold for now
The hospital has previously held firm on the original closure date, but two major challenges have foiled its plans for now: The state has yet to approve the closure plan, and a Manhattan judge has blocked the hospital from ceasing services after neighbors and advocates filed suit.
The hospital system did not give a new target closure date, saying that the situation now depends on state and legal forces.
In Wednesday's memo, hospital leaders said they have worked to recruit staff and hire temporary employees to keep the hospital functioning, but "have not been able to bring in all the staff that we would like to."But community members who sued the hospital to keep it open alleged Mount Sinai officials intentionally manufactured a crisis by diminishing services and driving away staff.
Revisiting Curt Hoppe's Downtown Portraits
Howl! Arts | Howl! Archive is pleased to present "Downtown Portraits Revisited," an exhibition featuring Curt Hoppe's large-scale realist paintings and black-and-white photographs of New York City artist friends. These were first exhibited five years ago at Howl! Happening in conjunction with Frank Bernarducci Gallery. Since then, we've experienced not only the loss of some of the artists who are subjects in his series but significant changes in our daily lives due to the pandemic.
Openings: SourAji on Avenue B
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street, an empty lot and lots of questions about what's next
"It's paramount to me to protect my tenants," Proto said, noting that "the status quo helps no one."
A look at 14th Street and 1st Avenue — 'a New York Block No One Can Fix'
We must keep working together as a community to tackle our toughest issues, and I remain committed to securing more resources for 14th Street as public safety concerns persist. I'm grateful for today's multi-agency meeting and will keep fighting to improve our neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/WTYWX289hQ
— Carlina Rivera (@CarlinaRivera) July 8, 2024
On way to an all hands on deck meeting with city agencies & elected officials re: 14th Street.
— Keith Powers (@KeithPowersNYC) July 8, 2024
Conditions this AM looking good. The way it should be everyday. pic.twitter.com/4SdntSNwNS
Since June 23, several residents and readers have said they've noticed a positive difference along this corridor, though each has asked: Will it last?We all want to be safe. That is why I Joined my colleagues and representatives from City agencies to discuss how to improve the 14th street corridor, which we have long raised concerns about. We had a good conversation with @NYPDnews @NYCSanitation w/ @NYCDHS and @GoddardRiv. pic.twitter.com/SKcCtwTFsy
— Harvey Epstein (@HarveyforNY) July 8, 2024
A Radhika and Saman pop-up on 9th Street this week
Pakistani bakery chain bringing Layers Bakeshop to 14th Street
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Tuesday's parting shot
What comes around: How about a Beastie Boys Square street sign for your home?
As part of the agency's monthly "sign drops," the Beastie Boys Square signs are hand-made at the NYC DOT Sign Shop, which produces over 70,000 signs each year. A limited edition of 75 signs will be sold online for $75 each and are available one per customer. All signs will be sold via the CityStore ... and proceeds will benefit the city's general fund.