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Early morning neon glow on East Houston...
287/LES is the most successful ground-up new development on Houston Street. An Italian-inspired presence resonates outside with an elegant façade comprised of blackened steel, black textured brick and oversized floor-to-ceiling windows.
Amenities include a part-time doorman complemented by virtual doorman technology, a full-time superintendent, a fitness center, bicycle storage, private storage for purchase, supplemental commercial-grade laundry room, and a landscaped common rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen.
Virtually no one remembered me, except for Abdul. He shook my hand warmly and said he had wondered what had happened to me many times over the years. I asked where everyone from the old days had gone. He said “There is no one left but you and I, my friend.”
One terrified 64-year-old retiree blamed the city’s decriminalization of quality-of-life offenses.
“The fish stinks from the head,” he fumed. “From de Blasio on down. He doesn’t care. He’s too busy at the gym.”
Jose Amigon, co-owner of Paul’s Da Burger Joint, was beaten with his own broom in June when he asked a sleeping crusty to move as he swept outside his store.
Not long after I was crusty-creamed, 9th Precinct Capt. John O’Connell called me to make sure I was OK, saying, “This is upsetting to me.”
[Enz's owner Mariann] Marlowe said my Wednesday-afternoon whipping prompted action. O’Connell has stopped by her store at least three times since, and a cop is now posted on the block.
Nine of the drifters were splayed out on bits of cardboard Thursday morning, and began hurling insults, water and bits of cookie when approached by a reporter.
“I was going to chase him down and beat the s–t out of him,” one thin, bedraggled man spat in anger.
“If I ever see you or that photographer again, I’ll kick the s–t out of you,” he threatened.
Join us on Saturday (tomorrow) from Noon-5 pm in Tompkins Square Park (corner of Avenue A and 10th Street) for the Earth School's Annual Fall Fair, without a doubt the best family event of the season!
This eclectic celebration of fall is open to all, featuring lots of fun activities for kids of all ages:
—The Amazing Maze
—Wacky photo booth
—Make your own trick-or-treat bags
—Gourd and cupcake decorating
—Meet the Pocket Lady with pockets full of mystery prizes
—Games including mini-golf, bean bag toss, and basketball
—Face painting & hair braiding
—Slime making, origami, and much much more
Adults get to taste international foods, both homemade and from East Village restaurants, buy unique gifts, and score a bargain at the extensive clothing and book sale.
Funds raised go to support vital enrichment programs at The Earth School, Sixth Street at Avenue B. Support public education and have a wonderful time! Activities start at $1.
In 1982, Dojo took over the space next door and expanded even more. Then in 1991, Dojo in the West Village was created – both Dojo East and Dojo West were favorite local gems. Unfortunately in 2007, Dojo East was closed down due to high rent. BUT Dojo West is still going strong!