COMMUNITY UNITES TO CALL ON ELECTED OFFICIALS TO STOP SPIRALING VIOLENCE ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE
LOWER EAST SIDE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS JOIN TOGETHER TO PETITION ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT TO WORK TOGETHER TO STOP THE VIOLENCE, PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND RESTORE FUNDING TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.
At
CAMPOS PLAZA TENANTS’ ASSOCIATION
205 AVENUE C at 12th STREET
(ENTER THROUGH THE ‘L’ on 12th and C)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Memorial service information for Eric "Taz" Pagan
One of Pagan's former co-workers at Forbidden City provided the following information:
VIEWING
Redden's Funeral Home:
325 W 14th St. N.Y. 10014
212-242-1456
Days:
Wed 4pm -9pm
Thurs 4pm -9pm
SERVICE
Immaculate Church 14th St. Btwn 1st Ave. + Ave A.
Friday MASS
UPDATE: The service begins at 9 a.m.
Previously.
At Lucy's: "We miss you!"
Well, Lucy's is on holiday until Sept. 10.
Unfortunately, not everyone knew. There are several notes on Lucy's door for people to meet elsewhere. Like, Amanda's birthday party was moved to the Niagara.
And there are people who just miss Lucy.
Like us. So. A few randomy random photos from our Lucy's photo archives from this past year...
Unfortunately, not everyone knew. There are several notes on Lucy's door for people to meet elsewhere. Like, Amanda's birthday party was moved to the Niagara.
And there are people who just miss Lucy.
Like us. So. A few randomy random photos from our Lucy's photo archives from this past year...
Former Cedar Tavern is now "retail space available"
Well, plenty has been written about what's taking the space of the former Cedar Tavern location on University Place...six "floor-through loft-like residences," according to the listings. And it looks as if two units are left -- including the $3.4 million duplex penthouse!
And what about the groundfloor? I thought a tenant had already been lined up ...
For further reading:
Development Du Jour: 82 University Place (fka Cedar Tavern) (Curbed)
Pining for the Cedar (Flaming Pablum)
Meanwhile, Back on University Place (Flaming Pablum)
And what about the groundfloor? I thought a tenant had already been lined up ...
For further reading:
Development Du Jour: 82 University Place (fka Cedar Tavern) (Curbed)
Pining for the Cedar (Flaming Pablum)
Meanwhile, Back on University Place (Flaming Pablum)
2 Coop shows some ledge, netting and numbers
And over on the Bowery, a few noticeable changes at 2 Cooper Square, the 15-story rental-retail combo. Such as the netting...and balconies...
and numbered floors...The numbers go to nine... and there are 12 floors, it looks like...
Previously.
and numbered floors...The numbers go to nine... and there are 12 floors, it looks like...
Previously.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Arrest made in shooting death of Eric "Taz" Pagan
Not a lot of information so far on the arrest. According to reports, police arrested Louis Rodriguez on charges of murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. (1010 WINS)
UPDATE: The Times has more information. The Times reports that the man charged in the shootings is Louis Rodriguez, 29, of 452 East 117th St. He was arrested in Gramercy Sunday night.
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 8:51 p.m.):
The Daily News posted a story a few hours ago. According to the paper:
UPDATE: The Times has more information. The Times reports that the man charged in the shootings is Louis Rodriguez, 29, of 452 East 117th St. He was arrested in Gramercy Sunday night.
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 8:51 p.m.):
The Daily News posted a story a few hours ago. According to the paper:
Police said the quarrel started when Rodriguez rolled up on the club in a white van and accidentally struck bar patron Salvador Moran, 31, as he stood outside with Pagan and Robert Calbo, 30..
Moran and Rodriguez started arguing until Rodriguez ended the back-and-forth with gunfire, hitting Moran in the neck.
Calbo was shot in the hand trying to push the gun away, police sources said.
That's when Pagan jumped in and tried break up the fight.
He was fatally shot in the face, cops said.
Rodriguez, who served nearly five years in state prison on a Bronx assault charge, was fingered as the gunman by witnesses
Tribute outside Forbidden City for Eric "Taz" Pagan
This was originally posted last night.
Dozens of people gathered outside Forbidden City on Avenue A tonight to pay their respects to Eric "Taz" Pagan, an employee of the lounge who was shot and killed earlier this morning after trying to break up a fight.
Pagan was not on duty at the time. According to the Daily News, the part-time electrician had stopped by Forbidden City on Avenue A near 13th Street to pick up some tools. Pagan, who had two teenage children, was 42.
No arrests have been made.
There's coverage in the Daily News and the Post.
Update Monday:
A few more details are emerging from the deadly shooting early Sunday morning that claimed the life of Eric "Taz" Pagan. According to the Post, Pagan was helping people try to find a set of keys outside Forbidden City:
Meanwhile, the Daily News checks in with a piece titled, "At city's clubs, violence is often part of job for bouncers." The article mentions other violent incidents in recent years, including two from the East Village:
• Dana (Shazam) Blake, 32, a bouncer at Guernica on Avenue B, was stabbed to death in 2003 by a patron he asked to put out a cigarette.
• Carlos Salome, a bouncer at Sing Sing Karaoke on Avenue A, survived being shot in the chest in May 2008 after breaking up a series of bar fights.
Earlier on EV Grieve:
Sources: One dead, two wounded in early-morning shooting on Avenue A
Bob Arihood was the first on the scene.
Dozens of people gathered outside Forbidden City on Avenue A tonight to pay their respects to Eric "Taz" Pagan, an employee of the lounge who was shot and killed earlier this morning after trying to break up a fight.
Pagan was not on duty at the time. According to the Daily News, the part-time electrician had stopped by Forbidden City on Avenue A near 13th Street to pick up some tools. Pagan, who had two teenage children, was 42.
No arrests have been made.
There's coverage in the Daily News and the Post.
Update Monday:
A few more details are emerging from the deadly shooting early Sunday morning that claimed the life of Eric "Taz" Pagan. According to the Post, Pagan was helping people try to find a set of keys outside Forbidden City:
A dispute began as several of the men searching for the keys were grazed by a passing white Nissan Quest, the sources said. The men on the street angrily yelled something at the driver, prompting him to stop and his passengers — three men and a woman — to jump out and start attacking them.
A witness, who asked not to be identified, said Pagan was trying to break up the fight when one of the men returned to the van, grabbed a gun and began firing.
Meanwhile, the Daily News checks in with a piece titled, "At city's clubs, violence is often part of job for bouncers." The article mentions other violent incidents in recent years, including two from the East Village:
• Dana (Shazam) Blake, 32, a bouncer at Guernica on Avenue B, was stabbed to death in 2003 by a patron he asked to put out a cigarette.
• Carlos Salome, a bouncer at Sing Sing Karaoke on Avenue A, survived being shot in the chest in May 2008 after breaking up a series of bar fights.
Earlier on EV Grieve:
Sources: One dead, two wounded in early-morning shooting on Avenue A
Bob Arihood was the first on the scene.
The slacktivists are back: Rally for the homeless set Friday night in front of the Christodora
For further reading:
"Mosaic Man" and the "Slacktivist" Promise New Tent City for the Homeless ... (Neither More Nor Less)
Saturday on the quad
Ah, Saturday afternoon... a little humid, threat of rain. Maybe won't be so many... Oh.
The tail end of the mammoth golf-themed (we assume!) pub crawl... Lining up for a putt across Avenue A...
Then catching up to meet the others in argyle and plaid.
P.S. Bonus!
...later, a bachelorette party featuring a penis-shaped balloon.
For further reading:
Frat-style hijinks (Jeremiah's Vanishing NY)
The tail end of the mammoth golf-themed (we assume!) pub crawl... Lining up for a putt across Avenue A...
Then catching up to meet the others in argyle and plaid.
P.S. Bonus!
...later, a bachelorette party featuring a penis-shaped balloon.
For further reading:
Frat-style hijinks (Jeremiah's Vanishing NY)
Noted: "It's all about sex all the time, and you're our star" edition
The Post checks in with a piece on the swanky Standard Hotel along the Highline.
Disgusted neighbors say they've seen men masturbating, professional porn films being shot and couples engaging in sex in full view of the stunning High Line park path running alongside.
The Standard's Facebook page bluntly encourages the explicit behavior.
"We encourage you to exercise your inner exhibitionist. Please share your intimate, and explicit photos with us -- those floor to ceiling windows aren't just for the views . . ."
The hotel Web site beckons:
"Whatever you do, just make sure the shots are HOT and that you get them to us in whichever way you can. It's all about sex all the time, and you're our star."
After the Post contacted The Standard for comment, the posting was abruptly changed.
And, despite the claim, the piece from the Post isn't an exclusive.
Previously:
Standard Hotel Nudity Check (Curbed)
Scarano's gated community continues to get gated and secure on the Bowery
We continue to keep watch on Scarano's E2E4 tower on the Bowery...
The gated driveway for the likes of Moby and John Legend looks nearly finished...
And the video/keypad security thingee is now up and running...
"Yes, we have the meat lover's pizza for Mr. Moby..."
Previous E2E4 coverage on EV Grieve here.
The gated driveway for the likes of Moby and John Legend looks nearly finished...
And the video/keypad security thingee is now up and running...
"Yes, we have the meat lover's pizza for Mr. Moby..."
Previous E2E4 coverage on EV Grieve here.
From burritos to bagels
The former Border Burrito on Third Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street is becoming a joint called Everything Bagels Cafe.
But they sell more than just bagels, such as appetizing lads. Yuck!
Check that! Appetizing SALADS. Sorry!
But they sell more than just bagels, such as appetizing lads. Yuck!
Check that! Appetizing SALADS. Sorry!
Cindy gets herself worked up real good about the new pedestrian Times Square
With apologies to everyone from Whitefish, Mont., I'm sure. And why now finally? Did she just notice?
[C]ould someone please kindly tell me what the frig is happening in Times Square? Why in the middle of what is Earth's most famous urban tourist attraction -- aside from possibly seeing Brad Pitt's boxers -- are people now lying around on cheapo, crappo, junko lawn chairs?
I'm told our Department of Transportation commissioner is a very nice lady. Good to her family, donates to charity, works for the care and feeding of aging, homeless manicurists. Has a lovely-sounding hyphenated name, Janette Sadik-Khan, but . . . I mean, turning Broadway into Rockaway?
The hallway to the Street of Dreams is now Beach 34th Street? What's next? Sand? A boardwalk?
Wide-eyed tourists with cameras come from all over the planet to see the sights, look at the lights, feel the excitement, sense the thrill. To know the noise, the signs, the din, the hubbub, the action, the life. To tell their friends back home in Whitefish, Mont., or downtown Albania that they've actually, personally seen the buzz, the busyness, the traffic, the organized hysteria that is no place else in the universe but Times Square.
Now they see what? Sprawling, bused-in out-of-towners with Coke cans and brown paper bags flat out on camp chairs noshing and burping and snoozing and playing checkers in the center of the capital of the world.
Here's the whole shebang.
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