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Monday, September 5, 2011

The Mystery Lot receives an end-of-the summer weed whacking trim

I'm just sorry that I wasn't there to witness it live, like that one time last summer.

And now, a photo of Vincent Gallo on the side of a bus on First Avenue

At 14th Street yesterday afternoon...

[EVG Flashback] Avenue A transformed into fraternity-sorority party for Diablo Royale Este's 'Boats 'N Hoes' bash

We first posted this on Sept. 8, 2010 ... Diablo Royale later apologized to neighbors...

On Sunday night, Diablo Royale Este — home of the Hopsicle! — at 169 Avenue A was host to a party that attracted what one resident described as "swarms" of young adults.

By Monday morning, the EV Grieve inbox was filled with e-mails about the bash. Such as this one from a reader:

You may be hearing from other people about this already, but there are swarms of what appear to be college students trolling East 12th Street between A and B. From what I can hear, it sounds like they are all trying to find some party. They're ranging in age from late teens to early 20s, and they are loud and obnoxious. ... it is so depressing. Just heard a big, "WHOOOOO!" I never thought the East Village would become one big frat/sorority party. I moved here to get away from those people!

And!

Am I the only one in town and experiencing over 500 18-20 year olds who have literally taken over the sidewalks and three-block radius, as I write?? I came home at 11 and Diablo Royal is having some event that has packed the sidewalks and streets with young people screaming and breaking bottles. There is one cop car parked outside and no cops to be seen. It's INSANE HERE.

I called 911 to complain and the operator said "It's Labor Day." Then I went and found one cop who said "it's nearly over," but I have no idea what it is. Jason Bieber??? I've NEVER seen this many people in one place since attending Obama's inauguration in DC.

Several Royalegoers told a resident that Diablo Royale was hosting a Boats 'N Hoes party.

And you can see what the readers were talking about in the photos in this post....the line for Diablo Royale stretched south on Avenue A and wrapped around the corner on East 10th Street...

One tipster said that officers from the Ninth Precinct eventually broke up the party. Lt. Patrick Ferguson at the Ninth Precinct told me that "summonses were issued to the club — they over promoted an event."

Meanwhile, some neighbors who were were already upset with Diablo Royale Este since their Cinco de Mayo opening, are now fuming. Said one longtime resident:

"Our worst fears are being realized as Diablo is catering to and becoming a destination for young party folk."

Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Last night at Diablo Royale Este

Diablo Royale Este opens today: features two bars, one screening room and spit-roast pigs in the backyard

The first review of Diablo Royale Este is in!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Week in Grieview: Cleaning up after Irene, preparing for 7-Eleven on the Bowery

[Bobby Williams]

The Bean's East Village expansion plans (Monday)

Your new home for emo, Penn State football (Tuesday)

Your CB3/SLA agenda for September (Tuesday)

Illegally yours on East 12th Street (Wednesday)

About 'Greetings From Tim Buckley' (Wednesday)

More about Veselka Bowery's opening (Thursday)

It was the summer of ... ? (Friday)

7-Eleven opening on the Bowery (Monday)

NYU dorm move-in day (Monday)

Losing a tree in Crusty Meadow (Wednesday)

Saifee Hardware's Irene return policy (Wednesday)

Tompkins Square Park WiFi ready

Back in June, Mayor Bloomy announced that free WiFi was coming to various city parks, as DNAinfo reported.

And yesterday, Bobby Williams noted that workers were in Tompkins Square Park doing whatever it is you do to install the WiFi equipment...

So the equipment is there, though we don't know if the service is available just yet. Anyone give it a try?

Ave. A Mini Market will reopen

Ave. A Mini Market abruptly closed last weekend... Now! A sign appears (so to speak) on the door ...

The Bowery Hotel offering new options for the budget-minded

On the Bowery this morning.

Looking at La Plaza Cultural

Well, we've posted photos of the willow tree that came down last weekend during the storm here on Ninth Street and Avenue C in La Plaza Cultural ... on Friday, workers removed the tree.

Here's a look at the the gardens now from Ninth Street ...

Two of the four willow trees have been lost here in recent years. Workers removed one back in October 2008, as you may recall.

Last night on Sixth Street and Avenue A

Photo by Atron.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

A Big Gay Ice Cream opening with drag queens and roller derby girls

Today at noon, a Trader Joe's-like line formed for the good humor grand opening of the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop on Seventh Street... and Dave on 7th was there...

And a little video action...

Earlier today in Tompkins Square Park

Several readers noted a Mennonite choir in the Park... likely not affiliated with the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop opening... Seriously, though, always nice to hear their hymns in Tompkins Square Park...