2nd Ave Subway Construction to Maybe Begin Thursday

For as long as I lived in NYC, folks chattered on about the mythical 2nd Avenue Subway line. Nothing ever materialized. Do I think it'll happen this time? Fuhgeddaboudit."Gov. Eliot Spitzer and a host of dignitaries will descend through a sidewalk hatch at Second Avenue and...

Daily Eats Special: East Village Eats with Greg Masters

A very special interview [podcast] of Greg Masters. Art critic, writer, restaurant owner, and renaissance man. Greg tells us all about the East Village NYC, the transition, arts and poetry, Howl Festival in honor of Allen Ginsberg, his favorite eats in New York City. As most...

China's East Village

In the early 90s, as the economy and political climate in China began to change, so did its cultural scene. Artists moved away from the rapid modernisation which was taking place in Beijing and created a community known as the East Village where a burgeoning art scene began...

Lease Dispute With Landlord Closes Second Avenue Deli - New York Times

Lease Dispute With Landlord Closes Second Avenue Deli *By FLORENCE FABRICANT Published: January 5, 2006 The Second Avenue Deli, a neighborhood institution in the East Village since 1954, has shut down and may have to close permanently.

Curbed: Las Vegas' East Village: They Nailed It.

Since when is the Meat Packing District (far west side) part of the EV? Why don't they just call it New York New York... from Curbed:Las Vegas developer Mark Advent's "East Village" retail complex plan, complete with faux Washington Square and an entertainment zone...

New Sound Festival in East Village

A NEW SOUND PERFORMANCE FESTVIAL JULY 20 - 23, 2005 starting @ 9PMat the Ontological Theater at St Marks Church131 East 10th Street, NYCTICKETS: $ 15 (discounts available online www.ontological.com)Reservations: noise@ontological.com (date, name, #)Schedule:...

East Village Murder Followups

Almost two years ago, right in the early days of the smoking ban, a bouncer at Guernica was stabbed after fighting with patrons who wanted to smoke. Yesterday, the attacker, Isaias Umali, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing Dana Blake. Last fall, Umali's defense...