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December 31st, 2009

Happy New Year!

Not even 11am and they're packed in like sardines at Russ and Daughters.

December 31st, 2009

Williamsburg Bridge backup

Traffic is backed up from the Williamsburg Bridge to at least Allen Street.

December 30th, 2009

Frustrated Neighbors Battle City, New Hotel Over Zoning Restrictions

“Meet the Nolitans,” beckons a new e-brochure from the not-yet-opened Nolitan Hotel, on the corner of Elizabeth and Kenmare Streets. Among the residents hanging out in this “authentic and endearing neighborhood:” fashion designers, restaurant proprietors and hair stylists. There’s one problem. As Curbed reported last summer, not all the neighbors are prepared to [...]

December 30th, 2009

Terror Trial Costs Rising, LES Parents Join Protest, High Praise for Sushi Uo

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the security costs for the upcoming downtown terror trial will be significantly higher than $75 million, the initial estimate.

Parent activists braved the cold yesterday to protest New York City school closings. P.S. 20 PTA President Monica Harris said "they are using kids as pawns to privatize the [...]

December 30th, 2009

Preliminary Drawings Released for Eldridge Street Synagogue's New Window

Earlier this month, we reported on the new east window being designed for the Museum at Eldridge Street. At the time, the artist, Kiki Smith, and architect Deborah Gans, had not released the drawings depicting their preliminary design. But now we’re getting our first look at the concept, consisting of “a galaxy of golden stars [...]

December 29th, 2009

Woman Sues LES Bar Over Moose Head Incident

The Associated Press reports:

A customer at a bar on Delancey Street, White Slab Palace, says she was hit in the head by a moose head that fell off the wall.

Raina Kumra has filed a lawsuit, claiming negligence. Kumra says she suffered a concussion and “other injuries” in the October 4th incident. In a complaint filed [...]

December 29th, 2009

Legendary Patti Smith Steals Back The Spotlight For New Year’s

Patti Smith at Coney Island in 1996, from the documentary “Patti Smith: Dream of Life.”

If you weren't able to snag a ticket for Patti Smith And Her Band's three-night run at the Bowery Ballroom  (culminating in what's bound to be the best New Year's Eve concert on the LES) [...]

December 29th, 2009

Winter Blood Drive This Evening

LoHo Realty is sponsoring their winter blood drive, in
conjunction with the NYC Blood Service, this evening, from 3pm-9pm at: 477 FDR Drive (near Grand St.) Community Room of East River Cooperative.

They write, "The need for blood is currently
at an all-time high and we encourage everyone who can donate to do so! 
Give Blood! Get iTunes [...]

December 29th, 2009

More Support for Charter Schools, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant, Northern Chinese Cuisine in Chinatown

State Senator John Sampson favors raising the charter cap, as a way of securing millions of dollars in federal funding. The Daily News notes Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has not yet announced his intentions on the legislation.

City Hall News profiles City Councilmember-elect Margaret Chin. 

The Times takes a new look at Annie Moore, [...]

December 28th, 2009

TLD Interview: Education Advocate Lisa Donlan

District 1’s Community Education Council President Lisa Donlan.

In the past several weeks, the Lower East Side has become a main battleground in the struggle for New York City’s public schools.  Parents have staged protests, called news conferences and come out in force for public meetings to speak out about the expansion plans [...]