Last night, we reported on some of the early action at CB3′s SLA Committee hearing. The agenda was relatively short – only about 20 bars came before the panel. But, several controversial applications along upper Avenue A consumed a lot of time – causing the proceedings to drag on well past midnight.
“Northern Avenue A says ‘Enough,’” read the printed pink signs residents held up, as a number of bar/restaurant owners pleaded for CB3′s support. Jill/Blah Blog Blah led the charge and declared “Victory” in a late night post:
Architects Ryue Nishizawa and Kazuyo Sejima of the architectural firm SANAA, winners of the 2010 Pritzker Prize.
The New Museum is offering free admission and architectural tours this Wednesday, in honor of the building’s architects, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of the Tokyo-based firm SANAA, who are the 2010 Laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Sejima is the second woman to receive this honor and Nishizawa, at forty-three years old, is the youngest winner in Pritzker history.
According to DNA Info, a cyclist was struck by an SUV last night on Essex Street, near Rivington. Julie Shapiro and Jill Colvin report:
Shortly after the crash, police on the scene were seen questioning a man and a woman while an ambulance drove away. A black SUV sat with a shattered windshield just north of Rivington next to a bike on the ground. Police said they had no comment about the crash and the status of the cyclist is unknown at this time.
New Design High School's rooftop performance and exhibition space on Essex Street. Photo from 'how long it takes' via Flickr.
Here’s a look at New Design High School’s breathtaking rooftop, where Rooftop Films will be bringing their spring/summer series this weekend. Today is going to be a soggy one. Rain and thunderstorms won’t let up until sometime tomorrow. Look for a high of 57. This morning, we’ll have a few more details from last night’s CB3/SLA meeting. And we’ll have a look at one of the ‘artists in residence’ being featured Thursday night at the Abrons Arts Center.
Two-and-a-half hours into CB3′s SLA Committee hearing, they’ve already breezed through 10 out of 32 applications. The highlights so far:
Eddie Huang of Baohaus was not in the house as the committee scrutinized his proposal for Xiao Ye. His brother, however, agreed to withdraw the application for a Taiwanese spot at 198B Orchard, after CB3 members questioned why the owners didn’t reach out to the neighborhood block association. That will give them time to consult with residents. Committee Chair Alexandra Militano did not pass up the opportunity to needle brother Huang about the original business name, Crackhaus, which was rejected by the state. But he argued Xiao Ye will be a serious dining establishment, pointing out that Baohaus has won rave reviews from food critics.
As we mentioned this morning, lots of people turned out yesterday for “Take Back My Park Day” in Luther Gulick Park, one of the most blighted public spaces in the city. The Friends of Gulick Park have worked hard in the past year to spruce up the grounds and to raise money for a sweeping revitalization plan.
Several elected officials on hand for the event praised the grassroots campaign, saying community involvement in shaping the park’s future would make a big difference. Participants heard from a number of speakers yesterday, including neighborhood activist Dave Bolotsky, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, State Senator Daniel Squadron and City Councilmember Margaret Chin. Squadron and Chin even tried out a new outdoor tennis table (we won’t embarrass anyone by telling you who won).
Money Talks with Citizen Reno is back at Dixon Place tonight at 8:15p. Local comedienne Reno hosts a different “guest Wall St. insider” during her Monday night investigations in to the current financial crisis. This time, she writes, “I’m not over this Socialism for Wall Street/Debtor’s Prison for the rest of us crap.
And we’ll see what the managing editor of Fidelity.com, Beverly Goodman, thinks about it.” // Tickets $20, $15 for students and seniors // 161A Chrystie Street //
It was a beautiful day in Gulick Park yesterday for “Take Back Our Park Day.” We’ll have a wrap-up this afternoon. We’re looking for a high of 73 degrees, before the showers move in tonight. On the agenda tonight: CB3′s SLA slugfest, 630pm. Click here for the list of applicants.
Here are musician Ken Beasley’s top music picks on the Lower East Side this week:
Joshua White
The Joshua Light Show – Friday 14 at 8 PM
Light artist Joshua White has been creating live work with musicians in New York for decades, working with the likes of Frank Zappa, The Doors, and Jefferson Airplane. An almost perfect creative relationship, the music compliments the light design and the light design compliments the music. Continue reading Weekend Music Picks
Whimsical illustrator, live performer, VJ and videographer Shantell Martin‘s Project InsideOut OutsideIn, is at the Collette Blanchard Gallery through May 22nd. Along with her show, Martin will be performing in collaboration with live bands, a cellist and a violinist, starting with “Drive In Theater” on Saturday at 6pm and “Person Line Drawings” on Sunday at 2pm. Continue reading Weekend Guide
Luther Gulick Playground under construction in the 1930's. Photo from NYC Parks & Recreation, via Friends of Gulick Park.
We’ve been telling you about this weekend’s big event in Luther Gulick Park. “Take Back My Park Day” will be full of fun interactive events, all designed to build momentum for the rehabilitation of one of New York’s most neglected public spaces. But while organizers are very much focused on park’s future, they also want to be mindful of the past.
Last night, we reported on some of the early action at CB3′s SLA Committee hearing. The agenda was relatively short – only about 20 bars came before the panel. But, several controversial applications along upper Avenue A consumed a lot of time – causing the proceedings to drag on well past midnight.
