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 The wait is almost over. A few minutes ago, il laboratorio del gelato posted on their Facebook Page:
WE FINALLY ARRIVE AT OUR MOMENT. OUR EXPANSION AND MOVE TO EAST HOUSTON ST @ LUDLOW. OUR OPENING DAY WILL BE NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH. AFTER MONTHS OF CONSTRUCTION – AND AN EXPANSION TO 3300 SQ FT DURING THAT CONSTRUCTION (!) – WE ARE NEARLY READY. 48 FLAVORS. AN OPEN VIEW INTO OUR KITCHEN. SEATING! AN ESPRESSO …BAR WITH THE HELP OF CAFE GRUMPY. ROASTED BEANS FROM THEM AS WELL. PLEASE COME VISIT. AND ENJOY.
The new address is 188 Ludlow. In case you missed it, il laboratorio owner Jon Snyder was recently interviewed by New York Magazine.
 
Last weekend, 150 or so Lower East Side residents gathered in Luther Gulick Park for “It’s My Park Day.” The event was part of a community-based campaign to revitalize the park, at the corner of Willett and Delancey streets. One of the highlights was a hotly contested ping pong tournament. We asked Kim Gledhill, the tournament’s organizer and Friends of Gulick Park member, to share her thoughts on the big day: Continue reading Ping Pong and Planting: Creating Community in Gulick Park
Maraya, the cigar shop replacing Guss’ Pickles at 87 Orchard, is now open for business. We stopped by a short time ago to visit with partners Kevin Joyce and Joy Florentz. There’s still some work to be done (an entryway is coming next week) — but starting today they’re selling two varieties of hand-crafted cigars made in the Dominican Republic. They installed their first two humidors today. Continue reading Cigar Shop, Maraya, “Soft” Opens in Old Guss’ Storefront
Not only are millions of people waltzing around the city adorned as some fantasy creature, but the city is actually pulsing from the sheer energy of the vivacious crowds about to run amok on Halloween. Before heading out tonight to join in this year’s festivities, I recommend you make a few vital gallery pit stops.
The first place to check out is Jen Bekman Gallery (6 Spring Street). The opening for California born artist Jessica Snow’s show “Multiple Plot Points” will be in full swing from 6PM until 8PM. Snow’s use of vibrant colors and shapes that drape diligently across linen surfaces make fascinating images that hint at spectacular topographies and unique landscapes. The artist has said of her artwork: “Like cities and dreams, the internal logic (or non-logic) of painting is structured upon absurd rules and deceitful perspectives.” The backbone of this particular series especially lends itself to the relationship of art, urban planning, and psychology that Snow speaks of.
Continue reading LES Gallery Openings on All Hallows Eve
A message from City Councilmember Margaret Chin:
This coming Tuesday, November 2nd, is Election Day. I am supporting a number of candidates, and I need your help. Please join me on this crucial weekend to campaign for Democrats across New York City:
Sunday, 1:30pm – Get-Out-the-Vote rally for the Democratic ticket
Chatham Square in Chinatown
- Join me, along with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and State Senator Daniel Squadron, and remind Chinatown voters to turn out to vote on Tuesday. Continue reading Margaret Chin Gets Out the Vote This Weekend
 Photo by William Alatriste, New York City Council. It’s safe to say no other neighborhood organization does “photo ops” quite as well as the Lower East Side Girls Club. Today, however, was a special occasion. This morning, Girls Club supporters came to 101 Avenue D to celebrate a big achievement — the beginning of construction on the group’s new 30,000 sq/ft headquarters.
Lots of elected officials were there, including Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Councilmember Rosie Mendez, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, State Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh and State Senator Daniel Squadron. Of more interest to the pack of photographers elbowing their way through the construction site: LES native and longtime Girls Club supporter Rosario Dawson, who emceed the event. Continue reading Dawson, Officials Celebrate Girls Club Groundbreaking
There’s plenty to do this Halloween Weekend. Along with our Halloween Guide, our Weekend Music Picks and the last weekend of the season for the Hester Street Fair, here are a few more special events you might want to check out:
 From Warner Brothers 25 anniversary release of Poltergeist - playing this weekend at the Sunshine.
- Stop by the Midnight Movie at the Sunshine for some classic horror on the big screen. Director Tobe Hooper (the original Texas Chainsaw Masacre) and co-producer/writer Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist is showing this weekend. “They’re here.” $9.99 // Fri. and Sat. at midnight // 143 E. Houston Street.
 "Rose II" by Isa Genzken at Art Basel 2008 (via designboom.com) - coming to the New Museum Nov. 2010 The New Museum has announced it’s replacement for the “Hell Yes” sculpture by Ugo Rondinone that has donned the facade of the building since it’s opening in 2007. “Rose II,” a twenty-eight foot tall stainless steel and aluminum rose designed by German artist Isa Genzken, will be installed on the facade beginning tomorrow. The piece will be Isa Genzken’s first public sculpture in New York and is scheduled to be fully installed by the end of November.
The New York Press follows up on a story Brooklyn Vegan first reported last night, the shuttering of Santos Party House:
Last night, Chinatown nightlife fixture Santos Party House was closed by cops thanks to “criminal sale or possession of controlled substances,” ruining the Ninja Tune anniversary party—and that might just be the beginning. With big events this weekend, including the Halloween night live show, record-release party and first annual Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black Halloween Bazaar, whether or not the club will be open is unclear. (Check out photos here). We’ve reached out to folks at Santos to find out more and will update accordingly.
 On Stanton Street - Wednesday - police distributed flyers. A few moments ago, 7th Precinct Commander Nancy Barry confirmed police have arrested a suspect in Tuesday night’s shooting on Stanton Street. Three people were injured when the gunman opened fire, around 9pm, near Attorney Street.
On Wednesday, officers canvassed the neighborhood, in search of clues. The suspect’s name has not been released. Continue reading Breaking: Suspect Arrested in Stanton Street Shooting
 Corner of Clinton and Broome - photo by Bill Strom L.E.S. resident Bill Strom sent us these photos from the parking lot (also known as SPURA, and we all know there’s nothing spookier than SPURA) at the corner of Clinton and Broome. Continue reading Happy Halloween!
Here are musician Ken Beasley’s top music picks on the Lower East Side this weekend:
 Kelley McCrae
KELLEY MCRAE – Friday, Oct. 29 | 11pm at The Living Room
With a solid background in travel and heartbreak, Kelley Mcrae writes songs that connect with the listener on the most human of levels. Her strong, clear voice delivers the words of someone who understands the source of some of our more primal emotions. They’re not all sad songs, but they are sung sadly, and that tends to make them register more deeply as you listen. $7 // 154 Ludlow Street
Continue reading Weekend Music Picks
 Midday work at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge. Partly cloudy today and 57. Similar weather conditions over the weekend, with the high hovering in the upper 50′s. Continue reading Good Morning!
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