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 Iphone photo. Courtesy of Mark Miller. Mark Miller (of the Mark Miller Gallery, 92 Orchard Street) is in search of a home for this cat, which has been hanging out in the Earnest Sewn clothing store for the past month or so. An elusive character, the kitty was eventually coaxed from the basement storage area by the smell of barbecue ribs. Mark is taking the cat to the vet today. if you’re interested in adoption, give him a call at (212) 253-9479.  
 Spring in the M'Finda Kalunga Garden; the bleeding heart flowers are in full bloom. Photo by Vivienne Gucwa. This morning’s fog should burn off around noon — then we’re headed to a high near 80. There’s a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Current humidity: 96%! Continue reading Good Morning!
The Lower East Side Employment Network is sponsoring a networking event later this week to help small businesses with a wide range of issues — including legal, financial and recruitment challenges. There will be a presentation by the NYC Department of Small Business Services. LES Employment Network staff will offer information about identifying and training new employees. The event takes place Thursday, 5:30pm-7pm, at Henry Street Settlement’s Workforce Development Center, 99 Essex Street. Call 212-478-5397 if you need more details.
We’ve heard from lots of residents determined to save the Essex Street Market from the wrecking ball. Now a high profile merchant, cheesemonger Anne Saxelby, is speaking out about the future of the 70-year old market buildings. In response to suggestions that the Seward Park redevelopment plan might force the relocation of the Essex Market, Saxelby posted the following letter to supporters, on her web site and in her weekly newsletter: Continue reading Cheesemonger Anne Saxelby: Save the Essex Street Market
 The future site of "Hotel Ludlow?" Last week, we posted an update on 180 Ludlow, the terminally stalled hotel project ensnared in Building Department red tape as well as protracted litigation. Now, a follow-up on another aspect of this story: Community Board 3′s efforts to require local hiring if/when the hotel opens for business. A few weeks ago developer Serge Hoyda asked CB3 to support his application for a variance (an extension of time) that’s being considered by the Board of Standards and Appeals. CB3 wanted Hoyda to sign “stipulations” promising that local residents would make up at least 20% of the hotel staff. Explaining that it would be premature to make a specific commitment, his attorney, Jessica Loeser, said Hoyda could only agree to make “best efforts” to hire locally. In response, the community board voted not to support the BSA application. CB3′s decision is unlikely to sway the BSA commissioners one way or the other, but the debate brought up some bigger issues concerning “community benefit agreements,” which real estate developers and other businesses occasionally enter into with local community boards. Continue reading Making Local Hiring Deals Work for Community
 Casa Helecho. We posted a preliminary vendor list for opening weekend of the Hester Street Fair a couple of weeks ago. But there have been a lot of additions since then. The fair, which begins its sophomore season a week from Saturday (May 7), is partnering with the Festival of Ideas and the LES Business Improvement District for a mini-food fiesta. But there will be lots of one-of-a-kind and vintage offerings, as well, and some great last minute Mom’s Day gift ideas. Casa Helecho (see photo) will throw in free terrarium making classes when you purchase one of her custom-designed pieces. Juli Raja’s beautiful handmade scarves will be on sale. And Nook-Nook, a new vendor selling toys and other items made in a small Thai village, will be offering a 10% discount. Continue reading Mom’s Day Deals, New Vendors at Hester Street Fair
 The Con Edison Plant, from the vantage point of East River Park. Photo by Joel Raskin. Another sultry day ahead; rain off and on with some thunderstorms possible this afternoon and a high of 68. Lots of people are still in vacation mode today — spring break continues for public school students through tomorrow. For a look at the week ahead, click over to our Calendar, and remember you can always submit your own events directly from the main Calendar page.
 Photo credit: An Aussie Girl in New York.
Mason Dixon is finally back open, after being shut down by the NYPD for alleged underage drinking violations April 8th. But the mechanical bull party on Essex Street appears to be coming to an end. Grub Street spoke with Mason Dixon owner Rob Shamlian about the ordeal and the future of the nortorious nightlife establishment. Continue reading Mason Dixon Back Open, but Only on Weekends
“…the executive director of a troubled non-profit organization has resigned after less than eight months on the job. Winston Chow was hired to run the Shuang Wen Academy Network last fall, just as NY1 found the school was charging $1,000 per student to attend a required after-school program. The Department of Education has opened several… investigations into the school and the affiliated public school, Shuang Wen Academy. The Department of Youth and Community Development… stopped funding the after-school program. Chow has said he was unaware of these issues when began the job. In a statement Thursday, he wrote, “I’m resigning because I’ve come across another great opportunity and so must move on.” Chow declined to say what it was.”
 New Latino Children's Theater Opening May 5 A 110-seat Latino children’s theater is opening in the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center at 107 Suffolk. The theater is the new homebase for The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), a bilingual arts-in-education organization and Latino theater company for young audiences. The inagural season is kicking off on May 5 with “Viva Pinocho! A Mexican Pinocchio!” a retelling of the classic tale as lived by a young Mexican immigrant. The play is suitable for all ages and all shows are in Spanish and English. Opening night will include a puppet red carpet and a ribbon cutting ceremony before the 8pm performance. The play runs through June 3. For more info visit teatrosea.org or call 212-529-1545
It’s been one year since a devastating fire ripped through four Grand Street apartment buildings, killing an elderly man and displacing dozens of tenants. Today the New York Times has an update on the contentious legal battle surrounding one of those buildings, 289 Grand.
You can read the full article here… and see our past coverage of the 289 Grand saga here.
 Open Road Rooftop via Rooftop Films The popular independent film series, Rooftop Films, has announced it’s lineup for it’s 15th Annual Summer Series. They will kick off their 15th season down on the Lower East Side at the Open Road Rooftop (formerly Seward Park High) on Grand St. on May 13th with an international short film series, “This is What We Mean by Short Films,” and May 14th with a world premier of the new black comedy, “Freeloader,” from New York based filmmaker Zachary Raines. Rooftop Films screens films on rooftops and various outdoor locations throughout the city every weekend through August 20th.
 At Fat Radish; chanterelles, charred corn, hazelnuts, chili. Starting today, we’re going to be featuring some choice comments from our food section. First off, Lower East Side resident and natural foods chef Shana Robinson samples the vegetarian-friendly brunch options at Fat Radish. Click here for Shana’s review. You can chime in on any restaurant of your choice, directly from The Lo-Dine.
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