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The Best of the Lower East Side (Food); Here Are the Results in 18 Categories

On the cover: The roast pork sandwich at Black Tree, which was awarded Best New Restaurant by our readers. Photo by Alex M. Smith. …

Followup: Lawsuit Divides Members of Bialystoker Synagogue

Over the weekend, the New York Post reported that two high profile members of the Bialystoker Synagogue board of directors are suing the historic institution’s …

One of Two Lands End II Towers is visible on the right-hand side of this image. Photo by Joel Raskin.

Lands End II Affordable Complex on Cherry Street Sold For $279 Million

City records show a large affordable housing complex on the East River waterfront has been sold for $279 million.

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Arts Watch: What to Do in December

Here are some recommended local events happening this month.

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Early Impressions of Fung Tu, 22 Orchard St.

Fung Tu, the new creative Chinese spot at 22 Orchard St., officially opened last week. Mitch Weinstein’s already checked it out, and has some early …

Police remove the apparent murder weapon from a trash can at 190 Stanton St., May 2011.

Guilty Plea Today in Stanton Street Fatal Stabbing

Back in the spring of 2011, a violent confrontation at a transitional housing center on Stanton Street resulted in the murder of a 50-year old …

Lower East Sideways

This month’s editorial cartoon from Evan Forsch, first published in the November issue of The Lo-Down’s print magazine.

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20 Women Recreate Fake Orgasm Scene at Katz’s Deli

The staff at Katz’s Deli has seen just about everything. But even they were startled and amused by a scene that unfolded recently. Let’s roll …

The Division Street Triangle Asphalt Proposal by Kim Sillen.

Division Street Triangle Public Art Contest Winner Announced

Artist and designer Kim Sillen has been chosen by the Lower East Side B.I.D. to be included in their Urban Art grant application to the …

The former Ridley Department store property is located at Grand and Orchard streets.

New Owner of Pink Building Plans Residential Conversion

This past summer, the former Ridley Department Store buildings at Orchard and Grand streets were sold for $27 million. Now we’re starting to see signs …