HurricaneSandy

Arts Watch: Nuyorican Poets Cafe Benefit This Thursday

The Nuyorican Poets Cafe will hold a benefit to raise money to replace its heating system, which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, on Thursday, …

More Than a Month After Sandy, Knickerbocker Station Post Office Still Struggling

The service window at the Knickerbocker Station Post Office. Photo by Brittany Somerset.

Lower East Side-based photojournalist Brittany Somerset noticed that things have not …

Coming up Sunday: Hurricane Resource Fair & Community Conversation

National Guard troops on Grand Street following Hurricane Sandy.

This coming Sunday, State Senator Daniel Squadron is putting together a post-Sandy “Resource Fair & …

Cocktails For a Cause Tonight at Libation

Come out for some cocktails and support the communities in the Rockaways. There is a fun benefit this evening at Libation. The hosts write: …

Katz's: Feeding locals, celebrities and tourists since 1888. You know you want some.

Weekend Assignment: Eat & Drink in the Neighborhood

Katz’s: Feeding locals, celebrities and tourists since 1888. They stayed open through Hurricane Irene last year, and Hurricane Sandy this year. You know you …

Knickerbocker Village Power Fully Restored, Rent Rebates Reiterated

Knickerbocker Village.

We’ve just received word from the management of Knickerbocker Village that electricity has been restored to all 12 buildings as of 4 …

“Give More, Give LES”: Support Local Businesses

We have details today about the benefit for local businesses we mentioned last week.

Hosted by the Lower East Side Business Improvement District and promoted …

Need Help Coping in Sandy’s Aftermath? Free Clinic Tomorrow

Thousands of Lower East Siders are still coping with the after-effects of Hurricane Sandy: damage from power outages, loss of wages, children missing school and …

Sandy Relief: Yes, You Can Still Do Something Useful

For our neighbors in Queens, Staten Island and other areas, life is still far from normal.

With this morning’s good news about the situation …

Knickerbocker Village Expects Full Power Today; Management Promises Rent Breaks

Knickerbocker Village residents gathered at P.S. 1.

The residents of Knickerbocker Village are no longer suffering in obscurity. Last night, they came in droves to …

Grand Street Settlement to Host Sandy Relief Benefit Concert

Comedienne Wendy Liebman via Grand Street Settlement

Our friends at the Grand Street Settlement are hosting an evening of comedy and music in support …

Knickerbocker Village Meeting Tonight; Powerless Apartments Down to 400

We mentioned this a couple of days ago but here’s a reminder. Tonight at 6 p.m., there will be an informational meeting for residents …

Knickerbocker Village Releases Another Statement

Here’s the latest press statement distributed by Great Link Communications regarding the ongoing efforts to restore power and heat at Knickerbocker Village:

The management …

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