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164 Ludlow St. Photo courtesy of ODD. New York.

ODD. New York Announces Departure From 164 Ludlow St.

ODD. New York, the cutting edge boutique at 164 Ludlow St., is going to be leaving the Lower East Side after almost five years. …

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Streetwear Pioneer, Reed Space, is Closing Orchard Street Store in September

The pioneering streetwear/lifestyle brand, Reed Space, is leaving Orchard Street after 15 years. …

Lands End I residential building on South Street.

“Pre-Applications” Show 2100 Apartments, 1.7 Million sf Coming to Two Bridges Area

Lands End I residential building on South Street.

Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request reveal preliminary plans for two new …

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Businesses Still Closed at 95 Delancey St. After Partial Facade Collapse (Updated)

Businesses at 95 Delancey Street remain closed today as a sidewalk shed – scaffolding designed to protect pedestrians from falling debris – is constructed around the building. …

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Building Facade Collapse Closes Businesses at 95 Delancey (Updated)

Large chunks of cement from the front of 95 Delancey (between Ludlow and Orchard) came crashing down around 1 a.m. this morning. Luckily, no …

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Going Out of Business Sale: Belraf Fabrics Closing After 33 Years on the LES

Belraf Fabrics will be closing its Orchard Street store on June 30 after 33 years on the Lower East Side, and the owners are offering bargain prices until then. …

Owner-in-Training Mei Lum by Melissa Guerrero

A Conversation With Mei Lum, Part of a New Generation Returning to Revitalize Chinatown

25 year old Mei Lum is the new owner-in-training at one of Chinatown’s oldest shops, Wing on Wo. & Co. Founded by her great grandfather, Walter Eng, the store originated as a “Chinese-Japanese Fancy Goods store” at 13 Mott St. in 1890. It moved nearby, to its current location at 26 Mott St., in 1925. …

Streetwear Brand, Sabit, Closes Clinton Street Store

Sabit The Shopp at 43 Clinton St. closed down last week after almost two years on the Lower East Side. …

A Festive Block Party and a Spring Makeover at the Essex Street Market

There’s a big bash at the Essex Street Market this weekend in celebration of the historic public facility’s 76th birthday. …

“Popped NYC” Hosts Lineup of Events For Their Last Few Weeks on Grand Street

Popped NYC, the local artists shop and space that collectively popped up at 365 Grand Street, will be closing at the end of the …

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A Few Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is only four days away. But there’s no reason to panic. Here’s are a few Lower East Side options to consider: …

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Moving into a new apartment is expensive. Paying a real estate agent, a down payment, the first month’s rent and furnishing an apartment can add up to thousands of dollars. But what if you could save the money you would normally spend on furniture? …

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Photos: Zarin Fabrics Kicks off 80th Anniversary Celebration

Bobby Zarin, Jill Zarin, David Zarin. Photos courtesy of Zarin Fabrics/Andrew Werner.

During the past few years, Zarin Fabrics has gained quite a bit …

Essential LES: Here Are the Local Spots We Would Hate to Live Without

This week we’re rolling out our Essential LES Guide both online and in our print magazine. It’s part of The Lo-Down’s year-long reporting …