bar battles

It was a sad day in Chinatown earlier this year when Winnie's Bar, a beloved neighborhood dive for 28 years closed its doors for good. The owner said the decision was forced by her "inability to attain a lease...

We reported last month that two Lower East Side nightlife spots, 2nd Floor on Clinton and Barramundi, would be closing at the end of June. The moves were triggered by the sale of 67 Clinton St., where the businesses...

In 2010, State Sen. Daniel Squadron sponsored legislation intended to make it easier for the state to take action against problem bars and clubs. Signed by the governor that summer, the measure established a clear legal standard - six...

The SPaCE Block Association has decided to oppose the liquor license application for a small garden level space at 17 Essex St. The operator, using the trade name "Vote for Pedro," will go before Community Board 3's liquor licensing...

Community Board 3 is out with its March liquor license docket. Among the items of interest: a proposal to convert Whynot Coffee at 175 Orchard St. into a sushi restaurant. They're asking to upgrade the establishment's license from wine/beer...

It's a blessedly short agenda for next month's liquor licensing committee of Community Board 3.  But take a look at #3 (Shalom Tov) -- a brave applicant hoping to take over the former Mission Chinese rat den at 154...

Community Board 3's January liquor license docket is now available. It's a pretty tame lineup. We'll highlight a couple of items. First, Cafe Petisco is going for a sidewalk cafe on East Broadway. Second, a restaurant named Kottu House...

Community Board 3 has published the agenda for its December liquor license hearing. A few items of note. First off, the team behind Division Street darling Dimes looks to be applying for a liquor permit 49 Canal St., currently...

As usual, there are a few items of interest on Community Board 3's upcoming liquor license docket. The State Liquor Authority committee meets on November 17 and 18. At the top of the list is an apparent application from...

You missed quite a party Friday night. Local elected officials, along with representatives from Community Board 3 and three police precincts, escorted State Liquor Authority Commissioner Kevin Kim through the neighborhood.  State Sen. Daniel Squadron just put out a...