lower east side

The murder of a Lower East Side teenager this past weekend has, understandably, shaken a lot of people who live in, or have ties to, the neighborhood's public housing developments.  For now, friends and family are focused on tomorrow's...

Look what's popped up online -- an intriguing video greeting/LES tribute from the new restaurant, "Sons of Essex," featuring cameos from all sorts of familiar neighborhood types as well as luminaries from the entertainment and art worlds. Leading up to...

I’ve heard complaints that our neighborhood isn’t so good when it comes to shopping. I may not buy much “stuff,” but I spend a sizable chunk of change on food, wine and other kitchen-related items. I think our neighborhood...

Not quite so balmy today as yesterday but still amazing fall weather. Look for partly cloudy skies and a high of 73.  Enjoy while you can. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow.  

More rain showers are possible today and this evening. Look for a high of 65.  Then we'll dry out - sunshine and warmer weather are in the forecast the rest of the week.

We'll see showers off and on today and a high of 61.  More rain likely tomorrow, but we'll dry out by mid-week. Lots happening on the Lower East Side this month. Check out our freshly updated Calendar.    

Mostly sunny today with a high of 77. A stray thunderstorm possible in the afternoon.  Tomorrow, rainy with a high of 64.  More showers on Sunday with a high of 58.  Don't let the storm clouds get you down...

Our friends at the New Museum just sent over this photo of the storm clouds rolling in over the LES.  The shot was taken from their terrace.  Stay dry out there!

John L. Bernstein Elementary School has been added to the Department of Education's list of struggling schools (Fox NY). A possible challenge to Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who represents sections of the Lower East Side? (The Perez Notes) John Legend puts his...

Another muggy day is ahead. Showers and fog this morning before the sun pokes through in the afternoon. Look for a high near 80.