Urban Cricket and Pamela Barsky, two creative silk screen printing and design companies, have moved in to the store at 29 Essex. Urban Cricket is made up of partners Audrey Nasar and Gloria Erani. The duo started selling their...
Yesterday, nightlife operator Matt Levine told Eater that one of his establishments, Cocktail Bodega at 205 Chrystie St., would be closed for an extended period due to "building issues," which he said were related to plumbing problems. Then a...
Our friends at the Hester Street Fair have released the lineup for opening weekend, a week from Saturday. To kick off their fourth season on the Lower East Side, there will be 60 vendors, including more than 20 food...
Here's a sure sign of spring. The Hester Street Fair is getting ready for a new season on the Lower East Side. The food, crafts and vintage market returns to Essex and Hester streets Saturday, April 27. It's a...
The other day, American Apparel reached out to let us know they're celebrating nine years on the Lower East Side tomorrow. To celebrate, the store at 183 East Houston Street is hosting a little party from 4-8 p.m., there...
It was time to celebrate the Year of the Snake at Sara D. Roosevelt Park yesterday morning. The Better Chinatown Society put on quite a show for the 14th annual Firecracker Ceremony. Local dignitaries were there, including Assembly Speaker...
We continue our holiday guide today featuring a few of the sweet shops on lower Orchard Street. We're taking a look at ways you can help support Lower East Side merchants, restaurants and non-profits this holiday season. Remember your...
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) this morning has confirmation of the long-rumored transition of Moscot Eyewear from 118 Orchard Street, where it's been a fixture for almost 80 years, across the street to 108 Orchard. The iconic Lower...
We continue our holiday guide today -- a look at ways you can help support Lower East Side merchants, restaurants and non-profits this holiday season. Remember your suggestions are welcome at tips@thelodownny.com.
The guys at the Low Line (aka the...
The holiday season is always incredibly important to local retailers and restaurant owners. But this year, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, home-grown businesses need our support more than ever. So every day in December we'll be bringing you...
