The following article was written by Joe Hanania:
A mystery has followed the largely completed upgrading of East River Park. Why does the new dock by the former fire boat station at Grand Street, just south of the Williamsburg bridge,...
We"re on the scene at 40 Madison St., where a murder suspect is said to be holding four hostages in an apartment. Police have blocked off several streets around Madison and Oliver. More to come...
Meet Nino and Tina, two German tourists who will always remember the Lower East Side fondly. Last month, they found themselves in Yaf Sparkle, the jewelry shop at 158 Orchard St. According to proprietor Yaf Boyle-Flaeger, Tina found a...
Here's the scene on Cherry Street, where the former Pathmark store is located. No details yet concerning Extell Development's plans for a residential tower alongside the Manhattan Bridge. Thanks to Dave Mendoza for this photo.
Here's a reminder that Ideas City, the New Museum's four day festival exploring the theme "Untapped Capital" is in full swing. This evening, Kurt Anderson will moderate a panel discussion with several mayors, including Manny Diaz, the former mayor...
A new organization is beginning to take shape on the Lower East Side. It's called the Association of Latino Business Owners and Residents (ALBOR). The group will make an introductory presentation before Community Board 3's Economic Development Committee next...
A long-running war of words between a LES-based advocacy group and City Council member Margaret Chin is becoming more intense. Yesterday, a protest took place outside Chin's office, at 250 Broadway, orchestrated by the organization, National Mobilization Against Sweatshops. ...
We're at the Houston Street Center, where a large crowd has turned out to find out how to apply for small business disaster aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
