For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with bodega owner and lifelong LES resident Orlando Rodriguez.
How long have you lived on the Lower East Side?
I've been in the...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with film producer and community gardener, Amy Robinson. Robinson produced Martin Scorsese’s film After Hours and Julie & Julia, starring Meryl...
After suffering through the winter that wouldn't quit, lots of people were making the most of some beautiful spring weather this past weekend. On Saturday, we spotted Erica Tempchin, who lives near Clinton and South streets, hanging out at...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with photographer and filmmaker H. Spencer Young.
How long have you lived on the Lower East Side?
For the better part of 17...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with Jasmin Sanchez, who runs the Ana Luisa Garcia Community Center.
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with tenants’ rights activist and long-time resident Alysha Coleman.
How long have you lived on the Lower East Side?
I have lived on...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with Michelle Myles, owner of Daredevil Tattoo, which recently moved to 141 Division St. after almost 20 years on Ludlow Street.
What...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked with longtime local resident and merchant Frank Arroyo of Frank’s Bike Shop on Grand Street. (This story was first published in...
For our regular feature spotlighting the people who live and work on the Lower East Side, we talked recently with community organizer Wilson Soo. If you know someone you would like to suggest be featured in “My LES,” please...
