Bowery Boogie

Talking Shop with ‘The Last Jewish Waiter’ at Katz’s [INTERVIEW]

Elie — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:12 +0000

Earlier this week, a Katz’s Deli waiter name David Manheim made a splash on the local scene with a web series about his day-to-day called The Last Jewish Waiter. Response varied from hilarity to “oh, how sad.” We caught up with Manheim to ask a few questions about working at the classic eatery, and about [...]

Where in the World is the Lower East Side?

Holly — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:58 +0000

For many, there's no question that New York City is the center of the universe. But every now and then, due to circumstances beyond control, one must leave Gotham, albeit for a minute or permanently.

Neighborhood Youth Rally Against Children’s Magical Garden Fence

Elie — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:51 +0000

In which the community continues to rally against developer Serge Hoyda’s controversial fence now dividing the Children’s Magical Garden. Local volunteers organized the neighborhood youth yesterday afternoon to relay the message of opposition to City Hall. Children painted banners and signs to hang from the garden perimeter. Members of the dedicated Facebook group documented the [...]

Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Liz Christy Garden in Celebration Mode

Elie — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:38:45 +0000

Tomorrow is a day to celebrate neighborhood green space.

The Artistic Touch of Tunisia on Broome Street

Elie — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:47 +0000

Over on the cobbled passage of Broome between Bowery and Chrystie, a gallery distric in itself, half the block has been sheathed in flambouyance.

Another Look at Ludlow Newcomer Stanley’s Pharmacy

Elie — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:21 +0000

As we first revealed last Friday, Stanley's Pharmacy planted a flag in the old Chinese bodega space at 31 Ludlow Street. Could be something of a positive for the community.

Fire Response at 102 Delancey

Elie — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:12:31 +0000

There’s a big response to what smells like an electrical fire at 102 Delancey, the former Chase Bank location. Seven fire engines have responded and deployed the forces. Smoke is emanating from the stairwell side door, but seems relatively minor. We’ll keep you posted.

Rock Shic: Devil’s in the Details

Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:54 +0000

Blink and you may miss it, but this nonchalant Mademoiselle possesses just the type of style that I cherish so much in my beloved Lower East Side.

The Lowline Hosting Benefit Concert on May 30

Holly — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:53 +0000

In an effort to raise the prospective $55 million for the ambitious subterranean Lower East Side park, The Lowline Artists Series is hosting a benefit concert.

Here’s How You Can Help Save the Children’s Magical Garden

Elie — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:40:13 +0000

This simple chain-link fence represents all that's wrong with the current Lower East Side, where real estate speculation is continually changing the neighborhood makeup.