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EV Grieve is the leading news, entertainment and lifestyle blog about the East Village of New York City.

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Saturday's parting shot

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/saturdays-parting-shot_21.html

Published: December 22, 2024 00:30

We've seen the festive front of 327 E. Fifth St. (photo at this EVG link). Here, a photo taken early this morning behind the building shows St. Francis looking at a Christmas tree. Thanks to Richard Madigan for sharing!

Danny & Coop’s slinging Philly cheesesteaks from 151 Avenue A this weekend

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/danny-coops-slinging-philly.html

Published: December 21, 2024 15:00

Danny & Coop's will continue to serve Philly cheesesteaks this weekend from 151 Avenue A between Ninth Street and 10th Street. Actor-filmmaker Bradley Cooper teamed up with Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, for the…

Saturday's opening shot

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/saturdays-opening-shot_21.html

Published: December 21, 2024 13:38

Thanks to Cecil Scheib for this snowy view today of Tompkins Square Park. And that's pretty much it for the snowfall this morning. Sun is out by noon 9 a.m., per the weather app.

Friday's parting shot

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/fridays-parting-shot_20.html

Published: December 21, 2024 01:10

Photo by Stacie Joy Santa (Claus) will visit the 9th Precinct tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon on Fifth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue for the station house's annual holiday event.

Edge of Seventeen

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/edge-of-seventeen.html

Published: December 20, 2024 18:00

A favorite from the EVG archivesA scene from 2nd Avenue around 2011Tomorrow (Dec. 21) marks the 17th anniversary of this site. (We rehashed how it started last year. And the year before.)So, we want to reflect on the journey we've shared. This milestone is…

'The Jonathan Larson Project' is up next at the Orpheum Theatre

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/the-jonathan-larson-project-is-up-next.html

Published: December 20, 2024 14:30

A story with strong connections to the East Village will hit the stage early next year at the Orpheum Theatre. (Thanks to the commenter for this tip!) "The Jonathan Larson Project" features a newly discovered collection of songs by "Rent" and "tick, tick……

Why this new condominium remains tenant-free in the East Village

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/why-this-new-condominium-remains-tenant.html

Published: December 19, 2024 14:00

Photos by Stacie Joy We've fielded a few reader queries about Novum East Village, the residential complex at 238-240 E. Third St. between Avenue B and Avenue C. The 20-unit building is complete, with units — between $1.3 and $2.3 million — arriving for…

Wednesday's parting lights

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/wednesdays-parting-lights.html

Published: December 19, 2024 00:30

Photos by Kevin Frech A look at the annual holiday extravaganza at 327 E. Fifth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue... Amazing that it's already Dec. 18... and just a week from today is... the release of "Babygirl."

The wild project is fundraising to purchase its home on 3rd Street

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/the-wild-project-is-fundraising-to.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:30

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy The performance venue wild project is looking to secure its future in the East Village with a capital fundraising campaign to purchase its building located at 195 E. Third St., between Avenue A and Avenue B.I recently met…

Openings: Sushi Counter on 12th Street

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/openings-sushi-counter-on-12th-street.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:20

Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyNearly a year after opening Sushi Counter on Christopher Street, owner Alex Marks has expanded to the East Village, opening a new location at 523 E. 12th St., between Avenue A and Avenue B. According to Marks, EV…

Book-Off will bring its discounted goods to Astor Place

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/book-off-bring-its-discounted-goods-to.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:19

Book-Off, Japan's largest chain of used bookstores, is opening an outpost on the SE corner of Broadway and Astor Place. The store, which also has a location on West 45th Street (as well as an anime lab in Brooklyn), is known for its discounted books, DVDs,…

A sidewalk bridge for the fire-damaged 328 E. 9th St.

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/a-sidewalk-bridge-for-fire-damaged-328.html

Published: December 18, 2024 10:00

Photo by Steven Workers erected a sidewalk bridge yesterday outside the fire-damaged 328 E. Ninth St. A fire broke out on the fourth floor this past Saturday. It was a dramatic moment on a busy holiday afternoon as flames shot out of a front-facing window…

Tuesday's parting shot

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/tuesdays-parting-shot_17.html

Published: December 18, 2024 02:12

Photo by Steven It was so nice of someone to dump a Pepsi merchandiser refrigerator and propane tank outside the New York City Marble Cemetery on Second Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue.

2 for Tuesday

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/2-for-tuesday.html

Published: December 17, 2024 17:00

'Tis the season... for tree tossing. As seen today on Third Street between Avenue A and Avenue B, a two-fer. (Thanks, Joseph Borduin, for the photo.) And EV Arrow assisted with pointing out the second tree... These are likely not leftovers from last year…

Housing lottery is underway for 21 apartments in the East Village

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/housing-lottery-is-underway-for-21.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:30

Photos via AAFEBack in March, city officials announced forthcoming "affordable homeownership opportunities" in three refurbished East Village tenements at 406-8 E. 10th St., 533 E. 11th St., and 656 E. 12th St. aka 195 Avenue C. The lottery to buy a unit…

'The Big Gay Jamboree' packs it in early

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/the-big-gay-jamboree-packs-it-in-early.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:20

Photos by Steven That's all for "The Big Gay Jamboree" at the classic Orpheum Theatre on Second Avenue. The production, described as "a new comedy trapped inside of a musical," started previews on Sept. 14 ... with an announced run through Jan. 19.…

Cookie Puss alert! The Cinnabon/Carvel carb-heaven combo coming to 14th Street

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/cookie-puss-alert-cinnaboncarvel-carb.html

Published: December 17, 2024 10:10

Photo and text by Stacie JoyHello, man, you got Cookypuss' number? ICYMI: The Cinnabon/Carvel combos signage is up at 430 E. 14th St. between Avenue A and First Avenue.  This Dessert Dream Team also has combo outposts in Flatbush and Hollis. Not sure where…

The retail space — the former Sidewalk Cafe — at 94-96 Avenue A is for lease

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/the-retail-space-former-sidewalk-cafe.html

Published: December 17, 2024 09:59

Photo by Stacie Joy A for-rent side now hangs above the retail space at 94-96 Avenue A at Sixth Street. The Newmark listing notes that this storefront is "prominently located in the East Village dining/nightlife scene." The monthly rent for the 6,500…

A few thoughts on SantaCon 2024

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/a-few-thoughts-on-santacon-2024.html

Published: December 16, 2024 18:00

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy Phew. Another SantaCon is in the books. Saturday's edition of the annual pub crawl/alleged charity fundraiser seemed more subdued around the neighborhood — at least during the early and late afternoon, suggesting the…

RIP Steven Englander

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/rip-steven-englander.html

Published: December 16, 2024 11:00

Sad news to share from ABC No Rio, the collectively run arts organization on the Lower East Side. (Info and photo via Facebook): It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our visionary director, Steven Englander. As many of you knew,…

Openings: Pasta Rullo on 9th Street

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/openings-pasta-rullo-on-9th-street.html

Published: December 16, 2024 10:20

Photos and reporting by Stacie JoyPasta Rullo is set to debut at 441 E. Ninth St. at Avenue A. Owners (from left below) Burak Gündübay and Ogün Doğan are first-time restaurateurs who wanted to create a "restaurant-quality pasta as fast-food" option in the…

50-64 3rd Ave. is going, going...

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/50-64-3rd-ave-is-going-going.html

Published: December 16, 2024 10:19

Not much remains of the six buildings at 50-64 along the west side of Third Avenue between 10th Street and 11th Street. Here's the latest demolition watch, the view from 11th Street... Kinsmen Property Group — a joint venture between State Building…

About Night Club 101, taking over the former Baker Falls and Pyramid space on Avenue A

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/about-night-club-101-taking-over-former.html

Published: December 16, 2024 10:00

Photo Saturday by Stacie Joy On Friday, the news became official about the next tenant for the storied venue at 101 Avenue A.The owners of Brooklyn performance space Baby's All Right are teaming up with the Knitting Factory to debut Night Club 101 in 2025.…

Signage alert: Compton's Sandwich Shop on 1st Avenue

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/signage-alert-comptons-sandwich-shop-on.html

Published: December 16, 2024 09:55

Photo by Steven Coming soon signage has arrived for Compton's Sandwich Shop at 123 First Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place. This will mark the sixth shop for the quick-serve business that offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches, wraps,…

Weekend parting shots

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/weekend-parting-shots.html

Published: December 16, 2024 00:30

Photos by Stacie Joy Congratulations to Daniel Weiss on the release of his first photo book, "Pay Phone" (Smog Press). Shot between 2008-2020, the book chronicles the last days of the public telephone in NYC. On Friday evening, Sixth Street Specials hosted…

A note from Benny, the full-size bed frame

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/a-note-from-benny-full-size-bed-frame.html

Published: December 15, 2024 21:00

As spotted yesterday on Third Street between Avenue C and Avenue D (thanks to Ayo Harrington for the photos). The heart-tugging note reads: Please .... help me! My mom said I'm old enough to leave home so here I am looking at you but I'm only 3 years old!…

Week in Grieview

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/week-in-grieview_02052134388.html

Published: December 15, 2024 18:00

Posts this past week included (with a photo by Derek Berg of the mural for "A Complete Unknown" on Ludlow and Delancey)... • Report of a fire at 328 E. 9th St. (Saturday) • City launches community engagement campaign for '100% affordable housing' on 9th…

At Day 1 of the Cookie Walk

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/at-day-1-of-cookie-walk.html

Published: December 15, 2024 14:30

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy The 2024 edition of the Cookie Walk is underway this weekend at St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church on Avenue A and 10th Street. Yesterday kicked off the event, offering one spot in the East Village where lines and…

From 2nd Avenue, the last full moon of 2024

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/from-2nd-avenue-last-full-moon-of-2024.html

Published: December 15, 2024 14:00

A dispatch about last night from Felton Davis of the Second Avenue Star Watchers... Has a December full moon and a Santacon parade in sub-freezing weather all taken place on one day? Not in my memory! It was after 9 p.m. when the moon, Jupiter and…

Report of a fire at 328 E. 9th St.

http://evgrieve.com/2024/12/report-of-fire-at-328-e-9th-st.html

Published: December 14, 2024 20:52

Photos by Steven The FDNY is responding to a fire that broke out this afternoon on the fourth floor of 328 E. Ninth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing flames shooting out of a front window... The FDNY was on it…