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The 34th annual tree lighting in Tompkins Square Park is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14, from 4-5 p.m. Parks workers were putting lights on our delightfully askew tree this afternoon. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
Parks workers place lights on the Tompkins Square Park holiday tree ahead of the official tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 14 from 4-5 p.m. The flyer for the 34th annual Tompkins Square Park holiday tree lighting, taking place on Dec. 14 from 4-5 p.m.
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The "50 Years of PUNK" show opens tonight (11/28) at the Ki Smith Gallery, 170 Forsyth St. on the LES. We got a sneak preview as John Holmstrom, the co-founder, editor, and illustrator of PUNK Magazine, and Ki Smith set up the show. Up through Jan. 11. Weds-Sun noon-6.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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For the 1st time, Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen has a menu posted outside its basement spot at 33 E. 7th St. in the East Village. A small but notable addition for a 51-year, no-frills staple run by volunteers to support St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church. Open Fri–Sun, 9–5. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
The menu for Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen in the East Village showing items like dumplings, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, borscht, and ribs or chicken goulash combo plates with two sides. The sparsely decorated basement interior Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen, the basement canteen at 33 E. Seventh St. between Second Avenue and Cooper Square
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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City officials, the Basquiat family and community members gathered today to unveil “Jean-Michel Basquiat Way” — the stretch of Great Jones St. between the Bowery & Lafayette. The artist lived & worked at 57 Great Jones St. from 1983 until his death in 1988. 📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
A new street blade on the SW corner of the Bowery and Great Jones reads “Jean-Michel Basquiat Way.”
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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The best in show today at the 35th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in the East Village — "Cereal Killers."

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3 adorable dogs on a wheeled set showing a crime scene (with caution tape) and cafe menus with 3 humans dressed in hats reading Snap, Crackle and Pop. The costume for the Halloween Dog Parade is titled 'Cereal Killers."
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Missing/Stolen Cat signs are up around the East Village for Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten
A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A.

Leads? Call (929) 584-1084. There is a $500 reward for her return. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
A photo of Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A in the East Village. A photo of a missing poster for Rhaenyra the Dragon Kitty. The 4-month-old kitten. A man took her on Saturday afternoon from MJay Convenience at 44 Avenue A in the East Village.
September 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Last night, @idlesband.bsky.social ‪played a surprise (and sweaty) 12-song set at Night Club 101 in the East Village ... ahead of the release of the soundtrack 8/29 for Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing." Pics by @staciejoy.bsky.social
A photo of the band IDLES playing an intimate show at Night Club 101 in the East Village on 8/27 A photo of the band IDLES playing an intimate show at Night Club 101 in the East Village on 8/27
August 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Thanks to @staciejoy.bsky.social for her ongoing attention to this issue...
August 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Last night, Austin Butler, his 'Caught Stealing' co-star Zoë Kravitz & director Darren Aronofsky stopped by the Double Down in the East Village to celebrate the actor's bday. The cake was a lifelike version of Tonic the cat, the feline who plays Bud in the film, out 8/29. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
A photo of Austin Butler and his 'Caught Stealing' co-star Zoë Kravitz cutting a cake at Double Down Saloon in the East Village A photo of a cake made to look like Feline the Cat, Austn Bulter's co-star in Caught Stealing. A photo of director Darren Aronofsky and Austin Butler celebrating the actor's birthday last night in the East Village.
August 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Crowds packed the new Lidl this morning for the long-awaited grand opening of the German brand's first Lower East Side food market at 408 Grand St. at Clinton. The bakery was a big hit. There was also a union protest to start the day.

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A photo of the bakery at the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side. A photo of the lines at the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side. A photo of the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side. A photo of a union protest outside the new Lidl grocery that opened Aug. 1 on the Lower East Side in NYC.
August 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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For your #caturday consideration: Introducing Rhaenyra, the Dragon Queen Kitty at the smoke shop on Avenue A between 3rd and 4th streets in the East Village.

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A photo of Rhaenyra, the Dragon Queen Kitty at the smoke shop on Avenue A between 3rd and 4th streets in the East Village.
July 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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East Village resident Anika Chowdhury appears on season 4 of “The Great American Recipe” on @pbs.org starting tonight (Friday, July 11, 9 pm ET). We’ll be cheering her on as she represents both food and recipes from her native Bangladesh and this neighbor that she loves.

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East Village resident Anika Chowdhury is featured on season 4 of “The Great American Recipe”
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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A new DOT CityBench appeared late Thursday night, midblock on 3rd Street in the East Village, and in front of a residence. The placement has left residents scratching their heads. It is not near any transit, hospital, shopping area, etc. 📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
A photo of a CityBench that was place on an East Village street in front of an apartment.
July 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Yesterday afternoon, FDNY Engine 28/Ladder 11 received a call that Nico the cat had escaped and was stuck high up in a tree outside his East Village home. You can read more about the rescue captured by @staciejoy.bsky.social here: evgrieve.com/2025/05/me-w...
Photo of a NYC firefighter rescuing a cat in an East Village tree on May 19, 2025 A photo of a firefighter returning Nico the Cat to his owner after a tree rescue.
May 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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This a.m., the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop debuted at 409 E. 14th St. in the East Village/StuyTown.The smaller-format store (10,000 SF) offers more grab-and-go items and a Juice & Java outpost. @staciejoy.bsky.social got a preview yesterday if you want to know more: evgrieve.com/2025/05/firs...
A photo of The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop that opened 5/14/25 on 14th Street in the East Village on NYC A photo of The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop that opened 5/14/25 on 14th Street in the East Village on NYC
May 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Lower East Side Film Festival. Here, @staciejoy.bsky.social talks with East Village residents Tony Castle and Roxy Hunt, organizers of the fest that starts on Thursday.
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A poster for the 15th annual Lower East Side Film Festival East Village residents, partners in life and work, Tony Castle and Roxy Hunt, organizers of the Lower East Side Film Festival
April 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Boris & Horton, NYC's first dog café when it opened in 2018, is back — this time with new ownership and a fresh vision. The café reopens tomorrow (4/12) on Avenue A in the East Village under owners Carol Krakowski and Ben Kaufman. Details: evgrieve.com/2025/04/firs...
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Photo outside Boris & Horton, a dog cafe in the East Village of NYC
April 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Mount Sinai Beth Israel closed this morning at 8 despite a legal battle to keep it open. Crews removed signage from the facility on 16th Street and 1st Avenue. The hospital began scaling back services in September 2023 due to financial losses & declining inpatient volumes. 📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
A photo of the now-closed Mount Sinai Beth Israel on 1st Avenue and 16th Street. Workers removed all the signs from the hospital A photo of the now-closed Mount Sinai Beth Israel on 1st Avenue and 16th Street. Workers removed all the signs from the hospital A photo of the now-closed Mount Sinai Beth Israel on 1st Avenue and 16th Street. Workers removed all the signs from the hospital
April 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The latest — and largest — New Colossus Festival is underway with 200+ bands playing at East Village and Lower East Side venues through Sunday. @staciejoy.bsky.social talked with co-founder Steven Matrick about how the Festival has evolved and what to expect this year.
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Q&A with Steven Matrick, co-founder of the New Colossus Festival, taking place this week at East Village and Lower East Side music venues
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March 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Longtime East Village bar Lucy's begins a new era tomorrow on Avenue A. Lucy's, now owned by Golden Age Hospitality, underwent renovations recently. @staciejoy.bsky.social stopped by a preview night and found the place pretty much like she remembered it — only a bit spiffier. Lucy was there too.
A photo of a refurbished Lucy's bar in the East Village A photo of a refurbished Lucy's bar in the East Village A photo of longtime East Village bar owner Ludwika "Lucy" Mickevicius
March 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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You can read our Q&A with the band here:
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The NYC band Genre Is Death playing live.
January 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Genre Is Death is my favorite local NYC band at the moment... photos here from last week at TV Eye by @staciejoy.bsky.social
The NYC band Genre Is Death sitting on a couch Guitarist Ty Varesi of the NYC band Genre Is Death Bassist Tayler Lee of the NYC band Genre Is Death Genre Is Death playing live at TV Eye in Ridgewood
January 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Meet Bash, the new puppy that belongs to Will Kroeze, pastor at Trinity Lower East Side...

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A photo of Bash, a cute puppy
January 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Cookie Puss alert! ICYMI: A Cinnabon/Carvel combo shop is coming to 430 E. 14th St. between Avenue A and First Avenue in the East Village. It is said to be opening soon, and we can relive childhood memories of cakes like Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss!

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The exterior of a Cinnabon/Carvel ice cream shop is under construction, and opening soon in the East Village of NYC.
January 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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This photo from September by @staciejoy.bsky.social was the most liked, commented on, etc., this year over the 'gram. As noted then, the upstairs-downstairs block of Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants at 93 First Ave. was down to one.

Bringing this up because ------> 1/2
December 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM