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Dear readers, thank you for your readership over the last five years — and for your support, story tips, photos, reader comments and more, and...
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Editorial: Just say No to COYHO
The City of Yes. … eh, yeah, sure, it sounds positive. But you can’t judge a sweeping, citywide development program just on a catchy name....
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‘It had to go now’: East Village pizzeria owner sheds his shed
BY CHRIS RYAN | Workers recently dismantled Eleven B pizza restaurant’s outdoor dining setup in the East Village. Owner Vincent Sgarlato got a bit of...
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Elizabeth Street Garden’s last stand: Little Italy green dream faces City Hall’s wrecking ball
BY SUSAN SILVER | On the eve of its possible execution, the legendary Elizabeth Street Garden was dotted with afternoon visitors soaking up its perennial...
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Biking’s his life — but Bowery rider says e-bikes are making life hell
BY OTTO FRITTON | As electric bikes have boomed in New York City, enforcement of traffic regulations against scofflaw riders has failed to keep pace....
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Posts tagged as “Frank Gonzalez”

Andrea Gordillo, former CoDA president, is running for Council District 2 — will Harvey Epstein, too?

Andrea Gordillo, former CoDA president, is running for Council District 2 — will Harvey Epstein, too?

February 20, 2024

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | Updated Feb. 21, 12:00 p.m.: Andrea Gordillo is throwing her hat in the ring for City Council District 2. Meanwhile, in…

Three Kings Day is the ‘star’ at St. Mark’s Church

The parade circled the block of St. Mark's Church, with, in front, from left, Sharif Kale (trumpeter), Majesty the Rebel (Balthasar), Gina Fuego (North Star), Frank Gonzalez (Gaspar) and Mo (Melchior). (Courtesy Gina Fuego)

Three Kings Day is the ‘star’ at St. Mark’s Church

January 29, 2024

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | There were not one but two Three Kings Day performances in the East Village this year. This one occurred at…

Free turkey meal at LES Native American Friendsgiving

Free turkey meal at LES Native American Friendsgiving

November 23, 2023

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Everyone knows Mikey Cole makes great ice cream. But on Thursday he’ll be making the turkey and veggies. The Mikey…

East Village Dem primary challengers form political alliance

From left, candidates Francisco E. Gonzalez, Bridget Tuck and Allie Ryan are gathering petition signatures in a joint effort.

East Village Dem primary challengers form political alliance

March 7, 2023

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Updated March 7, 9:45 p.m.: They’re hoping they’ll be a dream team. Three aspiring East Village politicos are joining forces…

Three Kings Day, one camel and CHARAS

King Herod (David Soto) and his wife Mariamni (Caridad de la Luz, "La Bruja," executive director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe) performing in Angie Hernandez's "Gifts of the Magi." (Photo by Bonnie Rosenstock)

Three Kings Day, one camel and CHARAS

January 22, 2023

BY BONNIE ROSENSTOCK | Three Kings Day (Los Reyes Magos), also known as Epiphany, is celebrated on Jan. 6 throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It is…

A moment to savor at Adela Fargas Way unveiling

Congressmember Nydia Velazquez spoke at the unveiling of Adela Fargas Way on Sept. 17. (Photo by Clayton Patterson)

A moment to savor at Adela Fargas Way unveiling

September 28, 2022

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Community leaders and local politicians gathered in Loisaida last month for the unveiling of Adela Fargas Way, honoring the legendary restaurateur…

La Sala de Pepe hosts ‘Loisaida Legends’ Flores, García and Pentecost

“CHARAS, The Improbable Dome Builders,” by Syeus Mottel, tells the story of how Chino García and fellow CHARAS members built a geodesic dome with Buckminster Fuller, the architect and futurist, on a vacant Lower East Side lot. (Photo by Bonnie Rosenstock)

La Sala de Pepe hosts ‘Loisaida Legends’ Flores, García and Pentecost

July 6, 2022

BY BONNIE ROSENSTOCK | Local historian and ethnomusicologist Jose Pepe Flores inaugurated La Sala de Pepe (Pepe’s Living Room) and Foto Espacio (Photo Space) in…