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Blogs
May 13, 2013
Prince Harry to Arrive in NYC Today, Tour Hurricane Sandy Damage in Jersey, Then Play a Nice Spot of Polo
Dear Royal Diary, What bollocks. Is this punishment for what happened in Vegas last year? They're sending me to New Jersey to inspect Hurricane Sandy damage on my American tour. This is so going to be way less fun than flying military aircraft in Afghanistan, which was a joy for me because I got to ... More >>
Blogs
May 6, 2013
Falansai Opened in Bushwick; Beekman Beer Garden Reopened
Beekman Beer Garden, the beloved outdoor bar near South Street Seaport, was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy in October. But the summertime hot spot reopened on Saturday, Gothamist learned, and has been serving
Blogs
May 3, 2013
EPA Grants New York $340 Million To Clean Up Sandy's Watery Mess
When President Obama signed the $60 billion Sandy relief package into law back in February, the monies were given specific designations to where and what it would be spent on. The Environmental Protection Agency had claim to the post-Sandy environmental damages. As a result, the bill outsourced the ... More >>
Voice Choices
May 1, 2013
DISH IT UP
It’s food porn galore  at the Food Book Fair
Blogs
April 30, 2013
Day Before Deadline, Court Blocks Eviction Date for Sandy Victims
On Monday night, a state supreme court ordered that the city temporarily halt its eviction of Hurricane Sandy victims from hotels. Slightly less than 200 households were to face their move-out deadline today, including 125 families that had nowhere to go, and 71 that the Department of Homeless Serv ... More >>
Blogs
April 30, 2013
Governor Cuomo Asks Con Ed to Freeze Executive Bonuses
Last week, the New York Times published a searing piece revealing that Con Edison, which is currently undergoing an investigation for its handling of superstorm Sandy, was paying its top executives more than $600,000 in extra bonuses for 2012. "In our judgment, the company performed in exemplary f ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2013
Homeless Hurricane Sandy Victims To Be Kicked Out of Hotels, Nowhere to Go
Carmen Perez, 40, was living under a terrace in a third floor apartment in Far Rockaway when Hurricane Sandy hit. Her AC crashed through the window, water flooded the closets, and she, her husband, their 3-year-old daughter, and their pitbull, Blackie, had to be evacuated by the fire department. The ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2013
Sunny's Bar Plans to Reopen in June
As Gothamist noted yesterday, tickets are now on sale for Sunny's May Day Party, a benefit at the Bell House which will kick off a month of organized fundraising for the wonderful old Red Hook bar that was flooded by Hurricane Sandy and has yet to reopen.
Blogs
March 25, 2013
Coney Island Totonno's Reopens on Neptune Avenue!
Beloved Coney Island pizza parlor and New York institution, Totonno's, which had been closed since Hurricane Sandy hit the neighborhood, is back in business, reports Grub Street. As soon as we heard the news, we called the restaurant to hear its delightful voice mail message, recorded yesterday:
Blogs
March 14, 2013
Kevin's Reopens in Red Hook After Sandy, and Clarkson Opens Near Hudson Square
Red Hook seafood restaurant Kevin's reopened on February 22 after receiving funds from Restore Red Hook and Lucky Ant, a crowdfunding website, Serious Eats reported. Chef Kevin Moore and his team repaired floors, sheetrock, and wainscoting that was ruined from Hurricane Sandy flooding. Red Hook Marb ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2013
10 Best Dive Bars in New York, 2013 Edition
Everyone has a favorite dive bar. The best ones are cheap, sticky, and unpretentious, with questionable bathrooms and a rogues' gallery of regulars. They make perfect spots to talk to strangers, get in fights, or bury a broken heart. Some of the greatest holes-in-the-wall have been shuttered -- Mars ... More >>
Blogs
March 1, 2013
Two Man Advantage Bring Hardcore Punk Back to Sunday Afternoons in the Bowery
Once upon a time, Sunday afternoons in the Bowery would come alive with the sounds of the hardest of hardcore bands as part of CBGB's matinee series. While it's been close to a decade since the venue closed its doors, hardcore punk returns to Sunday afternoons this weekend with a killer line-up at T ... More >>
Blogs
February 4, 2013
Governor in Dumbo Will Not Reopen After Hurricane Destruction
UPDATE: The team at Governor released a statement to Eater saying they will refund all the donations made through the crowdfunding campaign. See the full statement here. Dumbo restaurant Governor was ravaged by five feet of storm water during Hurricane Sandy, and the Strong Buzz reported this morni ... More >>
Blogs
January 25, 2013
UPDATE: There's a Dolphin Stranded in the Gowanus Canal
View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com. Update 4: Well, we've finally found out why no one's sending a team of divers jump into the canal and guide the dolphin to safety before it dies. They're not allowed. "Unfortunately, all we can do is watch and wait for the tide to rise, so the animal can ... More >>
Blogs
January 22, 2013
5 Lesser-Known Ways to Survive the NYC Cold Snap of 2013
Not cool, weather. Literally, it is not cool. In fact, it's bitter cold. It's colder than a [insert body part of fantastical Winterland inhabitant here]. I said, brr it's cold in here, there must be some lingering Arctic air in the atmosphere!" Get used to these jokes because it's going to get even ... More >>
Blogs
January 10, 2013
Concessions Will Return to Rockaways This Summer
It might be hard to get tourists out to Rockaway Beach this summer, but concessions will be there even if the boardwalk might not be. At the Community Board 14 meeting on Tuesday night, the Queens Park Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski told the crowd that some amenities like lifeguards, bathrooms, a ... More >>
Blogs
January 9, 2013
Say Goodbye to Rub BBQ, Brown Cafe, and Suzie's
Rub BBQ on 23rd Street shut its doors after eight years. Dec. 31 was its last day and owner Andrew Fischel posted on Facebook, "The universe has spoken and we must abide." This is after the restaurant survived Hurricane Sandy and a stolen Hummer that crashed into its facade. 208 W. 23rd St.
Blogs
January 2, 2013
Damn You Congress For Making Gov. Christie Look Utterly Logical and Completely Admirable
First and foremost, screw Congress for delaying its vote on the proposed Hurricane Sandy relief bill. Secondly, and far from foremost, screw Congress for continuing to make N.J. Gov. Chris Christie universally admirable . Past love or disdain for Christie aside, the governor has displayed guts and ... More >>
Blogs
December 26, 2012
My Year In Review: Romney, Tan Mom, and Angelina's Leg
In my extremely entertaining and informative annual wrapup, I break 2012 down for you, starting with the groundswell of libertarianism which helped Obama get re-endorsed despite the still faltering economy. I explain how we can partly thank the fact that Mitt Romney didn't provide a solid alternati ... More >>
Blogs
December 18, 2012
After Sandy: Randazzo's Clam Bar, Totonno's, and More Still Closed Near Coney Island
Some restaurants in Sandy-stricken areas like Lower Manhattan and Red Hook have been able to get back on their feet in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. But in Coney Island, the beloved Totonno's pizza and Boardwalk staple Cha Cha's are among the neighborhood spots that remain closed.
Blogs
December 17, 2012
The Antlers, Grizzly Bear, and Sleigh Bells - Terminal 5 - 12/14/12
Better than:Cinderella "It feels amazing to be here tonight," the Antlers' Peter Silberman announced to a packed Terminal 5 on Friday night. "This is such a well-put-together event." It felt pretty amazing for me, too, since up until an hour previously I didn't think I was going to get on the press ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2012
Let's Stop Caring About A President's Weight, Please
Yesterday, Barbara Walters sat down with Governor Chris Christie for a live broadcast interview. For his dedication to New Jersey during Hurricane Sandy and the non-partisan, budding friendship with President Obama, the famous newswoman made room for the Governor on her 'The 10 Most Fascinating Peop ... More >>
Blogs
December 12, 2012
After Sandy, the Ali Forney Center Raised $400,000 for a Move It Had Already Planned
When the storm surge sent floodwaters pouring into the West Village last month, it wreaked havoc on ground-floor homes and offices throughout the neighborhood. Among them was the drop-in facilities of the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit that provides shelter and social services to New York's homeles ... More >>
Blogs
December 6, 2012
Sandy Recovery Continues: 86,000 Jobs Lost In Storm; Obama Asks For $50 Billion In Aid
Amidst talks of the now-notorious New York Post cover and the fiscal cliff dilemma, the November jobs report slowly crept out into the news stream - a sheer side-effect of the unfortunate fact that the election is now over and unemployment stats have less of a dramatic effect on our national convers ... More >>
Blogs
December 6, 2012
Bloomberg Outlines Plans for Post-Sandy Rebuilding
In a speech this morning, Mayor Michael Bloomberg praised New York's official response to Hurricane Sandy, called for more action to control climate change, and laid out the next steps in the city's rebuilding process. "Even as our recovery operations remain our top priority, we now have enough per ... More >>
Voice Choices
December 5, 2012
GEEK CHIC
Bring your brain and  your dancing shoes
Blogs
December 3, 2012
After Sandy: Gargiulo's, Steve's Key Lime Pies, Mark Joseph Steakhouse Repoen
For 105 years, Gargiulo's Restaurant in Coney Island hosted banquet-sized parties and served Italian food that at one time deserved three stars from The New York Times. On Saturday, the family restaurant opened for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. "Thank god we had a good weekend," said Nino ... More >>
Blogs
November 29, 2012
Con Ed: 2012's Winner of Most "Outstanding Reliability" Award (Unless You Need Electricity)
Need a laugh this morning? Well, you're in luck. Con Ed, the same company that following Hurricane Sandy has yet to restore power to thousands of New Yorkers (a month later) -- and whose executives have been subpoenaed by a government commission tasked with figuring out why New York's utilities comp ... More >>
Blogs
November 29, 2012
New York AG: Bronx Gas Station Charged $10 For Gallon Of Gas After Sandy
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman just announced that his office has notified 12 additional gas station owners of his intent to "commence enforcement proceedings" against them after he claims they jacked up prices after Hurricane Sandy.In one case, the A.G. says, a gas station in the Bronx ... More >>
Blogs
November 14, 2012
Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander Warns Real Estate Group to Halt Development Project Along Gowanus Canal
City Councilman Brad Lander let national realty firm, The Lightstone Group, in on a little secret yesterday: it's not a great time to build along waterfront neighborhoods in the city right now! Lander sent a letter to Lightstone Group chairman and CEO David Lichtenstein urging the company to withdr ... More >>
Blogs
November 14, 2012
"Please Don't Resign, LIPA CEO Michael Hervey," Said No One Ever
Long Island Power Authority CEO Michael Hervey will resign from his post as head of the utilities giant at the end of the year, which is music to the ears to just about everyone.Hervey's been with LIPA for about 12 years. Under heavy criticism from Long Island residents and politicians for his awful ... More >>
Blogs
November 13, 2012
Cuomo Reiterates Intention to Spank Utilities Companies For Poor Post-Sandy Response
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continued to chastise New York Utilities companies yesterday for their lack of preparedness and sloppy communication in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. "I'm not wed to any of the utilities," Cuomo said yesterday during a Sandy update news conference. "Let's get a gr ... More >>
Blogs
November 12, 2012
Weekend In New York: Guardian Alien Transcends, Walter Schreifels Solos, And The Beets Get Weird For A Good Cause
Illustrations by Debbie Allen The hurricane might be over, but as Waste of Paint spent much of the weekend discovering, the recovery work has only just begun. Thankfully, the people of this city support one another in times of need, and the music community is no exception; two of the three shows we ... More >>
Blogs
November 9, 2012
LIPA: Hurricane Followed By PR Shitstorm As Military Could Soon Take The Reigns
For the Long Island Power Authority, if the rains, wind, and flooding of Hurricane Sandy didn't get you, the public relations shitstorm it left in its wake will. And it has, as outraged customers -- and even elected officials -- are fuming about how long it's taken the utility company to restore pow ... More >>
Blogs
November 8, 2012
Dear New York, Here's Your Disaster Response
If it weren't colossally tragic, the level of disorder, dysfunction, and all-around clusterfuckery that characterizes the official disaster response in New York City in the wake of Hurricane Sandy would be fast approaching hilarious. As it is, the situation is both heartbreaking and enraging. The ... More >>
News
November 7, 2012
Sandy, Occupy, and the City's Failures
A Storm of Controversy
Blogs
November 5, 2012
Brooklyn's South Sound Studio Completly Destroyed By Sandy
Hurricane Sandy has completely destroyed Brooklyn recording studio The South Sound. Located at the mouth of the Gowanus Canal, the 7000 square foot music and arts building which records bands like Beach Fossils, The Melvins, and Wild Arrows stood no chance against the flood waters that rushed in Mon ... More >>
Blogs
November 2, 2012
Queens Man Pulls Gun In Gas Line (While Waiting To Fill Up His BMW)
There's a gas shortage in New York following Hurricane Sandy's wrath, and it's caused people to go to great lengths to fuel up.Some people have spent hours waiting in gas lines. Others have pulled loaded guns on other motorists (allegedly) in order to cut the line -- as is the case with a Queens man ... More >>
Blogs
November 2, 2012
Subway Commuters Should Expect a Repeat of Thursday's Long Lines on Friday and Possible Delays for "Next Several Years"
"This is bullshit," a Hispanic twenty-something said. Fidgeting, he looked at the subway entrance, then to his phone, then down the block to the ever-growing line of tired commuters, then back to his phone. "It's my girl's birthday. I'm supposed to go see her." He took one last glance toward the ent ... More >>
Blogs
November 2, 2012
Cast In Concrete #7: Lenna Pierce Reminds Us Why the Worst Parts of the Subway System Should Still Be Saved
Cast In Concrete tracks Vijith Assar as he records New York City's street musicians. If you'll be busking nearby soon and would like to appear in a future installment, please let him know. Who: Lenna Pierce, d.b.a. Meaner Pencil When: November 1st, 11:30pm Where: C line, Nostrand Avenue station, ... More >>
Blogs
November 1, 2012
Cops: Authorities Recover Bodies Of Missing Staten Island Boys Carried Off By Flood Waters
Sad news to report as New Yorkers continue to deal with the wake of destruction left by Hurricane Sandy: the bodies of two missing Staten Island boys have been recovered.Authorities say this afternoon that the bodies of the two boys -- Connor Moore, 4, and Brandon Moore, 2 -- were recovered this mor ... More >>
News
October 31, 2012
Enduring in Red Hook
Stairs, barbecues, and disaster tourists
News
October 31, 2012
Flood Zone, NYC
Bloomberg's push for development in the wrong places
News
October 31, 2012
The People the Storm Killed
Sandy's human toll
Blogs
October 29, 2012
Eight Musicians Who've Proved Themselves Damn Fine Authors
Thanks to Frankenstorm, a whole slate of concerts has been wiped out tonight and tomorrow, including this evening's Joshua Radin/A Fine Frenzy gig at Best Buy Theater--it's been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 4. As it turns out, Alison Sudol, the brainy beauty behind AFF, is about more than just music ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2012
As The Hurricane Hits, I'm Almost A Zone C!
In all the hysteria about Hurricane Sandy hitting NYC, I looked at the evacuation map about 100 times and realized I'm only a block or two away from a Zone C. That sounded ominously creepy to me, like I'm on the edge of something other than glory, virtually dancing on the tip of a watery grave. Bu ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2012
In Red Hook, Fishing in a Hurricane
At the edge of Erie Basin's dark grey water, in the mandatory evacuation area of low-lying Red Hook, two men in patched up rain gear fished away the afternoon, with plans to return to their homes nearby before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall and the rain and wind begin to pick up speed.
Blogs
October 28, 2012
Here's Your List of Sandy-Related Concert Cancellations
Frankenstorm Sandy is throwing salt in everyone's concert game. Here's a list so far of everything that's been postponed or canceled. Check back for updates throughout the day. And stay safe.
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