Black & White of Green Building
We evaluate cars based on how much energy they use. Why don’t we do the same for buildings? One East Village energy consultant’s mission to save the planet. By: Charlie Hoxie
Archive for 'The East Village'
Teens on the Rise
With teen unemployment on the rise, an East Village graphic design company gives NYC high school students the leverage they need in a competitive job market. By: Lily Vosoughi
Dr. Phil the Tour Guide
Dr. Phil Schoenburg’s walking tours of the East Village take tourists and locals through the historical and sometimes haunted sites of this diverse neighborhood. By: Becky Flaum
Ink 4 Haiti
Michelle Myles and Dr. David Ores of the Lower East Side have created a way to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti–through tattoos. By: Devon Petley
East Village Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Becoming a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion requires grappling know-how and relentless dedication. Follow one East Villager as he discovers his love for the sport and pits himself against the Northeast’s toughest competitors. By: Andrew Hongo
Portrait of the Artist: Andrew Castrucci
By: Steven McCann
Ray’s Candy Store
Ray Alvarez has operated a candy store on Avenue A and 7th St since 1974 but recently has struggled to pay his rent. Many long time neighbors who have grown up with Ray can’t bear to see him go – so they decided to throw a concert to try and keep him in business. By: Alex Liu
Banjo Jim’s
The East Village has seen it’s share of drastic changes over the years, but it is reassuring to know that at this bar on Avenue C, good music never goes out of style. By: Stacy Libokmeto
Special Ed at PS94
School programs for special education students are being cut at PS 94 in the East Village. One mother shares her story of the challenges she faces in trying to provide for her autistic son. By: Weier Ge
East Bowery Gentrification
The Bowery is the oldest thoroughfare on Manhattan Island, however,gentrification is recently contributing to ongoing change along the Bowery. By: Leon Huang
Wacky Wok
John Mudd recently opened Wacky Wok, a healthy food option on Avenue D, in an area where food is fast and business is tough. By: Sara Goldblatt
East Village Senior Centers
East Villager Helene Greenstein’s life is hit hard as senior centers struggle to survive NYC’s budget cuts. By: Jialing Zhang