EV Grieve
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An award-winning news site covering the East Village. Established 2007. Appreciating what's here while it's still here.
Snow on St. Mark's Place this evening... #EastVillage
January 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Snow on St. Mark's Place this evening... #EastVillage
Midtown Manhattan views early this morning (1/17) from the East Village... before the wintry mix arrives for the day.
📷 by Cecil Scheib
📷 by Cecil Scheib
January 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Midtown Manhattan views early this morning (1/17) from the East Village... before the wintry mix arrives for the day.
📷 by Cecil Scheib
📷 by Cecil Scheib
The East Village is remembering Stella Soltowska of Ray’s Candy Store (113 Avenue A). Stella, who worked at Ray’s for nearly 50 years, died last week at age 80.
A memorial has formed outside the shop. Friends note the best way to help is to stop by and support the store.
📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
A memorial has formed outside the shop. Friends note the best way to help is to stop by and support the store.
📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The East Village is remembering Stella Soltowska of Ray’s Candy Store (113 Avenue A). Stella, who worked at Ray’s for nearly 50 years, died last week at age 80.
A memorial has formed outside the shop. Friends note the best way to help is to stop by and support the store.
📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
A memorial has formed outside the shop. Friends note the best way to help is to stop by and support the store.
📷 @staciejoy.bsky.social
Joe Strummer (aka John Graham Mellor) died on this day in 2002 at age 50. Here's a photo from Dec. 14 of Dr. Revolt's mural (the first iteration created in 2004) outside Niagara on Seventh Street and Avenue A in the East Village...
December 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Joe Strummer (aka John Graham Mellor) died on this day in 2002 at age 50. Here's a photo from Dec. 14 of Dr. Revolt's mural (the first iteration created in 2004) outside Niagara on Seventh Street and Avenue A in the East Village...
The very 1st post EV Grieve post was 18 years ago today (Dec. 21, 2007), when we thought Sophie's & Mona's might be goners. (They are both alive and well.) Still at it 40,000 posts later! TY to all who have read the site through the years!
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December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The very 1st post EV Grieve post was 18 years ago today (Dec. 21, 2007), when we thought Sophie's & Mona's might be goners. (They are both alive and well.) Still at it 40,000 posts later! TY to all who have read the site through the years!
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Rob Reiner tribute at the Village East by Angelika on 2nd Avenue & 12th Street in the East Village. They are screening 'When Harry Met Sally Now.'
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Rob Reiner tribute at the Village East by Angelika on 2nd Avenue & 12th Street in the East Village. They are screening 'When Harry Met Sally Now.'
Here's Tompkins Square Park in the light snowfall this morning. Hopefully, some of the snow will stick around for the 34th annual tree lighting here today (Dec. 14) from 4-5 p.m. — an excellent East Village tradition.
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here's Tompkins Square Park in the light snowfall this morning. Hopefully, some of the snow will stick around for the 34th annual tree lighting here today (Dec. 14) from 4-5 p.m. — an excellent East Village tradition.
As seen today (Dec. 10) in the East Village... when someone decided to discard last year's Christmas tree. Or, from the look of it, their tree from 2023.
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As seen today (Dec. 10) in the East Village... when someone decided to discard last year's Christmas tree. Or, from the look of it, their tree from 2023.
Christmas at McSorley’s Old Ale House, 15 E. 7th St., East Village, NYC.
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Christmas at McSorley’s Old Ale House, 15 E. 7th St., East Village, NYC.
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
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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
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.
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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.
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
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
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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 Charlie Parker Residence at 151 Ave B in the East Village is back on the market with a $7.2M ask. The landmarked 1849 townhouse, where Parker lived 1951–54, includes 4 full-floor apartments (plus a penthouse with a private deck) facing Tomkins Square Park. It was last listed in 2015 for $9.25M.
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Charlie Parker Residence at 151 Ave B in the East Village is back on the market with a $7.2M ask. The landmarked 1849 townhouse, where Parker lived 1951–54, includes 4 full-floor apartments (plus a penthouse with a private deck) facing Tomkins Square Park. It was last listed in 2015 for $9.25M.
Looking forward to seeing "Peter Hujar's Day," which opened yesterday at the Film Forum in NYC. Ben Whishaw plays the renowned photographer, and Rebecca Hall is writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Also: HIGHLY recommend the book the film is based on.
Trailer: youtu.be/Iq6eCvQOuy4?...
Trailer: youtu.be/Iq6eCvQOuy4?...
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing "Peter Hujar's Day," which opened yesterday at the Film Forum in NYC. Ben Whishaw plays the renowned photographer, and Rebecca Hall is writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Also: HIGHLY recommend the book the film is based on.
Trailer: youtu.be/Iq6eCvQOuy4?...
Trailer: youtu.be/Iq6eCvQOuy4?...
The early Monday evening line (tonight!) for Katz’s on the Lower East Side.
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The early Monday evening line (tonight!) for Katz’s on the Lower East Side.
Appreciation post for Brooklyn-based artist BKFoxx's mural outside the Second Avenue F stop in the East Village ... a homage to John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic "They Live."
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Appreciation post for Brooklyn-based artist BKFoxx's mural outside the Second Avenue F stop in the East Village ... a homage to John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic "They Live."
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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
The best in show today at the 35th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in the East Village — "Cereal Killers."
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The best in show today at the 35th Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in the East Village — "Cereal Killers."
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
📷 by @staciejoy.bsky.social
Desnivel Gallery opens its latest show today with "Service" by Gloria Maximo at JJ Cleaners & Laundromat on 5th St b/t 1st and 2nd Aves in the East Village. By showing art in unexpected places like this, Desnivel Gallery hopes to weave art into everyday life.
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Desnivel Gallery opens its latest show today with "Service" by Gloria Maximo at JJ Cleaners & Laundromat on 5th St b/t 1st and 2nd Aves in the East Village. By showing art in unexpected places like this, Desnivel Gallery hopes to weave art into everyday life.
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The randomness of a trombone serenade while on an early morning walk in the East Village.
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The randomness of a trombone serenade while on an early morning walk in the East Village.
Long before you knew him from Fabulous Fanny’s in the East Village, Ron Gott was behind the lens at many rock concerts, including David Bowie shows in ’72 & ’78. His new book, “Bowies Back,” captures both eras in sharp focus.
Read more via @thebeam.bsky.social here:
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Read more via @thebeam.bsky.social here:
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October 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Long before you knew him from Fabulous Fanny’s in the East Village, Ron Gott was behind the lens at many rock concerts, including David Bowie shows in ’72 & ’78. His new book, “Bowies Back,” captures both eras in sharp focus.
Read more via @thebeam.bsky.social here:
evgrieve.com/2025/09/bowi...
Read more via @thebeam.bsky.social here:
evgrieve.com/2025/09/bowi...
A few details -- the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is back this fall, marking its 35th year in the East Village on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1-4 p.m. This year's event will feature a parade along Avenue B and a limited-entry costume competition.
October 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A few details -- the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is back this fall, marking its 35th year in the East Village on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1-4 p.m. This year's event will feature a parade along Avenue B and a limited-entry costume competition.
Crowd shots from last night’s CBGB Festival at Under the K in Greenpoint, during sets by Iggy Pop and The Damned. A great day of music...
September 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Crowd shots from last night’s CBGB Festival at Under the K in Greenpoint, during sets by Iggy Pop and The Damned. A great day of music...