Week in Review: March 13

Posted: March 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

The Landmarks Preservation Commission is considering landmark status for the Russian Orthodox Cathedral on East Second Street [Russian Orthodox Cathedral Considered for Landmarking]

A partial stop work order is in effect at the now-demolished 185 Bowery [Stop Work Order Issued at 185 Bowery]

Diesel’s “Be Stupid” ad campaign continues to irk [Yes, Diesel is Stupid]

Bowery Presents is expanding its music empire to the Boston region [Bowery Presents Expands to Boston]

A new seasonal neighborhood flea is coming this spring – the Hester Street Fair [Coming Soon: Hester Street Fair]

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Weekend Edition: March 13

Posted: March 13, 2010 at 9:12 am

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Nabe News: March 12

Posted: March 12, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Federal Reserve tagged, Ray is the line in the sand, and St. Mark’s hawks, all in today’s neighborhood news roundup!

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Stop Work Order Issued at 185 Bowery

Posted: March 12, 2010 at 6:32 am

Demolition of the century-old townhouse at 185 Bowery has hit the proverbial wall.  Last Friday, March 5, the DOB issued a Stop Work Order to halt all work on premises.

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Jim Joe Tags 103 Orchard Street

Posted: March 12, 2010 at 6:25 am

Not too long ago, Jim Joe, the street writer with two first names, vandalized the facade of 103 Orchard Street.  It seems as though the city, but our neighborhood in particular, has seen an uptick in such tags.  They’re everywhere – in subways, on scaffolding, street furniture, and building facades.

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Ugly Betty Filming on Sixth Avenue

Posted: March 12, 2010 at 6:16 am

The end of the road is near for the sitcom Ugly Betty, currently in its fourth season.  Back in January, the Emmy Award-winning show was canceled amidst lackluster ratings.  However, last-minute filming is still necessary to complete the final handful of episodes.

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