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.
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.
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.
