Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

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FULL COVERAGE OF THE EAST HOUSTON FIRE

This morning, we are digesting all the news from last night’s upgraded four-alarm blaze at 240 East Houston (at Avenue A). Luckily, no one was hurt too badly; although, eight firefighters reportedly suffered some minor injuries. This morning, the fire scene is eerily silent, with only one cop car on patrol. The [...]

There is still a scene in the immediate aftermath of the East Houston fire, which broke out at number 240 earlier tonight.  Many thanks to the Red Square tipster for emailing us the following rooftop pictures.

Fireblog is reporting on a three-alarm inferno at the corner of Avenue A and East Houston. Address is 240 East Houston. This photo, nabbed from Twitpic, is quite scary. What are you seeing out there? Send us your pics and reports!
[Photo Credit: Josh Spear]
UPDATE: One tipster is reporting that the blaze [...]

A few days ago, this kickass kid posed in front of the iconic Nice Guy Eddie’s Kiss mural.  And it was perfect – ‘fro, devil horns, snarl, and outstretched Gene-tongue. A+

At 164 Orchard Street, the tenant progression is fashion to food.  Indeed, four months ago ZACC Fashions shuttered, and now a tiny taco stand is poised to take its place.  Yes, it’s official.  The popular Snack Dragon Taco Shack – currently at 199 East Third Street – is opening its second Lower East Side location [...]