Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

A makeshift memorial is now in place on upper Essex Street, where, just two months ago, community activist Harry Wieder was fatally struck by a taxicab.  The tribute itself is tightly secured to a sign post outside P.S. 20, and is comprised of a pair of white-painted crutches, a photograph of the man, and some [...]

The intersection of East Houston and Lafayette is dangerous enough, even without the subway superstation mess that has appropriated the area.  It’s a high traffic zone full of commuters on foot, bicycle, or in cars.  During the morning rush yesterday, a livery driver collided with a cyclist.

Back in mid-March, Community Board 3 approved a proposal to create a series of protected bike lanes just north of the Williamsburg Bridge approach.  It is hoped that these safety measures will help curb collisions along the treacherous Delancey by offering a less-trafficked, alternative route.  Indeed, Delancey is no stranger to such accidents.  On January [...]

Boogie reader Rob Carmona sent us the following report regarding a man found dead on Delancey yesterday afternoon: Hey guys, a male subject was found dead in their parked vehicle on Delancey St. btwn Ridge & Attorney St’s. The man was slumped over on top of his steering wheel. When Police from the 7th Precinct [...]

The victim in last week’s tragic bus accident on Delancey has been reportedly been identified.  According to DNAinfo, police identified the cyclist as 35-year-old East Village resident Fuen Bai.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

In response to the deadly bus accident at the corner of Ludlow and Delancey last week, a makeshift memorial was put in place for the as-yet-unidentified victim. Sitting curbside are fresh flowers, a pair of candles, and a box of matches to light. Taped to one of the candles is a heartfelt note from a [...]