Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

If you plan on being anywhere near Sullivan Street and West Houston today (or all of Houston, for that matter), you will be trapped for sure.  That’s right, kiddies, President Obama is coming to town again.  Last time, it was to speak at the Cooper Union; this time it’s filming The View (first time for [...]

President Obama will be speaking at the Cooper Union today, pushing for his agenda on financial reform. Expect lockdown conditions in the immediate vicinity, so shop for your essentials early!

Time Warner Cable has been turning up the heat lately on Fios.  Commercials for the service air seemingly every break, touting the so-called merits of its monopoly and how Verizon pales in comparison.  The spot which plays ad nauseum is “counterfeit sunglasses,” which no doubt strives to capture a Canal Street bodega type of vibe. [...]