Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

On Wednesday, Banana Republic will descend upon the LES to “shoot still photography and video” between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. We spoke to Mr. Michael Sibley (the letter writer) who informed us that the photo shoot is for upcoming magazine ads. Trendy retailers are just chomping at the bit for a [...]

The northeast corner of Forsyth and Delancey has been a boarded-up construction zone for quite awhile. Progress at the site is painfully slow. Even now, nearly two years after breaking ground, the future condo-plex at 38 Delancey is still nowhere near completion. Curbed reported back in March that the official opening would be Spring 2009. [...]

It’s no secret that bargain shopping on Orchard Street north of Delancey is disappearing, thanks in part to boutique hotels and their upscale clientele. One by one, the unique street vendors are shuttering. And now, there is another victim to report – the general apparel store at 167B, adjacent to the Slipper Room. Just another [...]

With the requisite “for rent” signs taped firmly in place, the party is over for Lounge 87 on Ludlow Street. Last night during happy hour, the main gate was half-way drawn, voices emanating from within. We peeked inside and saw a few gentlemen casually seated on bar stools, chatting away in the dreary darkness. According [...]

A few days ago, we ventured up to H.H. Hardware at 111 Rivington to purchase some basic household provisions. Alas, this simple errand resulted in a rather unfortunate discovery. Much to our dismay, the local shop was shuttered with a disheartening For Lease banner hanging above the gate. To be sure though, we placed a [...]

It appears local vandals are vehemently against gentrification. As seen at the corner of Orchard and Broome Streets.