Bowery Boogie | A Lower East Side Chronicle

In honor of the new A-Team feature-film remake, which debuted at the box office this past weekend, it seems apropos to flashback to the 1983 episode entitled “The Out-of-Towners.” In this particular episode, the fearless foursome of John “Hannibal” Smith, “Howling Mad” Murdock, B.A. Baracus, and Templeton “Faceman” Peck mobilize to save Delancey Street shopkeepers [...]

The music video for the Hold Steady’s “Stay Positive” is ripe with Lower East Side street scenes, circa 2008.  Shout-outs include the graffiti wall, the old Playstation billboard, Red Square, and the Schapiro’s Wines mural on Essex. The Hold Steady, “Stay Positive” (2008)

In general, people possess a strong craving for disaster movies, especially when New York City plays victim.  But what if, say, Manhattan was destroyed by 8-bit evil instead of tidal waves, real asteroids, or earthquakes.  This awesome video should enlighten us. Be careful out there.

Sunday afternoon, we stopped into Ideal Hosiery at 339 Grand Street to pick up a few items, and haggle with the shopkeep.  Stepping off the rain-soaked sidewalk, the interior was equally musty, yet welcoming nonetheless.

Guss’ Pickles has been eerily quiet recently.  Our last dozen attempts to purchase full sours were met with the stark reality of a roll-down security gate. Alas, their time on the Lower East Side draws nigh.

Thanks to Jeremiah for digging up this trailer for the upcoming Vanishing City film.  Can’t wait!