Contact Us

There’s tons of ways to reach us. You can email us at tipline@boweryboogie.com

A good portion of our stories comes from readers. Welcome to the family.

When sending us tips and information, keep in mind that we’re much more inclined to write a post if the material you send us is EXCLUSIVE. If you tell us that it’s exclusive and it’s not, we’ll probably find out and hold it against you forever. Be cool, and thanks in advance. Also, by sending in photos, you are allowing us to post on the site.

Want to write for us? It will be awesome. And if not, no worries. It’s us, not you. Here’s what we tell potential contributors we meet on the street:

Pitch us ideas, and pitch as often as you want. It could be for one story or a series that will run until we’re all too old to type. Don’t be shy. We’re open to new ideas about what to cover.

We depend on tips and ideas from our readers. Please don’t hesitate to send us your tips, photos and other intel. We respect your privacy and anonymity if so desired. In fact, we basically assume you want to be known as “Anonymous” unless you tell us otherwise.

Ways to find us:

Recent Stories

Music
GovBall Announces Return with Fall Lineup at Citi Field

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the return of live music. Finally. The 10th Anniversary of the Governors Ball Music Festival is coming back for a special fall iteration. It’s set to take place Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26 at the Citi Field complex in Queens – a switch […]

Real Estate
City Postpones Certification of Controversial SoHo/NoHo Rezoning

Monday afternoon, the City postponed its vote to certify the Mayor’s proposed SoHo/NoHo (and Chinatown) rezoning, with no new date given. The sudden action came on the heels of the New York Supreme Court denial of a restraining order to stop same. Several neighborhood groups had sued the city on Friday to halt the controversial […]

New Child Care Option Coming to the Lower East Side [SPONSOR]

Whether you’re at home or at work these days, Bright Horizons® provides a safe, fun place for your child to learn and a much-needed partner for parents. Our newest location on Clinton Street is currently accepting registrations for all programs and will be ready to welcome families later this spring. Conveniently located in the same […]

TV/Film
Regal Cinemas at Essex Crossing Reopens

The Lower East Side’s only multiplex has emerged from the pandemic-induced sidelines at Essex Crossing. The movie theater is now open, returning a few days earlier than previously announced. And just a couple weeks after Governor Cuomo boosted indoor capacity from 25- to 33-percent. Masks and assigned seating for social distancing are required. (Regal will […]

Food
Botanica Bar Looks to Annex Adjacent Vacant Lot

The long-fallow lot wedged between Milano’s Bar and Botanica might soon reactivate. Indeed, the latter watering hole seeks to annex the space for outdoor dining and drinking. Application materials submitted to Community Board 2 reveal that owner Mark Connell is planning to use the vacant square-footage to accommodate seating for about 44 patrons. The goal […]