South Street Seaport

Two Bridges Waterfront Esplanade is Closed to Pedestrians for July 4 Fireworks

Posted July 2, 2019 at 5:03 am

Apparently, a closeup view of the fireworks is now an elitist activity. For the first time in recent memory, local residents will not be allowed to watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks from the esplanade of the Two Bridges waterfront. The annual tradition of incendiaries is back by the Brooklyn Bridge for the first […]

McNally Jackson Plots Massive Expansion with 2 New Bookstores

Posted February 12, 2019 at 5:00 am

What appeared to be desperation just a few months ago is now completely turned around for McNally Jackson Books. Despite the scare back in October, the independent book shop is staying at 52 Prince Street, as first reported here. So sound is their business, in fact, that the company just spawned two new large-format bookstores. […]

Century-Old Tattoo and Flash Ephemera at the South Street Seaport Museum

Posted September 20, 2018 at 5:10 am

Daredevil Tattoo is hosting a can’t miss event with the South Street Seaport Museum. We have been documenting the history of tattooing on the Bowery for years; this event is making history all its own. Gus Wagner flash just for you. From the sea merchant-cum-tattoo artist and most artistically marked-up man in America. Seriously. You […]

The Annual Village Voice 4Knots Music Festival Set For July 12

Posted June 18, 2014 at 11:00 am

The summer festival season is upon us, dear Boogie readers (Who all rocked out at the Governors Ball?). And coming up Saturday, July 12 at South Street Seaport is the annual 4Knots Music Festival. Indie rock stalwarts Dinosaur Jr. will headline The Village Voice‘s free, all ages, all-day event, which runs from 1-8pm. Mac DeMarco, […]

Nirvana’s Original NYC Music Video for “In Bloom” [Video]

Last modified September 23, 2011 at 11:20 am

Tomorrow, September 24 marks the twentieth anniversary of Nevermind, Nirvana’s seminal second record. Herewith, another little flashback.

At the 4Knots Festival, South Street Seaport [7/16/11]

Last modified July 18, 2011 at 10:06 am

Coney Island got the shaft this year – no more Siren Festival after a decade. Behold, 4Knots. Recap after the jump!

Early Edition: July 18

Last modified June 27, 2012 at 1:00 am

“Men in Black 3” Film Shoot on South Street Yesterday

Last modified June 27, 2012 at 1:34 am

After a short hiatus, Men in Black 3 returned to the Lower East Side yesterday.

Scary Sturgeon Beached Beneath Brooklyn Bridge

Posted May 24, 2011 at 6:28 am

We’re gonna need a bigger boat! Close-up pictures of the beast after the jump!

Early Edition: April 22

Last modified June 27, 2012 at 1:01 am

[Photo Credit: Several Seconds]