Miguel Algarín, the acclaimed and award-winning poet, is one of the founding fathers of the Nuyorican literary movement, and he is one of the original creators of the historical Nuyorican Poets Cafe on the Lower East Side. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Lower East Side
Harlem Truck Driver Who Hit Bicycling Nurse Busted
Cops have busted a dump truck driver who struck a nurse as she rode her bike on the Lower East Side. Continue Reading →
Brewer And Chin Unveil Deed Restriction Reform Bill
On Wednesday, May 23rd, 2016 Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and Councilmember Margaret Chin will unveil legislation to reform the city’s practices concerning the modification of deed restrictions.
Salters Scene: Banana Puddin’ Jazz Jam In NYC (video)
Ibzan Cummings, Khalia Cummings. Leonieke Scheuble, Rome Neal, Abstractt, Tara Abdullah Nri, Dyahnah Wilson, Gary E. Vincent and Rodney James
By Udo Salters
Banana Puddin’ Jazz Jam’s The Young and the Jazzy performance on February 6th, was a great display of talent coming through the pipeline.
An American Apparel Store Closes On Upper Manhattan
After filing for bankruptcy back in October, American Apparel has been quietly but quickly closing selected stores throughout the city. The most recent shuttering happened at their iconic Lower East Side location, and now the trendy basics brand has cleared out another Upper West Side location, this time at 109th Street and Columbus Avenue. Continue Reading →
