Jim Power and A Squat History
Jim Power and the history of squatters rights on the Lower East Side.
Meyer Lansky’s New York: A Guide
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of guiding Meyer Lansky II, the grandson of notorious 20th century mobster Meyer Lansky, around his ancestral stomping ground on The Lower East Side. The tour was covered by The Wall Street Journal… Read More »Meyer Lansky’s New York: A Guide
Corlears Hook: A Malarious Slum
Twenty-six year old Robert Icard arrived in New York City with his young family in tow. Leaving the port city of Baltimore, he had aspirations of making a better life for himself and his future generations. He settled in a… Read More »Corlears Hook: A Malarious Slum
It’s Pronounced “How-Sten”
The Lower East Side — an iconic piece of real estate that is the quintessential melting pot of America. Countless dreams came to fruition on the Lower East Side. Sons and daughters from lands afar, sailed into bustling New York… Read More »It’s Pronounced “How-Sten”
East Village Movie Locations
Here are just a few scenes from movies and television shows that were filmed in the East Village. Special thanks to Andrea Coyle for compiling most of this. Crocodile Dundee (1986) Avenue B & E. 7th Street, Vazac’s bar Mick… Read More »East Village Movie Locations