East Village Building Blocks: Historic Food Sites in Little Ukraine
While less than a square mile in size, the East Village has a rich immigrant history more varied than entire cities many times its size. The neighborhood has been home … Continued
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Author: Hannah Berry
Sprouting from the Ashes: Radical Community Gardening in the East Village and Lower East Side
The 1960s and 70s were challenging times in the East Village and Lower East Side. Due to the City’s looming financial crisis and the exodus of many wealthier New Yorkers … Continued
The Feast of San Gennaro — A Legacy of Early 20th-Century Neapolitan Immigrants
Every September in NYC’s Little Italy, thousands flock to the neighborhood for a multi-day celebration of Italian-American culture. The Feast of San Gennaro, named after Saint Gennaro, the patron saint … Continued
Suffrage’s Legacy in Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, forever changing the course of American history by prohibiting voting discrimination based on gender. This monumental achievement wasn’t officially certified until … Continued
The Beginnings of Punk in the East Village – How the Ramones Came to CBGB
On August 16, 1974, a young, four-man rock group took the stage at a dingy East Village bar. Unbeknownst to those attending, this event would become legendary in the punk … Continued
East Village Nightlife: A Home for Drag and DIY Performance
On August 7, 1994, drag queens took the stage at Boy Bar (15 St. Marks Place) to partake in a show titled “It’s a Mod Mod World”. Through the Jillian … Continued
Judson Dance Theater: Greenwich Village and Avant-Garde Dance
In the 1960’s, a group of dancers convened at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, to exchange and present ideas. The collective became known as Judson Dance Theater, and … Continued