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NYC cafe owner mocked by two laughing vandals defacing his $16K dining shed
Kaiser Richter confronted the vandals outside his Lower East Side cafe.
Fillmore East plaque vanishes from NYC building, sparking rock'n'roll mystery where Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers graced the stage
A metal plaque commemorating the Fillmore East — one of the most storied, iconic venues in music history — has vanished from the site of the long-shuttered Lower East Side...
Tech CEO's ex-assistant convicted in grisly dismemberment murder as jury doesn't buy 'unconditional love' defense
Tyrese Haspil, 25, was found guilty of first-degree murder — and now faces up to life in prison.
NYC tech mogul killed by assistant over fear girlfriend would leave him if she learned he embezzled from boss: attorney
An assistant to a wealthy New York CEO killed the business mogul out of "unconditional love" for his girlfriend because he feared that she would leave him.
Chilling last words of beheaded tech CEO revealed as killer testifies about lavish gifts he gave to French lover
Tyrese Haspil, 25, testified in Manhattan court after allegedly killing mentor Fahim Saleh in his Lower East Side apartment building in July 2020.
Protege who beheaded CEO boss planned birthday for girlfriend despite knowing he wouldn't get away with alleged $400K theft: witness
A protege who beheaded his tech CEO boss knew he'd get caught but still planned the "most memorable birthday" for the French exchange student who took his virginity.
A chic loft in the NYC building that birthed The Velvet Underground lists for $1.79M
Welsh musician John Cale, now 82, once called this building his home for $25 a month -- and it's where he joined forces with Lou Reed to form the group.
Man slashed in brawl outside bowling alley -- one of three violent Manhattan street attacks in under two hours
A 21-year-old man was slashed in the neck during a violent brawl outside a Lower East Side bowling alley early Monday -- one of three violent Manhattan street attacks within...
Assistant beheaded tech CEO so girlfriend wouldn't find out he stole $400K from employer and leave him: lawyers
A tech CEO’s personal assistant claims he beheaded his boss in a crime of passion, his attorney argued Friday.
NYC's best new selfie spots include 'Alice in Wonderland' garden, historic theater
The city is ready for its close-up.
Straphanger slashed on Manhattan subway station — with attacker still at large
A 36-year-old woman is in stable condition after being slashed by a blade-wielding madman in a Lower East Side subway station early Sunday morning, the NYPD said.
Man, 34, stabbed steps from Lower East Side subway station: cops
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Brooklyn Fare Kitchen & Market opens largest location on Lower East Side
It’s been nearly three years since we first reported the lease signing, but Brooklyn Fare Kitchen & Market finally opened last week at Extell’s One Manhattan Square condo tower on the...
Lady Gaga cancels sister's bachelorette party at LES club The Box after pressure over sex harassment suit
After Page Six reported that Lower East Side artists were putting pressure on Lady Gaga to cancel plans to host her sister’s bachelorette party at The Box amid a sex-harassment...
Ronald Reagan’s failed assassin-turned-folk singer calls NYC a ‘cesspool of crime’ after canceling Manhattan gig
Even President Ronald Reagan's failed assassin-turned-folk singer is too afraid to step foot in the Big Apple — calling it a "cesspool of crime" after canceling an upcoming gig.
Lady Gaga snared in Lower East Side hipster stand-off over famed nightclub, The Box
After a lawsuit accused the Box nightclub of sexual harassment, some Lower East Side scenesters are urging Lady Gaga not to host her sister's bachelorette party.
Squatter sublets NYC apartment while owing 'betrayed' landlord $72K in rent
The alleged freeloader had no qualms renting the space out, though, charging as much as $1950 per room monthly since November 2021 on platforms including Airbnb and Craigslist.
Model left with broken jaw from brutal robbery outside swanky NYC lounge claims security just watched attack
A model left with a broken jaw and missing teeth during a brutal robbery outside a swanky lounge is now planning to sue the night spot — arguing their security...
New location, same schtick: Dani Luv chats return of Sammy's Roumanian
Dani Luv is the schmatlzy musician synonymous with Sammy's Roumanian.
Kamala Harris' stepdaughter peddles $5K textiles at NYC cannabis shop
A close-up of Emhoff's bright red nose and freckly forehead was attached to a striking $5,500 price tag.