A Gigolo, a Dead Body, City Mayhem. In Other Words, the Good Old Days.

New York City loves to tell stories about itself. In the new low-budget film “Bunny,” the East Village of the ’90s — before Whole Foods and Target arrived — is a nostalgic template.

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Restaurant Review: Bánh Anh Em in New York’s East Village

Bánh Anh Em, in the East Village, sizzles with scrappy, ad-hoc cooking that shows off the full fervor of the cuisine.

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Halloween Adventure, the Store Where It Is Always Spooky Season

Halloween Adventure, a fixture in Lower Manhattan, has long prided itself on being a place where customers and employees can express themselves.

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Sure, These Comics Can Make You Laugh. But Can They Hit a Jump Shot?

A weekly pickup basketball game in Manhattan is populated almost entirely by professional funny people from all corners of the comedy landscape — stand-up comedians on their way up, comics past their primes and even industry A-listers.

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How Ali Sethi Spends His Day Getting Ready for a Music Tour

The singer meets up with bandmates to rehearse, enjoys food that reminds him of childhood and stays out late dancing.

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Restaurant Review: Kabawa in the East Village

Our critic reviews Kabawa in the East Village, where Paul Carmichael brings a singular skill (but no fussiness) to the food he grew up on.

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How Lena Imamura, a Neon Light Artist, Spends Her Day in the Studio

Lena Imamura, the co-owner of GLO Studio, taps into her alter ego to get through a day of flames, shopping for materials and karaoke.

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Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

An Irish expatriate, he created Sin-é, a bare-bones cafe that became an unlikely magnet for stars like Sinead O’Connor, Bono of U2 and Iggy Pop.

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Khadejha McCall’s Fashion Legacy Is in Limbo

Khadejha McCall was a rising design star in New York before her life changed course.

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How Brandon Kazen-Maddox, an American Sign Language Artist, Spends Their Sundays

Brandon Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.

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