Some East Village graffiti has prompted a NYPD hate crimes investigation reports NY1. Police are reportedly looking into a piece which features a swastika (and an upside down cross). Building owner Alan Rabunski was upset after discovering the spray painted work on the side of his building, noting the “ingenuity, preparation, planning and also intent” it must have required. Although the writer’s motivation is unknown, vandals routinely employ ancient symbols and many writers who use swastikas aren’t doing it to be anti-Semetic. But Rabunski wouldn’t know that and sees it different: “[I[t is pernicious, it’s hateful and people ought to see it and be aware that this exists.” |NY1|
While out brunching in the East Village, a few bike messengers caught a thief trying to steal one of their rides. After batting him around a bit, one of the messengers began videotaping as they beat him over and over with the message, “Don’t steal bikes, bro!” The camera man’s footage and firsthand account of the bike thief beatdown is below. Read more »
The driver of a speeding NYPD car lost control on Avenue D and 6th Street this afternoon in the Lower East Side. The police car reportedly collided with an oncoming car before jumping the sidewalk and crashing into at least five, possibly eight, pedestrians including a baby. According to the EMS, “five of the injuries were serious.” |Streetsblog|
Despite the gentrification and wine bars, there’s still sleaziness in the East Village.
Photo: |Slickbyrd|
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