The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek died naturally of heart disease, the city Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday. The iconic new-wave rock star, 75, was found unconscious inside his Gramercy Park pad around 4:14 p.m. Sunday by his estranged wife, supermodel Paulina Porizkova. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s unclear how long Ocasek, born … Continue reading Ric Ocasek of The Cars Passes →

Thanks to the unrelenting rise of rent prices, few beacons of Old New York have managed to remain in this city. And even if they have, it seems their days are numbered. The latest icon forced to shutter is The Paris Theater. Tucked on a Midtown side street between Bergdorf's and The Plaza, the last … Continue reading Manhattan’s “Paris Theater” Closes After 71 Years →

Andrew Dice Clay is returning to his stand-up roots. The Diceman will perform at a New York comedy club — for the first time in 20 years. The comedian will test out new material at the Stand’s downstairs club in Union Square sometime this Fall. Clay will also offer guests a “VIP experience” that will … Continue reading Andrew Dice Clay Returns to His Stand-Up Roots With Shows In NYC →

A preservation group is asking the city to grant landmark designation to the interior of the White Horse Tavern, the legendary New York literati gathering spot that was recently sold. In what is a relatively rare request, the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (also known as Village Preservation) urged the City’s Landmark Preservation Commission … Continue reading Preservation Group Seeks To Landmark Interiors Of White Horse Tavern →