New York City, Photography Herman Yung New York City, Photography Herman Yung

Remembering NY: Gas station on Houston and Lafayette

Photo by Herman Yung

Taking a stroll down memory lane to a not-so-distant past: Here is the BP gas station at the corner of Houston and Lafayette, taken in March 2016. Today if you walk on by, you'll be greeted by a huge dirt hole as construction begins on a multi-level luxury apartment complex. Fun times.

By the way, who remembers when this BP was a Gaseteria? Here are some photos of it prior to its name change thanks to the NYPL.

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5 people arrested in East Village explosion that killed 2 last year

I don't think I've ever seen or posted this particular video of the East Village explosion last year that level 2 buildings and killed 2 people. The buildings were home to Sushi Park and Pommes Frites, 2 East Village staples, as well as several apartments. Yesterday, the city arrested 5 people 4 of whom are now seeing manslaughter charges for the explosion due to improper gas work.

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