Ray's Candy Shop On Avenue A Closing!

[Sal Paradise]

Just saw a piece on the local news about this. You know the Egg Cream spot that has been their for ever. So sad, Ray has been a fixture of Avenue A and Tompkins Square Park for as long as I have been in NYC. Landlord is set to boot him out for back rent and so forth. Pay him a visit before he is gone for ever. He is likely to wind up homeless when the store is taken away from him. Guy always gave away lots of free stuff and is a true character with what seemed like a warm heart.

http://gothamist.com/2010/01/07/rays..._instituti.php

[djmarbll]

That sucks! I went to a rally there a few months ago that Reverend Billy had there. His egg creams are amazing and they give you the largest order of fries I've ever seen. NYC is losing quite a few of the places that made it unique.

[Sal Paradise]

I just joined his FaceBook page. Will definitely pay his spot a visit this week.

[djmarbll]

I didn't meet Ray until this past summer, but his place has been a staple in the community for a long time. Sad to see another local business go.

[Sal Paradise]

^

[DaBownca]

Couple of questions
How old is the article I didn't see a date.
WTF with Muslim Fundamentalists shaking him down for coffee?
Can they just padlock the place without a court order? I don't think so even if he's month-to-month.
Did he make Lime Rickeys? Not reallyimportant but I love those like I love a real Egg cream.

[Sal Paradise]

Couple of questions
How old is the article I didn't see a date.
WTF with Muslim Fundamentalists shaking him down for coffee?
Can they just padlock the place without a court order? I don't think so even if he's month-to-month.
Did he make Lime Rickeys? Not reallyimportant but I love those like I love a real Egg cream.

article is from a little over a week ago. News report I saw on it was last night.

[D J 1 3 8]

many years ago I used to get chocolate milkshakes there on the reg

[DaBownca]

article is from a little over a week ago. News report I saw on it was last night.

Then we can hold out SOME hope ...the article said by Friday which would have been the 15th

[Sal Paradise]

Then we can hold out SOME hope ...the article said by Friday which would have been the 15th

RIF. News piece was last night.

[DaBownca]

RIF. News piece was last night.

RIF Pt II the article in the link said the managing agent said he had until Friday...thats what I was referring to.

[Sal Paradise]

RIF Pt II the article in the link said the managing agent said he had until Friday...thats what I was referring to.

Right, but what I am referring to was something that was as recent as last night. I think it was on Fox 5, but maybe it was one of the other local news stations.

[DaBownca]

Right, but what I am referring to was something that was as recent as last night. I think it was on Fox 5, but maybe it was one of the other local news stations.

Still if the article was right and they DIDN't close it friday we can hold out hope somewhat no?

[DaBownca]

Anyone have an update on this?

[Sal Paradise]

They are having a benefit in front of the shop TODAY at the SIDEWALK CAFE


Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Sidewalk Cafe
Street:
94 Avenue A, at the corner of 6th Street
City/Town:
New York, NY

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Ray's Candy Store is in trouble and needs your help!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/18/nyregion/18candy.html

Sidewalk Cafe will be hosting a benefit show, with both a $5 entrance fee and 15% of sales from the show going into Ray's pocket. There are no drink minimums.

LINE UP FOR THE DAY

NOON - Luigi Babe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAarta7LmdE

12:15 - Reww http://www.myspace.com/rewstarr

12:25 - Marilyn Kirby

12:40 - 5 minute video by Pam Kray

12:50 - Bowery Boys (Joff solo set) http://www.myspace.com/boweryboys

1:05 - (comedian) Andrew Lisa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yGSlB16xXM

1:15 - Shaker Pegs http://www.myspace.com/theshakerpegs

1:35 - Elastic No-No Band (Justin solo set) http://www.myspace.com/elasticnonoband

1:50 - (comedian) Steve Bossous http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAF-Rk_Mwo

2:00 - Mike Winkler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usif...eature=related

2:15 - A Brief View of the Hudson http://www.myspace.com/abriefviewofthehudson

2:30 - Jordan Levinson http://www.facebook.com/jordanandtheifthens

2:50 - East River String Band http://www.myspace.com/eastriverstringband

3:10 - Bill Murray Experience http://www.myspace.com/billmurrayexperience

3:30 - (performance artist) Johnny Lanzilloto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgPlRA7MLY0

3:40 - Nobody Can Dance http://www.myspace.com/ncd

4:00 - Joe Yoga http://www.myspace.com/joeyoga

4:15 - Chink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6J92bNlc0I

4:35 - The Fools http://www.myspace.com/thefools_lostandfound

4:50 - Daniella, Our Lady of Perpetual PMS http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...ogId=496640181

5:00 - Jessica Delfino http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbDR...eature=related

5:15 - Toby Goodshank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbDR...eature=related

5:45 - Closing show hoopla

[DaBownca]

They are having a benefit in front of the shop TODAY.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ray's Candy Store is in trouble and needs your help!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/18/nyregion/18candy.html

Sidewalk Cafe will be hosting a benefit show, with both a $5 entrance fee and 15% of sales from the show going into Ray's pocket. There are no drink minimums.

LINE UP FOR THE DAY

NOON - Luigi Babe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAarta7LmdE

12:15 - Reww http://www.myspace.com/rewstarr

12:25 - Marilyn Kirby

12:40 - 5 minute video by Pam Kray

12:50 - Bowery Boys (Joff solo set) http://www.myspace.com/boweryboys

1:05 - (comedian) Andrew Lisa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yGSlB16xXM

1:15 - Shaker Pegs http://www.myspace.com/theshakerpegs

1:35 - Elastic No-No Band (Justin solo set) http://www.myspace.com/elasticnonoband

1:50 - (comedian) Steve Bossous http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAF-Rk_Mwo

2:00 - Mike Winkler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usif...eature=related

2:15 - A Brief View of the Hudson http://www.myspace.com/abriefviewofthehudson

2:30 - Jordan Levinson http://www.facebook.com/jordanandtheifthens

2:50 - East River String Band http://www.myspace.com/eastriverstringband

3:10 - Bill Murray Experience http://www.myspace.com/billmurrayexperience

3:30 - (performance artist) Johnny Lanzilloto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgPlRA7MLY0

3:40 - Nobody Can Dance http://www.myspace.com/ncd

4:00 - Joe Yoga http://www.myspace.com/joeyoga

4:15 - Chink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6J92bNlc0I

4:35 - The Fools http://www.myspace.com/thefools_lostandfound

4:50 - Daniella, Our Lady of Perpetual PMS http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...ogId=496640181

5:00 - Jessica Delfino http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbDR...eature=related

5:15 - Toby Goodshank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbDR...eature=related

5:45 - Closing show hoopla

Dope.