Ever since I first discovered its existence some years back, while researching the city’s past, I’ve had a mild obsession with Sig Klein’s Fat Men’s Shop. From the late 1800s until who-knows-when, it stood at 52 3rd Avenue, near the corner of 10th Street. For close to a century, it served the needs of fat men all over.

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In case you’re skipping the Red Bull cavalcade of speed this weekend and need something else to occupy you’re time, the Folsom Street East Fair is happening this Sunday. For their promotional images they’ve put together some rather inspired takes on the classic I HEART NY logo.

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Italians in Williamsburg maintain their traditions while coping with hipsters and yuppies who drop their pants during church processionals. “They dont respect us, all these young kids–artistes, whatever you call them.” Warning: This article will make you angry. [NYT]

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As the goodbye notes on boarded-up St. Vincent’s hospital continue to accumulate, across the avenue at the hospital’s doomed O’Toole building, an outdoor courtyard has filled up with discarded medical equipment.

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Also on the hunt for Hopper’s diner–check out the conclusions from Nighthawks Forever. [ShadeOne]

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In 2004, Zito’s Bakery closed after 80 years in business. At the time, along with rent increases and the rising price of coal, Mr. Zito cited the war on carbohydrates. Since then, the beloved bakery has remained empty and unrented.

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The Standard moves those picnic tables that were taking up the whole sidewalk:

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