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The Low Down on Hi-Fi: Still Open!
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Jen Carlson
Published Mar 4, 2011
Modified Mar 4, 2011
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Earlier today EV Grieve posted notice that the East Village spot Hi-Fi (formerly the beloved Brownies) was shuttered by the NYPD; according to the signs on the door, this was due to "illegal sale of alcoholic beverages." (The signs also stated that "removal of property from the premises was prohibited"—so at least we knew their amazing jukebox wouldn't be going anywhere anytime soon.) However, we just called Hi-Fi and were assured that they are open (we could even hear the aforementioned jukebox in the background!)—so go, drink, and be merry... because those signs were real, and the end may be nigh. Or not.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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