Eavesdropping In: The Best And Worst Of Times For Street Vendors, Mars Bar Comes Down To Earth, You Won't Get Into Jane Ballroom

Times Square hero vendor sees spike in business. Post disregards "too soon" protocol and says its "booming." [NYP]

Meanwhile, the city cracks down on boring non-hero street vendors. [RunninScared]

For a moment, Mars Bar doesn't terrify innocent passersby. [Grieve]

Doghouse Saloon closes down. Sadly, it will reopen. [BoweryBoogie]

The five toughest doors in the city. Boom Boom Room was so much cooler when it didn't have an entrance. [Eater]

Lady Gaga digs Marina Abromović exhibit, doesn't care for Marina Abromović. [AnimalNY]

Formspring is reason #721 you're glad you went to high school before the Age of Facebook. [NYT]