The upside-down martini glass, also known as the "Party's Over" symbol, was prevalent throughout the East Village in the late 1980s. Banner image of the anti-gentrification movement and practically synonymous with its creator, Peter Missing and his band Missing Foundation, the symbol is remembered by many old-time EVers, though the movement has long since been defeated. It is perhaps most closely associated with the Tompkins Square Park Riots of August, 1988.
Spotted as a recent addition to 5 Pointz in LIC.
In continuation of Peter's transit strike coverage, here's mine from Astoria to Manhattan across the 59th street bridge.
Cops were stopping cars with less than 4 people, so this morning about 8 people stopped to ask if we needed a ride....