"The original Coyote Ugly bar in the East Village is closing down after 27 years. The bar couldn't afford rent after being closed for six months due to COVID restrictions. Attempts to negotiate rent relief failed, leading to its closure. The owner, Liliana Lovell, announced that a new location might open soon on 14th Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Coyote Ugly gained fame after a movie was released in 2001 and now operates multiple locations across the U.S. and internationally. The pandemic also led to the closure of its San Diego location." - Erika Adams
