Two "Concerned Dog Parents" were chased out of Liberty Park by a woman brandishing a rolled up newspaper and wrote to ask, "What's the deal?” / 34 comments
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Plus: Financial benefits to be reaped by Google and the owner of 550 Washington; the Port Authority has offered to manage construction of the stalled St. Nicholas National Shrine. / 2 comments
Also on Community Board 1's December agendas: The Worth Street reconstruction; Fashion Week's street impact; street fairs in Lower Manhattan; new sculpture in Finn Square; the state of City Hall Park; more. / 2 comments
"Anyone know what's going in on the southeast corner of Spring and Hudson? Lots of diggers there." —M. / 1 comment
Plus: The back of Tribeca Synagogue is curved, too; Rag & Bone's Tribeca store now sells women's clothing; rehabilitation of a White Street building; World Trade Center PATH station closed this weekend; Treadwell Park question; "Billions" shoot. / 2 comments
Plus: Balloon Saloon's fun display; local thefts (not even SoulCycle is safe); "homework therapists" in Tribeca; restaurant bake sale for Planned Parenthood; the battle over the World Trade Center name; "brutalized elegance" on Canal Street. / 1 comment
Plus: Anti-choice walk tomorrow; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Broadway clock face illuminated; UPS making customers pick deliveries up; Liberty Street block to close for 10 weeks. / 7 comments
"Do you know why the building at Canal and Vestry is being covered in metal?" —N. / 10 comments
"Is it a lightning rod mechanism? Is it from the time window washers got stuck on the building? Is it a window that can be removed from the inside to evacuate?" —A.
Plus: Last night's fireworks caused concern; cool tour of Tribeca's new indoor farm; Canal Street Market now has Mexican food; garbage in the Holland Tunnel off-ramp median. / 2 comments
Plus: The Oculus is still leaking, despite what the Port Authority says; artist places "Pissing Pug" statue next to "Fearless Girl"; assembly member Deborah Glick wants people to vote or face a $10 penalty. / 9 comments
A good tribute and history of our belived neighbor. Whst a tragedy for his family and a loss to our... — Lisa Schiller / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
Caro Pierandrea-Peter io ti conoscevo ed apprezzavano fin da quando eri bambino. Abito tuttora dove tu hai vissuto qui a... — Paolo / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
I was able to see it in Montreal, flew there for it.. and seeing a full total solar eclipse really... — Richard / Eclipse watchers from Tribeca to St. Johnsbury
Dearest Bro, I will never fully comprehend that after 51 years of love, understanding, sibling mischief, insightful talks and lots... — Valentina Bianco / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
Hope that's the case then. I would have expected to see cameras put up on every inbound street corner bordering... — Thanks / Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board
A beautifully written piece about an even more beautiful family. — Jennifer / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
In each of our careers, you can usually only count on one hand the truly special people you meet and... — Michael / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51