Finally, a realistic plan that will make the bridge better, safer and more pleasant for both cyclists and pedestrians. Yay. / 4 comments
Plus: Activity at the old Nobu space and a Subway shop; A&E Buying Office on Warren; Queens outpost of Tribeca Barber & Beauty School; "Quantico" and "Law & Order" shoots.
Plus: Netting extended at the Battery Park City ball fields; update on the Duane Reade pharmacists whose store is closing; utility work at Tribeca's Cornerstone; Reade Street retail space mystery; a late Tribeca artist's show at David Zwirner. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's February agendas: The Five Boro Bike Tour; the new building at White and Sixth; a bunch of street fairs, including one on Beach; the Tribeca Family Festival; Yves sidewalk café; Tribeca's Kitchen liquor license; more. / 10 comments
Plus: Joseph Carini Carpets collaborates with Japanese ceramicist; "After 9/11" memoir by former I.S. 89 student; Pen Parentis's September lineup. / 6 comments
Plus: The former Matsugen space is going to be a three-level store; digging out dirt on Leonard; townhouse renovation (and enlargement); "Lost Jazz Shrines" concert; Transportation Alternatives street fair to involve artisanal food; event space with piano. / 2 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: Start date for the five-year Worth Street reconstruction; whether to give 70 Vestry 33 more private parking spaces; Two Hands sidewalk tables; Five Boro Bike Tour street closures; several event permits; Wichcraft and Chipotle liquor licenses; the Flea update. / 3 comments
Life on the indie fringe. Plus: Placard parking outrage; Alexis Stewart sells her penthouse; agita over Tom Otterness's disturbing past; Sacha Baron Cohen and Usher looking for rentals; LMDC boots Julie Menin.
CB1 took issue with it because the State is very clearly incorrectly applying the law. CB1 is correct. The State... — person / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
I personally am supportive of the legal dispensaries. If this location meets the state's requirements, I am all for it.... — mary amsterdam / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
I should clarify that I am NOT in favor of making it illegal to smoke outside, since we all know... — malcolm / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
To me, the issue is not the legal shops. The State screwed up by delaying the rollout so much that... — malcolm / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
Also "Exclusive use as school/place of worship "While the law uses the phrase 'building used exclusively' as a school/place of... — james / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law "provides that the [200/500 ft] measurement be taken in a straight line from the center... — james / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
With the passing of David Bouley, it will be so right to finally have a first class restaurant back at... — Jean Grillo / Seen & Heard: Grand Banks is open