THE CANDIDATES 2021
The candidates for City Council District 1 and mayor were sent a questionnaire based on reader questions. I will be running their answers as they come in. You can see the original list of questions here.

Christopher Marte for CD1
Born and bred on the Lower East Side, Marte answers reader questions on the borough-based jail for White Street, pedestrian safety and sanitation, among others.

Denny Salas for CD1
The Soho resident answers readers’ questions about issues ranging from school choice to supporting small business to preserving affordable housing.

THE MOVIES ARE BACK
The Battery Park City movie theater will open on April 23 at 25 percent capacity, max of 50 in each auditorium. It’s something. Also opening: The Roxy Cinema.

SEEN & HEARD
Oculus Beer Garden is open. Plus fundraiser for Duane Park and shred day for your unwanted docs; friends of Cuomo in high places; Alteration Specialists is back open.

DAVID HAMMONS INSTALLATION IS UNDERWAY
“Day’s End,” which celebrates waterfront history and the Westside’s cultural history as well, will be finished by mid May.

MORE SEEN & HEARD
Mayoral candidates will discuss the future of city parks; Deborah Remington at Bortolami; Eataly patio is open; Tribeca film festival will open with and In the Heights.

WHERE IN TRIBECA?
Gallery space to be? Where in Tribeca is this portrait of a lady?