ART IN TRIBECA: MELVIN EDWARDS AT CITY HALL PARK
The Public Art Fund has installed six monumental pieces by the sculptor, whose decades of work explores the issues of slavery and the African diaspora.
SEEN & HEARD
Delimarie on Duane is closed. Plus Gotham Cheer cheers for Pride this weekend; Parm in BPC is still not closed; Bogardus gets an official ribbon cutting.
DESTINATION ICE CREAM: MISTER DIPS AT PIER 17
The Seaport and Pier 17 are coming back to life, with some new storefronts finally activated and the Fulton Street beer garden open again.
IN THE NEWS
Moxy hotel handed back to bank. Plus office vacancy rates continue to climb; 11 Beach owners sue its developer; Black Wall Street Gallery is vandalized.
COMMUNITY BOARD 1 AGENDAS FOR JUNE
Discussions on the Loft’s Candies building, Marc Forgione’s new project, the African Burial Ground, PS 150’s new digs, and more.
SEEN & HEARD
A gallery comes to One Hudson. Plus movies and exercise start now at the Seaport; River to River starts next week; a new Chinese restaurant opens in Fidi.
IN THE NEWS
Ballfield terrace repair now at $8 mill. Plus digging has started at 65 Franklin; more on Pier A; push back on luxury residential for 5 WTC.