59 FRANKLIN WILL BE DEMOLISHED THIS MONTH
Failed plans at 59 and 65 Franklin are destroying the entire block, building by building.

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PARTS OF BROOKLYN BANKS WILL OPEN MAY 24
One acre of public space will open underneath a vestigial ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge now used for parking by the NYPD.

SLIDESHOW: BROOKLYN BANKS AND THE ARCHES
More images of the striking areas under the bridge, including stone arches, steel trusses and hills of brick.

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COURT TIMES FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST
The court in Washington Market Park has long been corrupted by people making a buck off a free public amenity. But this is especially brazen.

ANOTHER GALLERY MIGRATES TO TRIBECA
Colombian gallerist and hotelier Lio Malca has bought a space at 60 White, between Broadway and Church, relocating from Chelsea.

SEEN & HEARD
Maxwell Social opens in June. Plus Au Cheval adds lunch; Chanson Le Salon closed temporarily; Friedman’s starts work.

IN THE NEWS
Leaning tower of Fidi is also fire hazard. Plus a supertall for Fidi is scaled down; art that honors Little Syria; mid-century at 70 Vestry.

PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC SPACE THAT MAKE NEIGHBORS NUTS
There are a lot of abuses of our shared public spaces, and that’s not even including placard parking!