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Seen & Heard: The Wednesday Greenmarket Is Coming Back
Plus: Peeking over the fence at 460 Washington; another glimpse of the Canal Street landmark reno; the Tribeca Ball; AOA Express has closed.
In the News: Developer Allegedly Putting the Screws to BPC Renters
Plus: Forecast for Masa's Tetsu restaurant; the grand old New York Mercantile Exchange building on Harrison; Trinity Wall Street music festival; Battery Park carousel RFP; Roberta Freymann sample sale. / 2 comments
First Impressions: Urban Outfitters
I liked the new Urban Outfitters on Broadway even though it made me feel old! / 4 comments
BASIS Independent Brooklyn: Where Learning Is Loved
At BASIS Independent Brooklyn, we hold both teachers and students accountable for a child’s academic progress. And we only recruit teachers who love teaching—those who can teach students to love learning. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: Is 37 Warren’s Sidewalk Shed Ever Coming Down?
"For more than two years, our windows have been obstructed by the sidewalk shed accompanying the construction of 37 Warren. Do you have any information about the shed or could you direct me to the proper agency to complain to?" —L. / 4 comments
In the News: The Battery Park Carousel Is Delayed
Plus: Tribeca gym owner tells of racial taunts while a police diver; Gateway Plaza residents mobilizing; custom perfumer on Franklin; big plans for a FiDi building; Bogardus Plaza.
In the News: Developer Still Trying to Get BMCC To Move
Think of the condos! Plus: Duarte Square gets a pop-up garden; app developer Georg Petschnigg; new recording studio.
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Is Taking Shape
Plus: Temporary boiler on Thomas; a Whole Foods gripe; Sole di Capri suggestion; DAIN street-art exhibit.
Dean’s Pizzeria Has Closed
The new tenant, as close readers realized in January, will presumably be a bakery and possibly restaurant called Hawaii Cupcake Factory. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 3
New Kids on the Block: The Bullett Shop and Cafe Boca Ciega • A Landmark Reborn • Nosy Neighbor: 87 Leonard • Return of the Gay Pride Pier Dance • City Hall Park Art Show • Worth Street Construction • Chipotle • More