Plus: Babesta's Yummy World Christmas tree; Santa Claus at Washington Market Park; Ana Gasteyer's "Holiday Tipple"; answers to the first three Dead Restaurant posts. / 1 comment
Plus: What local politicians have to say about the nixing of the jail tower; "Fearless Girl" is mid-move; history of a neglected Franklin Street building.
Plus: McDonald's is indeed closing; new gallery will have its entrance on Cortlandt Alley; Orthodox Jewish comedian; fashion pop-up shop.
Andrew Kreps Gallery will join the burgeoning arts-and-design district of northeast Tribeca.
Plus: Soho Photo's postcard and print sale; World Trade Center toy store is a pop-up; meet jeweler Yoshinobu Kataoka; Native American Art Market.
Plus: An immersive theater experience about the author of "Peter Pan"; Thanksgiving animation on the base of 1 World Trade Center; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting; participate in a dominatrix's photo shoot.
Plus: Memorial for Niklas Ahern, killed by a hit-and-run driver; pet comedy show at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; Warren Street construction's eastward expansion is on hold.
Plus: Praise for a beet dish at Little Park; New York Academy of Art's facade unveiling; Robert Janz has his way with a phone booth; group show at Barney Savage Gallery. / 2 comments
Plus: Wonderful artworks of 56 Leonard and Tribeca Bridge; dog lost in Tribeca; food-cart garage in FiDi. / 6 comments
After Regen Projects backed out of its plan to open an outpost on Lispenard, Canada gallery decided to take the space. / 3 comments
Plus: Car crashed into Broadway sidewalk shed; Seaport District rooftop ice rink and restaurant open next month; when signage blocks a sidewalk; the sculpture on a 56 Leonard balcony. / 12 comments
Plus: Gitano's trees left out in the cold; activity at a Broadway storefront; "Opera + Jazz/Soul" at the 75 Club; abstract art. / 1 comment
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church