Plus: Raccoon Lodge was stripped of its fake-log façade; three shoots—two TV shows and one feature film. / 7 comments
Plus: Ceiling collapse on Barclay; return of the "Alice in Wonderland" mural; checking in on 70 Vestry; Duane storefront rendering; no sign of Brandon Santander. / 4 comments
Plus: Two more confirmed stores at the World Trade Center mall; street-inspired art at hpgrp Gallery; the huge video screens on the way to Fulton Center; Battery Park City Authority meeting.
Plus: Man hit by two cars on Canal Street early this morning; tomorrow's City of Water Day events; City Hall Park art exhibit includes performers who serenade passersby. / 1 comment
Plus: The 9/11 Museum's first exhibit of 9/11-themed artworks; Baron Von Fancy's local favorites; Southbridge Towers dog owners defeat the proposed dog registry. / 1 comment
Plus: The JR mural is done; the sidewalk shed outside Best Market; shoots for "Law & Order: SVU" and a film (Spider-Man?); Grown & Sewn's women's collection; Naturino kids' shoes. / 2 comments
Plus: Door replacement on Desbrosses; new yoga studio on Broadway?; the plaza outside the World Trade Center Oculus; "The Dark Tower" and "Falling Water" shoots; store for lease on Broadway; possible Walker retail space action. / 1 comment
Plus: Buddha Bar appears to be going straight to the State Liquor Authority; Alex & Ani looks like a showroom; shoots for "Billions" and a Chinese TV series; the new JR mural. / 5 comments
Plus: "America's Response Monument" artist wanted the work to be touched; will kids' store on Reade be devoted to Naturino shoes?; new Spanish café in FiDi; Patrick Parrish ceramic exhibit.
Plus: Fireboat ride and other Hudson River fun; free summer movies at the Roxy; 349 Greenwich restaurant plans are shaky; Mindy of "The Mindy Project" lives in Tribeca; another F-18 flyover.
Plus: Zucker's asked 10 local chefs to create special sandwiches; Hank's Juicy Beef is likely open; the mural-in-progress at 100 Franklin.
Every now and them our little neighborhood gets mentioned on TV or in music—and then really resonates in social media. Warning: Unsavoriness ahead. / 4 comments
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: 101 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: 101 Franklin / 250 Church