"I actually just wanted to stroll through the neighborhood," said photographer Peter Koval when I asked why he had been sketching Tribeca. "But seeing how it changed—and the nostalgia of what I remembered—inspired me to record it." / 4 comments
The late artist is having a moment. Plus: Portraits made with push pins; 75 Wall may go rental.
Not to mention Joan as Police Woman, Richard Pryor double feature, the Tribeca Meet & Greet, a new "café society" venue, the Magic School Bus, Eleven Madison Park, Jolie Holland, and art galore. / 1 comment
"Any idea what happened to the SS Lilac that was tied up at Pier 25? Thought it was there yesterday—now it's gone?" —M.
Plus: New hair salon; Koko's take-out window; redistricting Lower Manhattan; community theater. / 1 comment
Not to mention Nanci Griffith, Sloane Crosley, curable blindness, and a lot of art.
(Now with photo!) Plus: Two films by Jared Skolnick; Battery Conservancy's plant sale. / 1 comment
As well as Eliot Spitzer, Mayim Bialek, John Cassavettes films, Gilbert Gottfried, and art.
Plus: World Trade Center audit; anonymous doorman; Kutsher's review; Trinity Church and Hudson Square; Dominique Strauss-Kahn movie; new Aáron Sánchez restaurant; American Icon expands.
Not to mention important work by three Hollywood directors, jazz by Randy Weston, three writers, art aplenty and possibly Peaches.
Plus: Food truck clusterfudge; Illuminate Lower Manhattan; a fascinating look at the history of 121 Hudson. / 1 comment
Plus: The new Super Linda opening date; a visit with artist James Rosenquist; Irish Hunger Memorial; train enthusiasts; 155 Franklin penthouse; Big Apple Greeter.
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