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A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets
A neighbor with roots in the restaurant biz is seeking local artists to bring some of the neighborhood's curbside restaurant structures a little more color and, he hopes, foot traffic. / 12 comments
In the News: Shelly Silver will go to jail
The former speaker of the state assembly who represented downtown and who was convicted twice on corruption charges, was sentenced to 78 months in prison in July. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Maman coming back
The cafe will open outside on Sept. 8; Bubby's draws a crowd; art on the fence at WMP; some activity at PS 89. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Mr. Chow is back
Plus Sushi of Gari is now offering delivery; Citi Bike is offering free rides to first-timers; and the Downtown Alliance is offering a free seminar on the Black community in the 1650s. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Preparations at Square Diner
Plus reflections on the bean; Aire Ancient Baths are back open; hotels are coming back online; a stuffed cat who misses his owner. / 2 comments
Recent closings in the neighborhood
More bad news: Da Mikele on Church has closed; Grey Dog will never open; and David Weeks is moving to Brooklyn. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Breakfast from Crown Shy
A box of treats from the pastry chef at Crown Shy; Tiffany's where it all started; Seaport openings this fall.
Recent openings around the neighborhood
The studios are coming back: Real Pilates, Book Nook, Fred Astaire. And a new project from the Grand Banks folks gets its liquor license. / 19 comments
Seen & Heard: Ways to go to the (old) movies
Plus you can now send Lekka Burgers across the country; Mulberry & Vine opens uptown; Stuy as a backdrop for schools special.
In the News: Black American art in a local loft and a Bronx gallery
Plus 30 Warren's scraps go to a community garden in Queens; Glowbar is stuck in the off position; luxury home sales picking up? / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ok Uniform still open for business
Plus the Manhattan borough president offers grants for community groups; Adele Rahte shows at the Western Union building. / 7 comments
Field Trip: Beacon, NY
You can see and do a lot in Beacon in one day, even without wheels: kayak, hike, beach it, see some art and eat pretty well. / 3 comments
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Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just... — SW / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nonna Dora's is such a lovely addition to the neighborhood and we go there often, both with family and friends.... — TM / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway