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Seen & Heard: Prize for best storefront barricade
Plus the best NYC sighting; the best sidewalk chalk drawing; the best guerilla flower display; and the saddest news on the block.
The expanding street art scene in Soho
Protestors and artists -- and artist protestors -- have added some amazing new art to the plywood around Soho, making an invigorating art walk around the neighborhood. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: The return of the galleries?
Retailers at Brookfield are opening for "curbside" pickup; a curbside celebration for first responders; one gallery starts "real art in real space in real time." / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Hidden in plain sight
The plaza at Greenwich and N. Moore is sunny and quiet with no workers upstairs; Plus demo starts on 1 Park Row; the search for a fictitious pet -- or not.
In the News: Ode to the Brooklyn Bridge
Architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi give a virtual tour of the bridge; local principals chat about remote learning; a former Tribecan and her mark on the art world.
Poetry about 9/11 that reverberates today
Local resident and BMCC professor Cheryl J. Fish has released a collection of poetry that discusses shared trauma and environmental crises. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribute at Tribeca’s Kitchen
Plus, it looks like Blood Manor has packed up; the Townley Cafe is just closed temporarily, despite signs to the contrary. / 5 comments
Weekend Distance Activity: Find the Space Invaders (or what’s left of them)
Don't read this post if you want to wander around looking for them for a while, to really kill some time. Do if you just want the guided tour. / 4 comments
Weekend Distance Activity: Take a street art walk
With the museums closed, the best way to catch some art is to stroll the streets. This week's shows include Steve ESPO Powers on Broadway and Spring and JR on Greene. / 3 comments
A man, a bike and an empty city
Matthias Dandois, who lives here in Tribeca, is taking advantage of the quiet streets to work his magic on two wheels. / 3 comments
Local photographer offers free webinar to benefit relief efforts
Kimberly Wang, a photojournalist and director, is offering her skills at visual branding to folks for free in exchange for a (voluntary) donation -- all so she can help in some way. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: The flyover and a city that’s unimpressed
During the Blue Angels flyover, the NYPD boat got the biggest cheers; beware Amazon delivery scams; a tiny play for a time of no plays. / 4 comments
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SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses