A bike rack and a granite boulder were added to the streetscape to help make the intersection safer. But don't get me started on flexible delineators. / 2 comments
One acre of public space that was once a haven for skateboarders is now open under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Plus a monumental installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park; Downtown Alliance honors safety officers; new left turn signal at West Broadway and Chambers. / 2 comments
The "Center for Climate Solutions" is a 33-acre development site; this plan so far is the "New York Climate Exchange" and is just five acres of the bigger site. / 2 comments
The LMDC recently voted to allow plans for the residential tower to go through, but with only 25 percent affordable units. / 2 comments
The city does not divulge addresses of shelters, but reading between the lines suggest they will be using the Radisson to deal with the influx of migrants. / 1 comment
More images of the striking areas under the bridge, including stone arches, steel trusses and hills of brick.
One acre of public space will open underneath a vestigial ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge now used for parking by the NYPD.
There are a lot of abuses of our shared public spaces, and that's not even including placard parking! / 14 comments
Plus a Mueller prosecutor buys a condo on N. Moore; a suit against the conversion of 55 Broad; congestion pricing is one step closer.
The city is clearing the way for the bike path. And plans for future dining sheds are still up in the air. / 41 comments
There is lots of action in the neighborhood this weekend. The key will be staying put or getting out early.
We are all mourning the passing of the last of the Capsouto brothers. We will remember them fondly for all... — Pamela Wittmann / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Tracy, This is such a nice tribute and so well said. If you want to come and share your thoughts... — Pamela Wittmann / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Capsouto Freres was a wonderful place where people could get great food at affordable prices. Mama Eva was always in... — Dan Alterman / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Madelyn, Thank you for your astute remarks. A truly wonderful family; each generation. — Suellen Epstein / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
Beautifully said, Tracy. — Franklin Foodie / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
My first date with my husband Steven 42 years ago was at Capsouto Freres. My husband did business with the... — Madelyn Wils / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76
When my women’s group feted me on my 50th birthday they asked me to pick my favorite spot so we... — Jean Grillo / Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76