Plus a 9/11 recollection from a child, now grown; scenes of downtown in shadow; a recounting of Philippe Petit's World Trade Center balancing act. / 3 comments
Plus local resident publishes debut novel; school bus on its way to Avenues brings out the fire fighters; local elected officials take on the robots; bar application for 88 West Bway.
Council District 1 is -- for the first time -- participating in participatory budgeting (say that five times fast), where ordinary citizens can propose projects in the district. / 5 comments
Just taking this moment to reflect on the day and all of you neighbors and this amazing spot we are so lucky to live in. / 1 comment
A network of bird-watching volunteers are patrolling the Tribute in Light every year, watching for especially dense gatherings of birds. When that happens, the lights will switch off for 20 minutes. / 3 comments
Plus street closings for tomorrow; Tribeca Trust loses an appeal to expand the historic district; Lekka -- the vegan burger spot -- may open in October. / 1 comment
The shop on Franklin, which carries Alan's own brand of men's and women's clothes and home goods, as well as a carefully curated collection of other designers, will close its doors on Saturday.
Plus Malibu Farm opens at the Seaport this week; the teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sails into Battery Park City from England; 121 Chambers gets the ok to add two stories.
Lots to talk about this month at CB1: congestion pricing, floating billboards and brownfield cleanup, but also licenses for Buddha Bar, 28 Liberty, Convene, 16 Hudson and 75 Barclay, among others. / 6 comments
There have probably been more complaints to the TC email about dog droppings than any other topic. So dog owners, what's the story? / 21 comments
A group of residents at the 1,700-unit Gateway Plaza are trying to keep the rents there from continuing to climb, and make sure units that were stabilized in 2009 will stay that way. / 19 comments
Plus a BPC dog walker is sentenced for stealing his charge; historical trivia in Fidi; the OMNY fare system has challenges; no feeding the squirrels. / 7 comments
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