The mug. The joke. The ironic title. Just could not resist, as much as I tried. / 7 comments
The founder of the largest music collection in the country has started a GoFundMe campaign as a last-ditch effort to keep this piece of music history in Tribeca. / 10 comments
Plus the tiny museum of contemporary objects opens Friday; Congressman Nadler to host a Sept. 11th Victims Compensation Fund event. / 1 comment
The MTA is in the final testing stage of its new system, which will make paying your fare with a smartphone or credit card an option as soon as this May at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. / 3 comments
Also, a birdcam set up to keep on eye on peregrine falcons; summer events in Battery Park City; a slideshow of scenes from Taste of Battery Park City; a runners event -- with CBD. / 8 comments
Plus Manhattan Youth honors local kids and adults; Torly kids hosts a kids book swap; a new family club proposed for Greenwich and Hubert; Washington Market Park celebrates Earth Day. / 2 comments
Plus Taco Bell on Fulton will serve beer and wine; Kings is serving up CBD products along with everyone else in the neighborhood; Philly Pretzel on Chambers is back. / 3 comments
Brookfield tested its Tiger Dam system last weekend -- a method for keeping the high waters out that replaces sandbags and can be deployed in minutes.
A big thank you to all the restaurants who have signed up to participate in Taste of Battery Park City, scheduled for April 13 at the marina promenade. / 15 comments
Plus could a Whole Foods bodega come to Tribeca? the Dominick has tax troubles; a survey of the residential developments in Hudson Square; no dust renos from the Journal.
The city’s racial dynamic was on full display last night at a presentation and CB1 hearing for the proposed jail on White Street. But the city provided little more info about its proposal. / 5 comments
Plus seeking info on the stake-out at Balloon Saloon; upcoming meeting for Tribeca Alliance Partnership; a proposed fee for paper bags; promises from the Five Boro Bike Tour. / 20 comments
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: 100 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: 100 Franklin / 250 Church