Plus: The Oculus is still leaking, despite what the Port Authority says; artist places "Pissing Pug" statue next to "Fearless Girl"; assembly member Deborah Glick wants people to vote or face a $10 penalty. / 9 comments
Plus: When Laight Street was home to Manhattan's first Turkish bath; the aggressive ticket sellers at the Battery; fight between two food vendors leaves one in critical condition.
Plus: The Bar Works on White appears to not be happening; the name of the Chibeca paint store; Water Street Greenmarket; insidious new form of graffiti; Verizon store on Canal. / 3 comments
Now that we've established why placard abuse and related violations are a problem, here's yesterday's announcement from the Mayor's Office. It promises new controls, increased enforcement, and "long-term technological solutions." / 4 comments
The folks behind @Placardabuse are on a mission to put a stop to the institutional corruption that allows cops and other city employees to park illegally, avoid tolls, and break other laws. / 11 comments
Plus: Someone claimed that $24 million lottery ticket; layoffs and other cost-cutting measures at the Trump Soho Hotel; the Manhattan U.S. attorney's office is a dump. / 3 comments
Plus: The Smile Newsstand's story has changed; real-estate sales office on Leonard; progress on new Starbucks on Chambers; Bar Works co-working space is nearly ready; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting. / 4 comments
Plus: A look at last weekend's Taste of Tribeca; there was a fire on Reade; Upper East Side bakery has a stand at the World Trade Center mall; cute dog photo.
Plus: Learning to make pizza at Kesté; the FDNY football team's pet chicken; 9/11 families upset about the 9/11 Memorial being used for a TC shoot; the Mysterious Bookshop.
Plus: The former Nobu space is for rent; a more logical explanation for the Smile Newsstand being closed; poke restaurant progress; the Department of Transportation's sad pedestrian plaza on Franklin Street. / 3 comments
Someone who bought a $24 million lottery ticket in Tribeca has till next Thursday to claim the prize. / 3 comments
Plus: More on the Seaport District's food-related plans; when Governors Island stayed open late; Treadwell Park Downtown opening in Battery Park City; storm resiliency planning.
Probably still flows from what was Collect Pond (between Centre and Lafayette streets just north of Leonard), even though it's... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: Modern Bread & Bagels is moving forward
Yes, Jean, bring back a supermarket to Tribeca! If you want a six pack of Schweppes Tonic or Canada Dry... — George Bacon / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
Not sure why people here don't appreciate the Whole Foods, I think we're super fortunate to have such a big... — Michael / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
Thank you, TC for bringing this new establishment to our attention. If anyone doubts the wonder and excitement that many... — SoHo / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
They used to. Nowadays most people in my building sho on line. I am the only one seen with grocery... — R. / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
I shop at Patel and other stores on 74th St in Jackson Heights often. I recommend it. — C’est Moi / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane
OMG Food Emporium! I know you know old Tribeca! — Lifer / New Kid on the Block: Meadow Lane