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.
Plus: Intentional misalignment at 111 Murray; a new name for Yorganic?; Babesta Threads has closed; the Tribeca Scavenger Hunt is this weekend; swimwear trunk show; city council candidate forum. / 2 comments
Plus: Jennifer Lawrence is trying to rent her new Tribeca apartment; Canal Street Market's food hall opened today; the condo tower under construction at 45 Park Place. / 1 comment
Plus: Cab driver died in Battery Park City; William Street tower seeks foreign funding; Chambers/topper approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission; Squadron introduces bill to flush out Trump's state tax returns. / 4 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: 101 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: 101 Franklin / 250 Church