Using documents obtained by Edward Snowden, the Intercept has deduced that the AT&T Long Lines Building houses "a controversial NSA surveillance program that has targeted the communications of the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and at least 38 countries." / 3 comments
Plus: Chef Ichimura is said to have left Ichimura at Brushstroke; new 9/11 Tribute Center landlord playing the 9/11 card; helipad lawsuit.
Plus: Cars driving on the sidewalk to get around barricades; professional portrait sessions at Cos Bar; Pearl River Mart's signage; hachiya persimmons. / 15 comments
Plus: Two-alarm fire with no fire alarms; Tribecan is the subject of a contempt order.
Plus: Local politician's open letter to Donald Trump; a couple's apartment search ends in FiDi; an Army lieutenant colonel who lives in Battery Park City.
When patrons of a Tribeca restaurant harassed three women passing by, threatening to grab them they way Donald Trump would, the restaurant's staffers reportedly told the women to calm down and let the men enjoy their meal. / 37 comments
Plus: More on the Taylor Swift shrine opening next week; Tift Merritt concert; clarification about La Colombe and Chobani; the NYC Street Tree Map; Arlo hotel's bar. / 1 comment
Plus: Local politicians protest a big Nike store in Soho; more condos opposed to Battery Park City Authority changing South End Avenue without input; federal government to reassess maps that affect flood-insurance rates. / 11 comments
Plus: A comforting message on a day of despair; local source for exotic herbs and microgreens; construction of St. Nicholas church's dome has begun; McDonald's is closed for renovations; Buenos Aires perfumer opening on Crosby. / 1 comment
Plus: Discussion about possible changes to Wagner Park; a rare chance to see one side of Trinity Church.
Plus: Funky storefronts getting replaced; BMCC's 5 a.m. alarm; the weathered car that's always at Harrison and Greenwich; the Whopperito. / 8 comments
Plus: Artists opening their studios this Saturday; mysterious painted column; La Colombe expands its offerings; are Whole Foods carts literally shocking? / 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