Plus: Fulton Center opening date; Park51 conflict on Warren; World Trade Center traffic/security changes; Seaport preservation; Gibney Dance. / 1 comment
Plus: Local hospital says it's trained and ready for Ebola; 1 World Trade Center opening November 2, give or take a day; jewelry shop signs on at Brookfield Place. / 3 comments
Plus: Fitness classes for kids; the Police Museum has to move again; craft cocktails at Denny's; Gateway Plaza windows.
But for how long? (Update: No bells today.) Plus: A better pic of 1 World Trade Center's base lit up; teddy bear sculpture extended; Greenwich façade unveiled; Drill Fitness opening date; Italian dinner party. / 6 comments
Plus: H&M and Forever 21 are considering the World Trade Center mall; Cuomo pal vying for North Cove Marina; Citi Bike used as post-robbery getaway vehicle; canned-food drive. / 1 comment
"One WTC sidewalks are open to the public for the first time in 14 years," tweeted @WTCProgress. Not quite sure what the scope of this change was, I headed over.... / 4 comments
Plus: Eataly tests signage at 4 World Trade Center; St. Nicholas Church adds "National Shrine" to its name; Halloween pop-ups.
Plus: Hudson River Park benefit; Greenmarket update; Brooklyn Bridge closure; bulb-planting party at Washington Market Park. / 1 comment
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has agreed to a meeting to discuss why the historic districts should be expanded. Take action now: All you have to do is send an email. / 18 comments
Know where this was shot? Prove it. (Update: We have a winner!) / 1 comment
Plus: Patching cobblestoned streets with asphalt; Robert Janz street-art collages; Elle Decor book.
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