BMCC's new Fiterman Hall—replacing the one irreparably damaged on 9/11—opened yesterday, so I moseyed over for a peek. Anyone with a staircase fetish is in for a treat. / 4 comments
Plus: A waiter I admire; Tribeca Summit sponsored clobber; 9/11 Museum stalled; Sheldon Silver takes up the cause of Gateway Plaza pet owners. / 1 comment
(Denied.) Plus: More work at 87 Leonard; thriller shooting nearby tomorrow; commemoration plans for the 9/11 anniversary. / 10 comments
Plus: Man killed by New York Stock Exchange security truck; scaffolding promo for the "Canyon of Heroes"; detox program; handbag sample sale.
(UPDATE: It's still open.) Plus: Kurt Gutenbrunner; Baked by Melissa; free disco speakers. / 2 comments
Plus: Fika update; All Good Things signage; a silly summer read; 87 Leonard mystery; 205 Hudson question. / 2 comments
Know where this was shot? (Hint: It's a restaurant's unisex restroom, and the window is in an exterior wall.) Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 8 comments
Plus: IPN benefit; handbag store open; Sushi of Gari is hiring; South Street Seaport's new Pier 17 one step closer to reality.
"I've walked past this structure for years and still have no idea what it is. Any insight?" —R.
Plus: Updates on the Butterfly and Tribeca Canvas; SHO Shaun Hergatt's new name; 9/11 victims' families are upset again.
Sigh. Plus: The Hudson Square Garbage Garage, going up fast; a bit of Asphalt Green intel; the Baker showroom space is in play; Taj Tribeca. / 15 comments
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Read the story. — Tribeca Citizen / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
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