...coming soon to FiDi. Plus: Bloomberg talks Park51 with Jon Stewart; more about Park51 developer Sharif el-Gamal; beach volleyball; the Municipal Building's Gustavino tiles.
Here comes the fun: Anojja Shah chatted with Donna Walcavage, designer of the Pier 25 playground, about what kids can expect when the playground opens in October.
What's next at the restaurant's ever-changing upstairs. Plus: Marc Forgione; Terroir; real-estate uptick; Dance New Amsterdam fights on; Michael Kinsley on Park51; local company on big Inc. list; Tribeca pioneer passes away; another FiDi condo conversion?
The high road suits him. Plus: Sheldon Silver disappoints; Grandaisy delights; Plein Sud and Wall & Water get reviewed; Theater Bar preview; Bank of America at WTC?; Russell Simmons; FiDi's District. / 1 comment
Protest vs. protest. Plus: Rick Lazio beats the anti-mosque drum; actor Josh Brolin; a Tribeca penthouse.
Plus: Half off at Taj Tribeca; Chambers to go one-way this week; and a local theater company is moving.
Cool gift idea at Babesta Cribz. Plus: Brooklyn Bridge closure begins; winemaker dinners; a local entrepreneur's upcoming book; writing workshop opportunity; Moomah to serve beer and wine.
...has a name. Plus: Maserati update; FiDi for singles; the aquarium "trend"; nautical design; and what would a news roundup be without an item or three about Park51?
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
Plus: Deals at Torly Kid and Khushi; Tribeca Grill Rhône wine event; Elvis Day at Tribeca Treats; opening tonight at Jack Hanley Gallery.
In "Progress Report: Opening Soonish," I looked at the businesses due to open in the next month and a half. Here's what's farther out on the horizon. One caveat: A lot of the info is from months ago and is uncomfirmable.
Plus: Obama dips a toe into the discussion, then pulls it out; a literato at Cercle Rouge; and a local bar survives a sting operation.
FiDi voted for Mamdani! Who’s carrying Downtown now, Tribeca? (Hint: it’s not your yoga mat) — FiDiGuy / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
LOL the Trump Derangement Syndrome is still going strong! — Mr T / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Agreed -- I was disappointed to see the break-down from my voting precinct. I very proudly voted for Mandami and... — ReaderOnDuane / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Not to mention tacit or active approval of the incredibly gross gutter racism the campaign engaged in. Cuomo has no... — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
So disappointing to see Tribeca lean towards Cuomo. Guess majority of our neighbors love themselves and their pocketbooks, vs wanting... — MME / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Visitors who were here for the marathon? No idea! — malcolm / Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion starts in two weeks
Will another gym be opening in a different location? — Charmaine / Mayweather Boxing + Fitness will close at the end of the month