There was lots of good Halloween action on the streets last night, with treats for kids and adults alike. / 3 comments
As part of the Open Streets program, the city is closing Duane from Hudson to West Broadway from 4 to 8p. They should have closed ALL of Duane.
Plus an overview on coastal resiliency plans; Vuori coming to Soho, Bâtard makes the Guinness Book of World Records. / 2 comments
Discussions of bike paths, the logistics of the last mile, liquor licenses and more.
Lots going on this weekend for Halloween -- including the annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday and parade on Sunday.
Plus tips for easy crafts for fall from a local studio; following the money from the PAC to 5 WTC; an analysis of congestion pricing. / 9 comments
Plus gardening events at City Hall Park; a discussion of a dog run for Elk Street; rooftop shenanigans. / 5 comments
A coalition of Seaport community organizations have sued twice and this time got some traction, halting progress on the site -- for now. / 12 comments
Residents can submit proposals for the councilmember's allocation of $1 million.
The big topic this month: the board's list of priorities for capital and expense budget items. / 1 comment
Using trucks with sprayers attached, the city will spray throughout the night and early morning throughout most of downtown. / 13 comments
Plus a resale luxury shop; Color Vue salon closes on Warren; Pace Gallery will open on Broadway.
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: 100 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: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building