To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience. The photographer Robert Ripps captured the events of that day and the following months.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience. The accompanying photos are from FDNY and NYPD officers.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience, and I will run their stories over the next three days.
The son of the owners of Hands On! remembers his father's handkerchiefs; Drew Nieporent remembers feeding 9/11 workers; a battalion chief remembers, but also examines what was learned.
The Times and The Guardian both take pessimistic views of downtown's future -- and while they both have stats to back it up, it's not a full picture IMO. / 6 comments
Community day tomorrow at the 1st Precinct; a boat tour on Friday; special hours at the 9/11 Museum; a concert at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; two shows at Soho Photo. / 1 comment
After we watched nearly 70 storefronts closed, there are now plans in the works for the former Tutto il Giorno, Manhattan Proper, 77 Warren, Reade Street Pub and more. / 9 comments
The project to replace the watermain on Worth Street is nearing completion, five years later. It will connect the neighborhood to the Third Water Tunnel. / 15 comments
The Soho resident, who came in fourth in the Democratic primary in June, will run again on Nov. 2 in the general election. / 11 comments
Plus Conde Nast subleases some space; Biscuits and Bath will open a BPC location; Intermix founder sells in Tribeca. / 4 comments
It looks like there's a ghost kitchen setup on the empty lot. Plus Todd Stone has a show at and of the World Trade Center; professional development at LMHQ, art on the streets.
Plus BMCC will honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11; a walk to end Alzheimer's around downtown; Pixar Putt adds late hours through Oct. 31. / 1 comment
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