A grand nephew finds a series of snapshots taken from a south-facing balcony at IPN of the collapse of the World Trade Center and its affect on the neighborhood below. / 1 comment
It feels like spring. An OG might be expanding, seems like some Tribeca classics are being reactivated; and congestion pricing is on the agenda. / 8 comments
The staff will return to the office at least four days a week as of today, along with other city agencies, but meetings will be remote for now and maybe hybrid forever?? / 1 comment
Plus It's My Park Day is May 8 at both Duane Park and Washington Market Park; Hudson Square BID reopens its parks with more seating; Downtown Soccer League registration starts tomorrow. / 1 comment
The Tribeca resident, born in Hong Kong and raised on the Lower East Side, discusses school choice, crime and small business challenges, among other issues. / 11 comments
The mayor promises that the "city will reopen full strength" by July 1; in the meantime, bars will be back and curfews will be gone by mid-May. Plus local rates are way low. / 4 comments
Some feel-good stories for a Tuesday morning: a stranger pays it forward in Whole Foods; a Girl Scout troop will host a drive for Saint Vincent.
Comment here or send a note with ideas for getting a professional workout in the streets and parks. I've started the ball rolling with several local options.
Plus the Mmuseumm is open for visitors; a new DOB violations map for neighbors; a Downtown Alliance list of built out restaurants looking for a tenant. / 3 comments
The Fidi resident and parent of two young children discusses school choice, crime in the city and other quality of life issues. / 5 comments
Mayoral candidates will discuss the future of city parks; Deborah Remington at Bortolami; Eataly patio is open; Tribeca film festival will open with and In the Heights.
Born and bred on the Lower East Side, Marte answers reader questions on the borough-based jail for White Street, pedestrian safety and sanitation, among others. / 20 comments
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: 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