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Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost
The pandemic stole so many lives, including those who invested so much in this neighborhood. And it has destroyed no less than 60 businesses. / 14 comments
Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane
The restaurant currently operating as Serenata -- in the former Max space -- was granted a liquor license by CB1, despite the fact that it's been serving all along. But hey, it's a pandemic! / 12 comments
BNY Mellon seeks to eliminate the public lobby space at 240 Greenwich
The bank plans to create an enhanced public plaza at Murray and West as well as improved streetscapes along Greenwich and Murray. But it is also proposing to eliminate the POPs inside its lobby. / 14 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why does the tap water taste funny?
Repairs to the century-old Croton Aqueduct means our drinking water is coming from west of the Hudson for a change, and it taste different over there. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Indoor dining starting Feb. 12
Plus other virus-related updates, including expanded vaccine eligibility for those with 9/11 pulmonary conditions; middle schoolers go back to the classroom; local rates are among lowest. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Sarabeth’s adds curbside seating
Plus some local kids are making masks that include a donation; Horace Greeley gets masked up; ice sculpting at Brookfield for the Lunar New Year. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Billy’s Bakery is open
Plus a mayoral candidate forum on Sunday; Groundhog do-over TODAY from 4 to 6; open house at Church Street School.
What do you care about?
Over the next months I hope to interview each of the candidates for the City Council District 1 seat. Tell me what you want to know. / 23 comments
Community Board 1 agendas for February
Changes afoot at 42 Walker; liquor licenses for the new Mexican on Duane Park and the hotel rising at 456 Greenwich. Plus the borough based jails still on the agenda. / 2 comments
Dedicated bike lanes coming to Brooklyn Bridge
Finally, a realistic plan that will make the bridge better, safer and more pleasant for both cyclists and pedestrians. Yay. / 4 comments
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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