Both the Chase branch at Broadway and Chambers and the Capital One branch at West Broadway and Chambers will close before the end of the year. / 12 comments
Pearl River Mart has created a collection of (very cool) branded merch from Chinatown stalwarts to benefit the restaurants and some local non profits. / 4 comments
The city is installing a dedicated bike path down Broadway from City Hall to the Battery as part of an expansion of bike lanes across town. / 14 comments
Plus the Manhattan borough president offers grants for community groups; Adele Rahte shows at the Western Union building. / 7 comments
Downtown is being undercounted in the census and that matters for a lot of things, not the least of all its public schools. Do it today. / 3 comments
The local smoothie franchise Hawa has taken the space that was Razzle Dazzle Barbershop and is offering smoothies, juices, bubble teas and acai shakes and bowls. / 3 comments
J. writes to ask about the stations that were once in front of Whole Foods and the Mysterious Bookshop, plus an update on the dock at Duane and Greenwich. / 16 comments
Dozens of officers on duty to close off City Hall Park and the surrounding streets but hardly any of them are wearing masks, even when talking to the public. / 15 comments
The NYPD has closed off Chambers, City Hall Park and Ericsson Place to protect against riots that don't seem to be taking place. / 39 comments
Ron Silver's 100-year-old sourdough pancake starter, acquired as an art installation 10 years ago, is being repurposed for breads, bagels and other treats. / 5 comments
The Department of Health reports that complaints are down in Tribeca, but neighbors report that rats are on the move at all hours of the day. / 6 comments
Curbside seating shows signs of renewal at Gee Whiz; explorer in chief for downtown; jet fly-by; new producing director at the Perelman PAC.
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
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