The public library branch on Murray Street is nearing completion after two years, but the libraries in the neighborhood remain closed for the coronavirus. / 1 comment
Neighbors on Franklin between Varick and Hudson have had a homeless encampment on their block for months, even as the city continues to reach out. / 27 comments
Plus demo permits are filed for the taxpayer at Church and Lispenard; a hockey player cooks with Forgione; mapping PPP loans. / 3 comments
With retail reopening, there's a whole new crop of local spots back in business: Stella, Flowers by Yasmine, Babesta; Plus Go Catering and Locanda Verde on the restaurant scene. / 9 comments
The restaurant, which has been in Tribeca for 30 years, will reopen once they know they can not just pay the rent but celebrate all that dining out means to customers and owners. / 3 comments
A view of Tribeca Hardware from the same perspective over the course of just a couple weeks is a symbol of how that business and its landlord weathered the events of 9-11 -- as did the rest of the neighborhood. / 3 comments
Both big boxes on Warren are back open for in-store shopping; Downtown Soccer League is taking registrations; Goldish will be back eventually. / 1 comment
Three city artists were tasked with inscribing meaning to each letter of the Black Lives Matter street mural on Centre Street.
With the NYPD enforcement unit now abolished, and no sign of the new tech solutions in place, it looks like we are back to square one. / 1 comment
The encampment at City Hall Park continues, even after the demands of the protestors were met. / 23 comments
Plus new leadership for CB1; a vacation for Manhattan Youth staff; and nail salons are now permitted to be open, so call your fave to check. / 1 comment
The loss of this store -- a fixture on Chambers for what I am guessing is three decades -- deals a real blow to the neighborhood. / 28 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