Plus: Saturday lunch at Brushstroke; September 11 street closures and parking; Lilly O'Briens opened in its new space; more Big Belly recycling units downtown; ink on paper. / 3 comments
Plus: Watch it from the 9/11 Memorial this year; nail salon's move confirmed; the second Juice Press looks close; TV show "Forever" shooting here; Telepan Local ditches small plates; cheeseburger praise; new Warren Street bar; Senegalese choir; free preparedness stuff. / 1 comment
Total Tribeca meltdown alert! Plus: Washington Market Tavern lunch starts today; Loft Tour tickets on sale; Aqua goes salty; Warren storefronts on the market; 19 Park Place renderings; author Dawn Wells in person; Albany Street Plaza. / 3 comments
Plus: Something finally happening in the old Moomah space; Battery Park City Block Party (with talent show); World Trade Center staircase construction; Apexart on "reappropriating the sky." / 2 comments
Where there are currently five. Plus: Free community night at the 9/11 Museum; steak recommendations; camera obscura; Juice Press goes gray; fitness day passes; crime category. / 2 comments
About 4,000 people dressed in white descended on Rockefeller Park for dinner accompanied by opera. / 7 comments
Plus: Opening estimate for Juice Press on Murray; brunch at the Greek; fire-safety forum; Peace & Love; photo exhibit of people and their favorite music album; Tribeca Tower. / 1 comment
Plus: Añejo decided to open early; northwest Tribeca construction (including the Spring Street Salt Shed); new Front Street oyster bar; Tribeca Greenmarket report. / 2 comments
A.k.a. the "French Eataly." Plus: Nike Court sign-ups; what's coming to the Jerry's Café space?; beach tennis tournament; Floating Library at the Lilac; Gregory's Coffee opening on Hudson; 354 Broadway roof construction; Franklin Street topper.
Plus: How 30 Park Place will tower over its neighbors; aerial view of new WTC park; Dine Around Downtown event; the expanded Murray's Cheese Shop; Broadway demolition to start next year; Peter Hujar's photo of Independence Plaza North. / 7 comments
The temporary tennis court at Canal and Varick is a Nike promotion to introduce its Nike Court clothing line—timed to the U.S. Open, but likely with nothing else to do with the tournament. / 1 comment
From established institutions to daring newcomers, the Lower Manhattan food scene is flourishing. Nab a great deal during Lower Manhattan Tuesdays—and on Sept. 30, the Downtown Alliance hosts the annual Dine Around Downtown, a tasting event open to everyone. / Sponsored
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
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building