Plus: An addition for 1 White?; another Wolfgang's; Takahachi's Save Japan fund; Tribeca Meet & Greet; kidswear sample sale; R. Kelly and Cyndi Lauper; affordable art fair.
Plus: Grandma's House is open; Kitchenette closed for renovation; Lot-Less expanding aboca; fun with the police. / 2 comments
Plus: Another Potbelly; chanterelles at New Amsterdam Market; Paul Liebrandt doc nominated for an Emmy; kids' book authors on the Lilac; Vera Wang.
Plus: "Tribute in Light"; 9/11 anniversary plans; "The Sphere"; an old-looking room; Tribeca Film Festival head leaving; Atera non-review.
It's that time of the month again! What was discussed: Integrating the sidewalks (and possibly the garden) at Bogardus Plaza, the restaurant taking over Uncle Mike's, a big outdoor wine party, and more. / 1 comment
(Or 93 Worth or whatever it's being called.) Plus: Is the SHO going on without Shaun Hergatt?; trimaran race; Worth Kitchen restaurant opening; E.E. Cummings's letters.
Also on the CB1 agendas for July: Asphalt Green (maybe); North End Grill sidewalk seating; a bunch of FiDi restaurants; Bogardus Plaza; renovations to a W. Broadway façade; a new Seaport building; City Hall Park; Pier 25 issues; and more. / 7 comments
Plus: New to New Amsterdam Market; agendas for this week's two CB1 meetings; meet the cast of "Twelfth Night"; vintage photos.
Plus: Ad bigwig buys here; homeless shelter starts expansion; nightclubs funneling names to the police; historic ships; bike-share concerns.
Plus: A sign of progress at Asphalt Green; a swindler in the neighborhood; Duxiana and SamSara updates; flowers at Made Fresh Daily; lemonade for charity; artist Russell Sharon.
Plus: Inside a "Girls" loft; Landmarks OKs 361 Broadway topper; Fresh Direct nuisance; rowboat capsizes off Pier 40; 9/11 Museum deal?; new BPCA head; Demi Monde. / 1 comment
Plus: Developing Pier 40; new playground; chef Paul Liebrandt; lawyer's loft; school outrage; seahorses; CB1 election; school fundraising; Obama to visit again; fires; subway station leaking; a teacher reminisces; Mickey Drexler; lawn status.
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