There are two acres of quirky public open space on the roof of Pier 57 in Chelsea, perfect for sunning, views and picnics. / 2 comments
Joseph Pell Lombardi and his family have spent four decades restoring the 1872 octagonal residence to its former glory. / 8 comments
The former home of American industrial designer Russel Wright in Garrison, NY, is sited on a former quarry with 4 miles of landscaped trails on 75 acres. / 1 comment
The new food hall from Urbanspace is right across the street from one of the best kept park secrets in Fidi. / 1 comment
The new(ish) nature center dedicated to energy conservation is also near one of the more deserted beaches on the barrier island.
The journey is the destination in this case, with subways, light rails, Citi Bikes and ferries all in play.
Today is Frederick Law Olmsted's 200th birthday, so to celebrate take a stroll through Central, Morningside or Riverside -- and if you have wheels, go here. / 1 comment
It's worth a (2 mile) walk up to the Flatiron to catch Hugh Hayden's installation titled Brier Patch -- up till May 1. / 4 comments
A trail to Canada starts here. Plus a new listing for the Cast Iron House; the top downtown sale of 2021; a man is shoved onto the tracks at Chambers. / 2 comments
If you haven't heard a polka band yet this season, here's your chance. Plus, great scenery and two hours in Bear Mountain State Park. Did I mention the polka band?
Charles, I've appreciated your work on congestion pricing for a long time. One area that I never see addressed: what... — jeff / There’s an election this month!
If you said that the congestion tax was going to be used to lower train and subway fares we could... — Thomas Hagen / There’s an election this month!
Very very sad to hear this news. Kings has been a wonderful, welcoming neighborhood gem. We filled all our prescriptions... — SW / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
I... think it's possible for people who own one restaurant in one neighborhood which plays music to open a different... — Smarch / New restaurant coming to The Palm space
Oops, I mis-tabulated one of the six community district populations, above. Total population living in the NYC congestion zone is... — Komanoff / There’s an election this month!
This is heartbreaking. We moved to the neighborhood in 1996, pre-King's, and when my first son was born in '98... — Susan B / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
Instituting congestion pricing right now is grotesquely stupid. One of the biggest economic challenges facing NYC right now is the... — Thomas Hagen / There’s an election this month!