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Nosy Neighbor: Why are there horses at Duane Park?
The equine touches on the fence surrounding Duane Park are a nod to the trough originally installed when the park was designed in the late 1880s. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Exhibit on the history of the city’s water
Plus the woman who painted the neighborhood storefronts -- literally; a tribute to a historic building in Lego; more from the Mu$eum of Finance.
In the News: One last shot for the Bridge Cafe?
The second generation owner of the two-century-old bar may have to toss in the towel. Plus an underground railroad stop at 36 Lispenard; the timeline of the Weinstein investigation. / 2 comments
A stroll through the city, and downtown, in 1911
A Trip Through New York City -- including downtown -- was shot by a team of cameramen from Sweden in 1911, restored by MoMA in 2018 and recently colorized by a video editor. / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Could this be a piece of the Old Stone Bridge?
A very large, flat stone paver, found underground near Lispenard. Could it be a piece of the Old Stone Bridge over Canal?
Seen & Heard: Rector Street Bridge coming down
Plus looking down Warren in the '80s; Church Street School's The Event scheduled for March 10; 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk planned for April 26. / 4 comments
The building — and the history — destroyed at 70 Mulberry
The Museum of Chinese in America housed its entire collection at the building -- save what's on display -- and curators are assuming it is now all lost. / 4 comments
In the News: ARC still searching for a new home
Plus a slideshow of historic images of the neighborhood; Spring Natural closes after 47 years; 315 Church destroys a historic element; Jin Soon makes a Cosmo list. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out
Plus an expert on Hamilton speaks at Fraunces Tavern; the China Institute hosts events to celebrate the year of the rat; a winter farm share at the Seaport. / 5 comments
Agnes Denes at The Shed: The excuse you needed to visit Hudson Yards
Use the brilliant new retrospective of environmental artist Agnes Denes' work at The Shed as an excuse to tool around Hudson Yards -- even if you skip the mall.
Construction update: The remnants of streetcars on Vestry
Yes, Virgina, there was a trolley line on Vestry Street -- and Hudson and Desbrosses and Greenwich. So when the city goes digging, they are bound to find a yoke or two! / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Will the sun come out on the Sun Building clocks?
"I have been waiting to see if they are refurbishing the beautiful clocks on the two Broadway corners. There is a box next to the dismantled one…I’m hoping it contains some parts for repair." / 2 comments
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Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Not MTA. Not TA. Not BMT. Not Beach. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
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This is really cool. I always thought it was the WTC construction that displaced Little Syria, so interested to learn... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the insight, I went today and through enjoyed my sandwich as well. Cheers! -Rick — Rick / Sandwich shop coming to Church and Duane
This is tragic. Mr Chow has been part of the fabric of this corner for two decades — the kind... — N Moore Girl / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing