Plus: Greenwich Hotel security is armed; David-vs.-Goliath battle at the World Trade Center mall; new ferry to (and hopefully from) Jersey City; how "Tribute in Light" affects bird behavior; arrests in placard fraud; call for high-school safety measures. / 11 comments
Citigroup opened its new plaza a day early, and it's quite pleasant. The main features are an oval lawn in the southeast corner, a reflecting pool, long wooden benches, a handful of café tables and chairs, and two large communal tables.
Plus: Theoretical floating garage proposed for Holland Tunnel off-ramp circle; how TV personality Savannah Guthrie spends her Sundays; smoking weed with Rohan Marley; armed robbery suspect; Streetsense question; an ode to the Nike store building. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's October agendas: Bogardus Plaza construction update; changes to 137 Duane; hotel liquor licenses; making Park Row friendlier to cyclists and pedestrians; more. / 5 comments
Plus: Pier 17's proposed canopy still needs to get Landmarks approval; possible new ferry to the southern tip of Staten Island; digital ads coming to subway cars and stations. / 1 comment
Plus: Sailing benefit for Hurricane Irma victims; F/A-18 flyover; temporary mural going up at the World Trade Center; Brazilian art. / 2 comments
Plus: Two ways to help hurricane victims; 1 Beekman is looking good; the Salty Paw has new owners and a new name; the Department of Transportation's shipping container kiosk; Scotch & Soda now open in the Seaport District; Seaport café partnered with a wine bar. / 3 comments
People had evidently grown to think the old mall's maritime accents were cheesy, but at least it tried to fit in. This building doesn't appear to give a whit.
Plus: Sifting through school-related data; the city established an Office of Nightlife; 66-story Fulton Street tower has topped out.
Plus: Benefit party for those affected by hurricanes in Texas and Florida; cast-iron decorative elements; neat old shoe repair sign; vacant retail space on Franklin; storefront paint job; Heyday expands again. / 2 comments
"Up until recently, 1 World Trade Center's entire spire was one color. Now there are two distinct white bands. I'm wondering whether that's functional or if the rest of the spire is going to be white?" —A. / 2 comments
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
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
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
If you read the article you’d see it is not true. Headline is misleading — Jennifer / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park