Plus: What Landmarc's Marc Murphy eats; an actress's loft; the life of imam Feisal Abdul Rauf; Dick Cavett preaches to the choir. / 2 comments
Plus: James Franco reviewed; pairing wine with fast food; "The Switch"; an essay on loft living; a $7.3 million loft purchase; new fashion brand Highland; and the Economist on Park51.
Plus: Edward Albee; Liquor Store photo shoot; hard-hat tour of 1 World Trade; a vacant lot on Greenwich sells; 60 Beach penthouse.
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
In "Progress Report: Opening Soonish," I looked at the businesses due to open in the next month and a half. Here's what's farther out on the horizon. One caveat: A lot of the info is from months ago and is uncomfirmable.
...coming soon to Church Street. Plus: Park51 protest; NYU students to live in luxury in Tribeca?; One Rector Park. / 2 comments
Plus: Lady Gaga looks at a Tribeca rental; rezoning-out-hotels plan draws ire; nail salons serving alcohol; W New York Downtown's success; Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Downtown Hospital to open a wellness and prevention center.
Theater Bar ramps up the buzz. Plus: Governor Paterson suggests a compromise to Park51; inside an $11.5 million apartment; One Rector Park price cuts; the Turks & Frogs guys do some moonlighting.
Hope not! Plus: Chanterelle space having work done; Tribeca Meet & Greet at Dash Gallery; "Mad Men" party; Chambers Street work to begin tomorrow; and how to help underprivileged kids get ready for school. / 2 comments
...gets smacked, hard. Plus: Adeline Adeline in the news again; Rep. Anthony Weiner's fit; outdoor rugs; fairies/faeries; Bouley perk; loft price-guessing game; and Smith & Mills deal. / 4 comments
Plus: Who took over the old Highland Park space; lobster rolls in Battery Park City; and kids' shows and discounts at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. / 2 comments
Plus: Tamarind and Terroir get raves; Hot Clay Oven coming to Maiden Lane; cherry soufflé; something else but all I can think about now is cherry soufflé.
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
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: 101 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: 101 Franklin / 250 Church