Plus: Conflicting reports about storefront at Hudson and Duane; twin-towered 565 Broome; New York Vintners is holding classes at Terroir; still no sign for renamed Trump Soho hotel; "Billions" shoot. / 2 comments
Plus: The folks who create advertising murals the old-fashioned way; Municipal Building plaza to get a pay toilet.
"It’s bigger! It’s brighter! It has very tall ceilings!" says Jenny Young of Brooklyn Robot Foundry's new Tribeca location. "And we’ll be there for the at least the next decade."
Plus: Opening forecast for Jill Lindsey's Tribeca shop/café; Canal Street redesign approved; Sunshine Cinema closed; explanation from owner of François Payard Bakery; subway elevator brouhaha; storm resiliency. / 1 comment
Plus: Il Mulino opening forecast; upcoming art exhibits at Alexander and Bonin, Bortolami, and Sapar Contemporary.
The takeover of Reade Street continues.... / 3 comments
Plus: Try this new cocktail bar before it's overrun; yesterday's police presence; the virtues of the Roxy Cinema; Robert Janz delights again; more on Christmas tree mulching; false alarm at Worth Street café space.
There has been a lot of depressing news in the past year, and we likely haven’t heard the last of it, so let’s focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 34 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan.
The amenities are said to include six restaurants and bars—two of which might be a bourbon/whiskey bar and Japanese steak house. / 4 comments
Plus: How to get your Christmas tree mulched instead of thrown away; the troubles at the St. Nicholas National Shrine; two Tribecans' art collection. / 1 comment
Plus: Y7 Studio's opening forecast; update on Blue Bottle opening in the Walker Hotel Tribeca; people who bring coffee into restaurants; is Saks Off 5th still opening downtown? / 4 comments
The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated, and the rejoicing can begin. / 6 comments
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It must be admitted, they're terrific at knocking down beautiful old buildings in our neighborhood. Replacing them...not so much. — Will M / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
Would appreciate info from City about chronic super speeders and repeat unlawful drivers - like the woman who was super... — parent / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
I'm all for it. — Marcus / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Interesting question - considering what happened at the Tents & Trails building on Park Place. The current cross-bracing is complex,... — Gary / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
The crossing on the west side of the intersection of Canal and 6th Av is very long. There is a... — Heide Fasnacht / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest