"As a Wall Street person, I know what it takes to be successful," says Ilysa Winick, who believes that her new business, FasTracKids/Enopi, can help children become confident and think creatively. / 6 comments
...in Times Square. Plus: Changes at the Embassy Suites retail arcade-tunnel thing; FDNY unconcerned about fuel tanks in 50 Hudson catching fire; Plein Sud vs. food cart; "4-D" map of downtown; W hotel opening date; $5.4M condo sale.
The first installment in Jolene Howard's series on making something delicious out of whatever has arrived in the CSA box.... This week: a hearty salad that incorporates kale, turnip greens, radishes, and scallions (plus hazelnuts and cheese). / 9 comments
Plus: Ethan Coen Fine Arts moves, replaced by The Electric Pencil • A reality TV star in the making? • The Pink Fig • Bouillabaise at Landmarc • Macao Trading Co. welcomes "hardcore football fans" for the World Cup • Clown school
New sign! Plus: Expect low-flying military aircraft this week (and go to one of the many wine tastings to take the edge off); P.S. 234 yard sale; special events at A Uno and Moomah; Blessing of the Fleet; Tribeca Tarot Reader; dim sum deliciousness.
Ace Hardware closed as a result. Plus: Opposition to the mosque on landmarking grounds, post office possibly to become a school, Tribeca worker jumps from bridge, Governors Island event schedule, more
"My dream has always been to open a hardware store in my own neighborhood,” says Andy Scheman, whose Tribeca Paint—Hardware & Home opens tomorrow in the West Broadway space that used to be Tribbles.
Sasha Wolf Gallery is moving to Chelsea. Plus: A rumor that the Spotted Pig/Breslin folks are also coming to BPC, a chat with the woman who runs the Fulton Stall Market, Tribeca Dental Studio deal, and Park Place finally gets paved.
Someone who would know confirms that he's negotiating in BPC • Archipelago moves out • Bubby's in Williams-Sonoma • Saluggi's launches brunch • Veuve Clicquot base-wine tasting at New York Vintners / 1 comment
Plus: TFF Family Festival numbers, Just Scandinavian discount, a bunch of interesting events / 1 comment
"We're bringing the Italian experience to Americans," says Monica Abbatemaggio of the personal-styling service she runs with her sister, Barbara. It's called Sorelle Firenze, just like the boutique they used to have on Reade Street.
Let There Be Neon recently allowed photographer Asha Agnish to watch—and take photos—as its team created signs for the Diesel store in Union Square.
Hi! Depending on the size of the recitals, we have rentable space at W83 Ministry Center. Seating for up to... — Ann / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Thank you very much, beautiful flowers and continued work on the park...please thank Erica Martini she must be tremendous! — Dwight & Simone Alexander / ShoutOut: The volunteers and neighbors who brought us tulips
With all the talk about "prediction markets" what are the odds for an FBI raid. — G / The Epstein files are on Reade Street
Aw - that's sad. — B / FedEx coming to Park Place and West Broadway
why did Artion Cafe last for less than 11 months? why are comments not posted unless moderated? why are all... — c / Sneak Peek: Artion Bakery and Cafe
Hi Elizabeth! As a current dog owner, out of necessity, I intentionally make it my business to see that my... — Ron / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
As one of the petitioners that signed for a dog run, it is definitely needed more than another basketball court.... — Natalie / Grand Canal basketball court should be back by end of summer