Plus: A neat photo from inside 56 Leonard; kids' tennis clinics at Washington Market Park; weekend inspiration from the Balloon Saloon; Tribeca Blu Hotel changed its name. / 3 comments
Plus: A deli has opened across the street from one that closed; activity in the former Grazin' space; amazing aerial photo of south Tribeca; "Sneaky Pete" TV show shoot. / 1 comment
The "nutritionally oriented pharmacy" opened its Broadway store in 1998. / 5 comments
And another store closed. Plus: Friends of Duane Park's annual Neighbors Night; Pakistan Tea House update; volleyball tournament this weekend; more poor parking by the 1st Precinct; the Four Seasons hotel's plaza. / 7 comments
Plus: The Tommie hotel gets unbranded; a bill in Albany proposes to remove size restrictions on new buildings; Taylor Swift is subletting in the West Village; Scoop is kaput. / 7 comments
Plus: Pakistan Tea House was closed all weekend; the lack of trauma capacity in this area; valuable jewelry found; Fulton Center shopping kiosks; signage for Heyday facials and Keith McNally's Augustine restaurant.
Two thirds of the stores and restaurants at the Westfield World Trade Center mall have put up signage. Here's the full list so far, with a few new additions: Sugarfina candy, Pulia Italian food, Lobster Press restaurant, and more. Plus: Part of the upper floor at the Oculus is open. / 6 comments
Plus: Tribeca mom on the rampage; Rent the Runway showroom; Baked is stocking a new condo's private "patisserie"; plans for a new museum on Liberty Island.
Plus: Controversial FiDi arcade plan update; the Obamas' landlords bought on Greenwich Street; Downtown Connection funding; former NBA player Jason Williams lives here; Tiger beer pop-up.
The first Bluemercury beauty store south of the West Village carries brands such as Chanel, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, and Trish McEvoy, and it also offers facials, brow styling, and other spa treatments. / 1 comment
Plus: Jewelry boutique has second thoughts about opening here; romantic comedy shoot; ugly benches for the Broadway bus bulb; fiery Franklin façade. / 1 comment
Plus: City Vineyard signage and trellises; the new waxing salon on Chambers; W. Broadway gallery is open again; supernatural pilot shooting on Warren. / 1 comment
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
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Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses