But he was eventually found. Plus: Local politicians to take over School Overcrowding Task Force; Saks Men's Store to emphasize "experimental shopping"; the recipe for Houseman's roasted-squash salad. / 1 comment
There's been a lot of bad news lately, and I fear we haven't heard the last of it, so let's try to focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 14 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in the next year or two. / 10 comments
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
Plus: Three free Maple meals to be handed out; made-to-order food at Kaffe 1668 South; Local Roots NYC has opened a brick-and-mortar outpost at the Seaport; Fulton Fish Market art show; persimmon correction; a gripe about Eataly. / 3 comments
For the person who has everything, there's always booze, sweets, flowers, fitness classes, and branded merchandise.
Plus: "Nutcracker" with a cast of 270 kids; Nest Fragrances pop-up kiosk; more questions for the Battery Park City Authority.
Plus: New sculpture installed at Finn Square; finally some visible progress at Serafina; where to find good hachiya persimmons; Manhattan Youth toy and clothing drive; pre-K on Reade Street. / 7 comments
Plus: Brookfield Place fixed the Santa situation; some construction/painting is happening inside Best Market; lingerie store opening on Franklin; arrow sculpture coming to Capsouto Park; new salon on W. Broadway in Soho; MasterCard shoot. / 10 comments
Plus: Estela spin-off looking very far along; Room sample sale; Tribeca episode of "The Affair" aired; peek inside a vacant Chambers storefront; infrared aerial photography show; butterscotch pot de crème. / 1 comment
Instead, Saks Fifth Avenue is opening a men's store there. / 9 comments
Plus: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" trailer; Salvatones Christmas concerts; the pronunciation of Thames Street; Poi Dog Pondering concert; recycling plastic bags. / 9 comments
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
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
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
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?