Plus: The Greek petitioning for sidewalk café; Baked's gay party, Coffee Grinder; the Calatrava is getting painted; mariachis at El Vez. / 6 comments
"In most cases, these rugs are truly handmade, from sheep to weaver," says Murat Kupcu of Double Knot on White Street. "They’re not for everybody. But if your eyes are open, this is interesting stuff.” / 2 comments
Plus: Appeals court rules in favor of photopeeper Arne Svenson; a visit to Toni Morrison's loft; Port Authority subpoenaed over awarding of 1WTC observatory concession; Maiden Lane public space. / 2 comments
"We started uptown," says Alex, manager of the new Pookie & Sebastian boutique on Reade, "for the uptown girl who wants that downtown feeling."
Plus: Another megatower likely in FiDi; Franklin Street penthouse, storefront approved; opening forecast for the market part of Le District; the Institute of Culinary Education.
The last day is Monday; until then, you'll find many items on sale. / 1 comment
Plus: Another diner has closed; Concepts sneaker store appears done; Chick-fil-A shoot; big Hudson rental building update. / 3 comments
Through Sunday, the furniture dealer's "garage sale" will showcase 20th-century pieces and the art of Robert Loughlin—and then, in May, it'll shift to contemporary designers.
Plus: Director David Fincher buys in Tribeca; politicians want an African Burial Ground Museum; Le District's home section; Avignone Chemists. / 3 comments
Plus: Conversion to be half condo, half hotel; more on L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's plans; work finally to start on new Greenwich Street building; 56 Leonard from a distance. / 3 comments
Plus: 1 World Trade Center observatory getting close to opening; longtime Tribeca artists' lofts; Salvatore Ferragano opens tomorrow at Brookfield Place; Park51 aggravates another landlord. / 1 comment
Plus: New rendering (and construction update) for Peck Slip School; stylish Whisper Editions shop in the South Street Seaport; Ming creative agency to open Peck Slip "store"; a book of life advice from successful people; Fulton tower rendering. / 5 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?