In the News: The Smile Is Opening a Café in Shinola
Plus: 22 Thames could be very tall; renderings of the Leonard's interiors; new FiDi beer garden; a long look at the South Street Seaport; beekeeping in Battery Park; police blotter. / 2 comments
In the News: Ponte’s Is Closed
Possibly for renovation, possibly for relocation. Plus: Rafael Viñoly designing downtown building; Pier 26 noise meeting; Square Diner cook; "high-tech" 7-Eleven. / 1 comment
More Furniture on Walker
A Dumbo-based company that makes furniture, lighting, and more is opening later this summer. Pictured: "The Rod Laver Gaming Chair [...] It's the most comfortable chair for playing Grand Theft Auto." / 1 comment
Checking in on All the New Construction
You know how you can't keep track of all the new buildings sprouting up? I walked and Citi Biked around the neighborhood so we'd have an up-to-date sense of what's happening where—shamelessly peeping through holes when necessary.
Seen & Heard: Abercrombie and Superdry Have Reopened
Plus: 37 Warren's topper; something coming to Less Less; Khe-Yo opening delayed a bit.
In the News: Searching for Quiet
Plus: Duane Park Patisserie's Madeline Lanciani on TV; why some parking signs say "AWM"; sexual harassment at Brookfield Place law firm; fire at Fulton Center; Magnolia Bakery opens in the Seaport; curator Raphael Rubinstein. / 5 comments
How’s Asphalt Green Working Out for You?
I only use the pool, which I love, so I really don't know how the rest of the facility is going over. Let's hear it! / 12 comments
Newsletter: July 15
Racines NY on Chambers • China Blue • Tribeca Bike Lanes • Asphalt Art • Suggestion Box: Citi Bike • Finn Square • Hudson River Park • New Diner • Celebrity TweeBeCa • More
Seen & Heard: 93 Worth’s Topper Revealed
Plus: Morton's and Bill's Bar & Burger opening in FiDi; Water Street improvements are done; Brookfield Place corridor closed. / 1 comment
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days—including 1 White, the building at W. Broadway where Café Clementine used to be.
In the News: 9/11 Memorial Security Screening to End Next Year
Plus: Forgione's Laotian restaurant opening soon; Governors Island carousel; Franklin Place sales; Collect Pond's history; FiDi street style; East River esplanade; 7-Eleven opens. / 2 comments
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Ask the neighbors of the East Village street the delivery people have hijacked and turned it into a barracks, a... — MBCG / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
I agree with "G" -- ICE is the first thing I thought of. — Martine / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
So, we are letting these kamakazi e-cyclists get free electricity? What’s next? Free charging for electric cars and, hey, why... — John S / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley
Nicole is a dear friend, and I think the world of both her and David. I had the pleasure of... — Mary Balaban / Foundation established for David Bouley
Tragedy. I went here about once a month. Good spot to eat at the bar. Something for everyone to bring... — Brian / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I've had a vendor for years linked on the site; just recently pulled it down to switch vendors. Stay tuned.... — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo