Blue Bottle Coffee Is Leaving
All Good Things is taking over the coffee bar in September, and it'll be making some changes. Plus: Juice is on the horizon. / 4 comments
My Visit to an Energy Healer
"I welcome skepticism actually," said Sameer Reddy when inviting me over for a session. "I think it makes an experience more meaningful, as long as it's tempered by an open mind." So I went....
In the News: Hudson River Park Conflict
Plus: Penthouse doubles in value in three years; ferry honking annoying Battery Park City residents; elderly BPC folks' mortgage troubles; inside the Corbin Building. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Dog Run Opening Postponed
Plus: A new source for stylish magazines; Seasonal Whispers opens another store; Tribeca Tiger; ballet demonstration; Aroma Espresso Bar's new menu; Greenmarket pretzels. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Empire of the Sun Concert on Pier 26
Plus: Sneak peek of Postmasters gallery; another clue that a block of northwest Tribeca is coming down; Gigino closed for a bit of construction; checking in on American Cut and Sweetgreen; Flor de Sol space; Dylan Prime. / 27 comments
In the News: The Boat Burglars
Plus: Pier 26 neighbors complain about event noise; early word on the Butterfly; Hudson Square's many development opportunities; 101 Murray fetches $223 million.
New Kid on the Block: Shinola
The Detroit-based brand—which "is really about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.," says creative director Daniel Caudill—has opened a handsome, quirky store on Franklin. Plus: A café called the Smile Newsstand. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 22
Another Big Ponte Development • Nosy Neighbor: 60 Hudson • Leonardo DiCaprio • FiDi Skyscraper • Real Estate Sales Report • Photo Safari! • More
Leonardo DiCaprio Said to Have Bought the 250 West Penthouse
Citigroup workers, start polishing your binoculars—because that terrace is made for partying. Update: This is now being denied.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days.
Seen & Heard: The Next Brooklyn Bridge Closure
Plus: African delegation at Cristina Dos Santos; beer deals at Siring Asian Grill; Community Board 1's Landmarks Committee.









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It IS sort of weird, but remember that drone shows are often constructed so you can only make out the... — J / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren