Former US Army mechanic arrested in 26 Federal Plaza attack
The 43-year-old former soldier was arrested for setting off the fire yesterday, but not before he injured one man as he was headed to an immigration hearing.
Seen & Heard: City of Water Day is this weekend
Plus a waterfall on Hudson; a poetry reading on the Lilac; Stone Street hosts the World Cup.
Fire and fireworks set off at 26 Federal Plaza
Crain's reports that a man ignited a fire, set off fireworks and menaced pedestrians with a firearm outside 26 Federal Plaza this morning. / 1 comment
A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
The resiliency work being done now by Battery Park City will close the areas around Rockefeller Park in stages for the next four years and extend up to North Moore Street. / 10 comments
Modern Bread & Bagel *is* happening!
The gluten-free bagel chain said they are now aiming for Labor Day. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What are New York Waterway buses doing down here?
N wrote: "I saw a New York Waterway Ferry bus turn from North End Avenue onto Warren Street onto West Street. Is this going to be a regular thing?"
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The former Duane Street Hotel is for sale
The hotel comes with two leases: Modern Bread & Bagel and Prism, the parent company of OYO Rooms.
More on the new building for West Broadway and Warren
The 10-story condo will be hand-laid brick with greenery on the facade and ground-floor retail. / 3 comments
David Siffert has won the Democratic primary race for Assembly District 66
The race was too close to call after the primary in June, requiring a manual recount of the 17,000 votes tallied. Siffert won by 15. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Pavers repaired at Washington Market Park gazebo
Plus painters take to the streets; a Two Bridges mural for the World Cup; live theater in a local bar. / 1 comment
Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
The neighbors at 16 Hudson hosted a pizza taste-test on their rooftop for fun and for research. / 9 comments
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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
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive