Seen & Heard: Benares Not Opening This Month
Plus: By Joy Gryson's cloudy opening; one reason 1 World Trade Center is red; op art exhibit. / 1 comment
In the News: Trashy Medians on West Street
Plus: Updates on the Butterfly and Tribeca Canvas; SHO Shaun Hergatt's new name; 9/11 victims' families are upset again.
The Dance Chimes in Battery Park
You might recall how I got excited about the interactive musical surprise in Battery Park. Well, here's the follow-up post that I promised. If you still plan to go check it out, stop reading now.
In the News: Full-Body Vibrators
Plus: A nice, long look inside the Woolworth Building; about that sale at 165 Duane; a rendering of the 93 Worth topper; Jane Pratt declines. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: What’s Coming to 88 Reade
Sigh. Plus: The Hudson Square Garbage Garage, going up fast; a bit of Asphalt Green intel; the Baker showroom space is in play; Taj Tribeca. / 15 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Happens to Old Cobblestones?
"I was watching today as more of the old cobblestones were ripped from my street and carted off to parts unknown. I wondered what New York City does with these 100?-year-old worn stones." —R. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 20
Nosy Neighbor: Buses on Laight • First Impressions: 55 Fulton Market • 140 Franklin Retail Space • Church Street Kitchen • Welcome to Tweebeca • More
Seen & Heard: Another Laughing Man Café
Plus: Juicer coming to FiDi; R&R Coffee in FiDi; "Triburbia" now available locally; intercity bus law.
In the News: Pier 40 Restrooms Closed
Plus: The "N." in "N. Moore"; Brookfield CEO sells apartment; jeweler retires; Hudson Square Garbage Garage. / 5 comments
First Impressions: 55 Fulton Market by Key Food
The grand opening of 55 Fulton Market by Key Food is today. Before we take a look around—and say somewhat snobby things—let's get one thing straight: It's a game changer for southeast FiDi, in that it's mostly a genuinely pleasant place to be. / 20 comments







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