Nosy Neighbor: Why Is There Scaffolding on River Lofts?
"I walk by River Lofts (Tower) on the West Side Highway all the time. It seems constantly under (re)construction. Any idea what's going on?" —S. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 30
All Good Things Previews • Museum of Modern Graffiti • Inside the New Fiterman Hall • Asphalt Green • Centrico Closed • More
In the News: Citigroup Mulling a Move
Plus: Fresh Direct to try out delivering by bike; Sheldon Silver regrets; Whole Foods Tribeca's new restaurant; Gateway Plaza ditches anti-pet plan; designing dog runs. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Landmark Travesty
Plus: Updates on Roberta Freyman and Balcony Café; Museum exhibit/gift opportunity; Parr Studios; New Amsterdam Market; 200 Hudson trees.
All Good Things Preview #6: Blue Bottle Coffee
The final vendor preview at the All Good Things market—opening Saturday—is also one of the most anticipated: Blue Bottle Coffee. / 3 comments
Centrico Is Closed
Its place will be taken by a non-Nieporent restaurant called Distilled NY. / 10 comments
All Good Things Preview #5: Polux Fleuriste
"Flowers are an essential part of life," says Anouchka Martin, founder of Polux Fleuriste, in the latest preview of All Good Things, opening Saturday at 102 Franklin. / 9 comments
In the News: Le Restaurant
Plus: Travel + Leisure cover; Delmonico's to expand; reimagining the Verizon building.
Seen & Heard: Landmarc Caramels
Plus: Updates on Drybar and Westville Hudson; Christina Lehr renovates; River Lofts (Tower) question; Farinella nostalgia; gallery leaving; "Gossip Girl" shooting here.
All Good Things Preview #4: Orwasher’s Bakery
To further whet your appetite for the All Good Things market—opening this Saturday at 102 Franklin—let’s visit another of its vendors, Orwasher's Bakery. (Owner Keith Cohen's father was "the Bread Guy" at the Tribeca Greenmarket for 13 years.) / 2 comments
Inside the New Fiterman Hall
BMCC's new Fiterman Hall—replacing the one irreparably damaged on 9/11—opened yesterday, so I moseyed over for a peek. Anyone with a staircase fetish is in for a treat. / 4 comments
In the News: Valet Parking at Pier 40?
Plus: A waiter I admire; Tribeca Summit sponsored clobber; 9/11 Museum stalled; Sheldon Silver takes up the cause of Gateway Plaza pet owners. / 1 comment
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Megan Brosterman, the COO of Gotham Park; longtime CB1 member Susan Cole; and BPCA vice chair Martha Gallo. — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: The BBC, the mayor and Bubby’s
Same!! — KPD / An update on the Assembly District 66 race
Who's in the picture? recognize Catherine McVay Hughes, is that Connie Fishman? Who else? — G / Seen & Heard: The BBC, the mayor and Bubby’s
Eulalie is one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Chip and Tina are lovely people, hosts, and great stewards... — Angus / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
The most beautiful sidewalk shed is... no sidewalk shed. — Marcus / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Mr Chow so glad you are staying. — Will / An update on Mr Chow
NYCHA is doing this with it's Next Generation Neighborhoods initiative. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday