In the News: J&R Can’t Take a Hint
Plus: 9/11 Memorial shortfall; inside a sale at 34 Laight; photo show at the "Lilac" ship at Pier 25; theater review; restaurant designer Larry Bogdanow; Rector Square payback; Winter Garden arts programming; Soul Daddy; smoking in BPC. / 1 comment
Field Trip: East River Ferry
As I mentioned yesterday, my friend Lisa and I took a spin on the new-ish East River Ferry. Here's what we learned, besides the fact that we're both fond of the word "thrum." / 4 comments
Newsletter: June 30
First Impressions: White & Church • New Kid on the Block: Goodie Girl Café • East River Waterfront • Nosy Neighbor: Dan Aykroyd's Blues Bar • Sarabeth's • Much more / 1 comment
In the News: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Open and mobbed. Plus: Acquittals in Deutsche Bank building fire case; how rent-stabilization changes affect Lower Manhattan; dissing Tracy Anderson; White & Church.
On the East River Waterfront
The first section to open is only two blocks long, but there's a lot to admire—including catwalks, carnivalesque art, and a rather large bone.
Seen & Heard: Brazilian Muralist
Plus: Denise Richards; July 4 barbecue; Sarah Mlynowski's new novel; Tamarind Tribeca. / 7 comments
In the News: East River Waterfront Open
Two blocks of it, anyway. Plus: Mike Piazza finally sells his apartment; more on the revamp of the WFC mall; kindergarten crunch; sketch artist draws Ray Kelly for charity.
So You Think You Can’t Dance?
Not only is dancing out-and-out fun, it's a great way for kids to be active. With its four-studio complex, Downtown Dance Factory has classes in all sorts of styles, for ages two through teen. It even offers classes for adults—when was the last time you shook your groove thing? / 3 comments / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: Where Was the Original Blues Bar?
"Tom Shales's history of 'Saturday Night Live' mentions the Blues Bar, a 'seedy joint' rented (or bought) by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi to hold post-post-show parties. The most precise location information I can come up with is that it was somewhere near Canal St." —Paul C. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Egg Sample Sale
Plus: Sarabeth's update (and signage); La Lumia sale; Potbelly Sandwich Shop opening tomorrow; FiDi dog run open.
In the News: J&R Way
Plus: 3,000 flags in Battery Park for the 9/11 anniversary; checking in with Nirvana International, Poets House, and Bogardus Garden; Terroir to open in Murray Hill; mixed martial arts.








No outrage or protest. No TV interview from parents or community? How can you allow this to happen after Judege... — New York Native / An update on two Downtown shelters
I sent an email to the owner early last week -- no answer yet. — Tribeca Citizen / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Re: a "commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur" I am shocked that the facility... — Lisa / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
"My dog doesn't sh*t on the turf"...said every dog owner who's dog sh*t on the turf. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Lone voice here. Not advocating for breaking the law and agree dog owners need/must pick up their poop etc. But... — Will / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Well said all of the above comments. Another Room is part of the community, a well loved low key bar,... — Will / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Fair. Good point. There are zero places for dogs who need to stretch their legs to do so grass, and... — Humble Neighbor / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?