Photo Safari: Blameshifting
And more photographic fun! Including an awesome jack-o'-lantern. / 2 comments
In the News: Occupy Wall Street Arrests?
Bloomberg rattles his sword. Plus: "Real World" looking for OWS protester; luxury one-bedrooms; ferry exhaust; new FiDi pizzeria; turning down Tribeca. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Gizmo Update
Thanks to some helpful sleuths, I believe we can declare this Nosy Neighbor case closed.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Don't bother calling the number—it leads to Tribeca Barber Shop over on Beach.) Update: We have a winner! / 7 comments
Pop-Up: Patrik Ervell
The latest BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up opened yesterday, and it's just as much a trip as the first two. Artist Graham Hudson created a construction zone of a store for designer Patrik Ervell; imagine if Patron of the New had opened six months early.
Seen & Heard: Beach Street Construction
Brace yourselves. Plus: François Payard Bakery delay; funky sexy beats at MaryAnn's; architect Kevin Roche. / 2 comments
In the News: Shorties Deli Cafe
Plus: The Woolworth Building's "no tourists" sign; the original Zuccotti Park protest; OBAO now open in FiDi; swapping lofts; a $7.50 cookie; film director Andrew Niccol; outdoor furniture indoors.
The Return of Bowne & Co.
I had never been inside Bowne & Co. Stationers, but not for any good reason (excluding that it was closed for the past nine months). So when reader Pauline pointed out that the shop had reopened, I got on over there.
Newsletter: Oct. 20
Stoplight victory • Zutto rebooted • Whole Foods Tribeca's new Wellness Club • School zoning • Nosy Neighbor: Rooftop gizmos • John E. Zuccotti • Bon Chicken • Park51• Much more
Seen & Heard: Occupy Wall Street Reaches Out to Residents
Plus: Chamber-music salon at Le Pain Quotidien; Liberty Street conversion comes back to life; new FiDi community group. / 2 comments
In the News: Soho House for Muslims?
Possible Park51 permutations. Plus: Batman to shoot at OWS?; Earl's Court opening date; Cuomo and his strong-arm move of the St. Nicholas church; New York Cares; a sale at 9 Murray. / 1 comment
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I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street