My Life as a Poseur
When Jack Hanley Gallery emailed that artist Jadranka Kosorcic was looking for people to sit for a portrait, I figured, "Why not?" / 1 comment
In the News: Il Matto 2.0
Opening a week from today. Plus: Skylofts sells out; Cuomo's controversial BPCA appointment; little leaguers go to a Mets game; El Gringo. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Turks & Frogs
Is it about to croak? [Update: Maybe not.] Plus: 471 Washington begins to reveal itself; what's new at tomorrow's Tribeca Greenmarket; Johnny Rockets opens at the Seaport; Mike & Son.
Shadowland, Part 2
I find shadows irresistible—perhaps because when nothing else seems to be changing around here, I can rely on them to surprise me. (Update 6/8: I added another good one.) / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Waitlist Petition
Plus: Tiny's brunch; American Icon on Broadway; free tickets to a show at Mercury Lounge. [Update: The tickets are gone.]
Newsletter: June 6
Loft Peeping: Scandinavian-inspired loft • Century 21 expansion • Luke's Lobster in FiDi • Manhattan Monuments • City Hall renovation • 10,000 Maniacs • Real-estate sales report • What's up this week • More
In the News: Spruce Street School
A look inside. Plus: Waitlist hope; ice-cream-sandwich truck; jazz series; Pete Hamill; "the best nail salon ever."
Seen & Heard: Jimmy Scott
...with Justin Vivian Bond. Plus: Free delivery; Absurdist audio tour; liquor-license postponements.
What’s Up This Week
Lloyd Cole, a Rockefeller imposter, a disgraced judge, and a home-invasion horror movie are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Photo Safari: Bigfoot!
This week: Photos taken on Chambers, Hudson, Murray, Reade, Broadway, W. Broadway, and Church, as well as in Hudson River Park.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza