Community Board 1 agendas for June
Updates on congestion pricing, the resiliency projects in Battery Park City, and the City of Yes.
Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island
The van that was positioned in front of Whole Foods crashed on Sunday, injuring its owners and mowing down signs on a street corner. / 10 comments
In the News: When Tribeca had horses
Plus teaching craft at NYAA; 70 Broad files for bankruptcy; a new gallery for 52 White. / 1 comment
Murals on 109 West Broadway could be painted over with new ads
A proposal to add new advertising murals to the side of the historic building on Reade will be considered by Landmarks today. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: Élan Flowers grand opening
Plus Tai Chi Tuesdays for adults; Ladybug Day for kids in Washington Market Park; and Ritual Dental is open.
Work to start this week on Capsouto fountain
The centerpiece of the park, the fountain, which was designed by Soho artist Elyn Zimmerman, has not worked for several years. / 2 comments
Newsletter: June 3
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In the News: The future of dining sheds
Plus a review of Beefbar; where to pee at The Battery; a collector and his wall-to-wall art. / 9 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What are pineapples doing along the Westside Highway?
"And they look like a decent size. They might be missing one in a month!" / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor + Breaking News: What’s happening with the water play features at Pier 25?
"Wondering if you have any update on the status of the sprinkler area at Pier 25?" Plus an update on the Science Playground. / 5 comments
The Year in Crime
Overall crime is down by less than a percentage point, but individual categories are up, most notably felony assault. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Workout Tuesdays in Bogardus
Plus the sailing season opens at the Seaport; Pine Street School expands in Fidi; learn pop dance moves in BPC.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Vornado was not involved in building the original 3 buildings, they bought an interest in them much later. — Reademan / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
There is parking -- the same that exists there now, however. And see this post on height.... — Tribeca Citizen / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
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Vornado has built 3 of the most ugly and brutalist buildings in the city. They are not great to live... — Will / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
I vote to regulate this person out of Tribeca for his comments. What a racist comment. The last thing we... — Italian / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Terrible for the neighborhood. Too tall, ugly does not add anything to Tribeca just more congestion and people. It will... — GB / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun