Seen & Heard: Kwanzaa at the African Burial Ground
Plus the Holiday Nostalgia Train runs on the F line tomorrow; the first show for children at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; Pace adds a game design degree.
Sneak Peek: Complete Playground
The custom-built, 40,000-square-foot indoor play space was designed with kids on the autism spectrum in mind. / 3 comments
In the News: Congestion pricing round-up
The city's plan for congestion pricing for vehicles entering the city south of 60th Street was approved by the MTA board earlier this month. / 10 comments
Local man assaulted by bike gang
While waiting to cross the street at Canal and Broadway, the man was hit in the eye by a hard object. / 2 comments
The Daily Grocer is back open on Warren
The local meal kit service is now open five days for takeaway dinners that you cook at home in a few minutes. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Grinch on wheels
Plus color at the Warren Street Hotel; Mulchfest at The Battery; tree composting curbside from DSNY.
Newsletter: December 21
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Community Board 1 clarifies its cannabis dispensary rules
In addition to the rules the state has set, the board has indicated that it will look favorably on applicants who keep their distance from parks and playgrounds. / 4 comments
Neighbors rally against cannabis dispensary for 161 Hudson
The building at the corner of Laight is within 500 feet of a school, but that did not keep the applicant from putting up a fight. / 19 comments
Felix has closed; Willow and Zoey coming next?
The wool and linen store on West Broadway will keep its Village location; seeking clues about the new shop...
The lights come on at Catherine Lane
The one-block alley had been shrouded in scaffolding for at least a decade, if not two. / 2 comments
Old Kid, New Tricks: RE : AL
Longtime Tribecan and local shopkeeper Al Abayan has expanded his footprint on Laight and has a gift shop up for the holidays. / 2 comments
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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
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building