Nosy Neighbor: Why is the water at 250 Water green?
The site in the Seaport Historic District is being developed as a 26-story tower, but in the meantime, it's part of the state's Brownfield Cleanup Program.
Seen & Heard: Paris Laundry opens today on Harrison
The small luxury men’s fashion line is now permanent. Plus catch-and-release in BPC; free gumbo at File Gumbo Bar.
Garbage containers will be required for smaller buildings by fall 2024
Buildings with nine units or less -- which accounts for 95 percent of city properties -- will have to containerize their trash on the sidewalk by next fall. / 11 comments
Newsletter: October 12
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DC 37 building at Barclay is coming along
The 11-story building is getting a glass curtain wall, but it looks like the original building's masonry facade is still behind it. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Mitsuki Japanese Market opens tomorrow
Plus a memorial for a shopdog of Tribeca; a ribbon cutting at 15 Beekman; free calling to Israel.
New Kid on the Block: Rocket Club
The math tutoring and entrepreneurship program teaches math in context to kids ages 4 to 12. / 1 comment
Denny Gallery closes after four years on Lispenard
The gallery, which moved here in 2019, is one of four that has closed in the past few months. / 1 comment
In the News: A heartbreaking account of Alzheimer’s
Plus work has started on the conversion of 25 Water; Brian Rideout at Patrick Parrish; touring six floors of art and design.
In the News: Updates on congestion pricing
The EDF launches a campaign in support; wheel-dependent organizations lobby against; taxi drivers protest extra fee for riders. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Garden in City Hall Park
The park is starting regular volunteer days. Plus free memberships for 65+ at Asphalt Green; donation drive at Cocoon; community convention with electeds. / 3 comments
Tribeca congressman escapes Israel after fighting starts
Dan Goldman and his family were in Israel for a bar mitzvah when the war broke out and were flown out yesterday to New York. Cory Booker was there as well.
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The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers