Newsletter: August 18
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The future Wagner Park will get a little greener as of yesterday
The Battery Park City Authority made some last-minute changes to add a lot more lawn to their plans for the new park. Construction starts after Labor Day. / 4 comments
Some sneak peeks at the hotel at 456 Greenwich
The 97-key hotel will have two restaurants and a bar on the ground floor, and they are taking shape. / 2 comments
What congestion pricing will look like here
The Central Business District Tolling Program will charge drivers $9 to $23 for each trip in or out of the Central Business District south of 60th Street. / 60 comments
Rally to thwart plans for Wagner Park today
The Battery Park City Authority will close Wagner this summer in order to rebuild it for flood protection. Neighbors are protesting the plans. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Dance party at Duane Park
Plus Book Nook is opening a new location in Brooklyn; Sophie's Cuban is coming to Broadway; Sushi Azabu will open next week.
In the News: Canal Street counterfeiters stung
Plus 21 questions for the co-founder of Postmasters Gallery; a review of Le Gratin; a landlord dispute for Equinox. / 37 comments
Newsletter: August 15
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The Times endorses Dan Goldman for NY-10 seat
For the editorial board it was a race between Mondaire Jones and Goldman, and they praise him for his law enforcement experience, integrity and knowledge of law. / 1 comment
Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing
All the candidates support congestion pricing, though few had specific suggestions for how it should work. / 34 comments
The latest on the race for NY-10
A summary of the most recent debate, endorsements and interviews. Early voting starts today.
Seen & Heard: Meet the candidates for state senate
Plus Blues and BBQ is on this weekend in Hudson River Park; there's disco at the Seaport; and tennis at Brookfield.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026
It's too bad that most of them never keep time accurately as well as not working at all! — Sonia Stock / Watching time in the neighborhood
https://www.untappedcities.com/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sun-bldg-untapped-ny-jeff-reuben-005.jpg — James Bogardus / Watching time in the neighborhood
It would be hard to tell time from the last picture, from the Sun Building, as it shows a thermometer.... — Jeremy Woodoff / Watching time in the neighborhood
What about Morgan's? That is our household's go-to for deli sandwiches. I think it's the best around. — Matt G / Friedmans new space on Greenwich will be an Italian concept
I have been to their West Village location several times. It is a very quiet space to get some work... — Michele La Grande / Toby’s Estate opens next week