Seen & Heard: Practicing on a landmark
Plus the new Pace gallery on Broadway is coming along; dance party in BPC this weekend; no meetings for CB1 this month.
A plan to add new bike lanes to the Westside Highway
The idea is to close one lane of the highway to create a two-way protected path from Chambers to 57th Street. / 63 comments
In the News: Best rooftop bars in the city
Plus an effort to preserve the lobby at 60 Wall; local restaurants make 'best new' list; the wait for Whole Foods fidi. / 1 comment
Catching Up with New Kids: Happy Be at the Walker Hotel
The rooftop bar is small in size and big on charming city views, especially at golden hour.
Seen & Heard: Fire at Independence Plaza
Plus John Allan's has closed on Laight; a manicure company that makes house calls; Hudson Square plants its 500th tree. / 1 comment
The Candidates 2022: Maud Maron for the 10th Congressional District
The Soho resident, public defender and parent of four kids talks about public safety, simplifying the tax code and protecting civil rights. / 11 comments
Newsletter: August 1
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How to weigh in on BPC resiliency measures for Tribeca
The BPCA is preparing to spend $630 million to protect its property from future flooding, and plans will include flood walls on Tribeca streets. They are taking comments now. / 3 comments
Newish Kid in Soho: Crispy Heaven
The bakery on Grand Street opened a year ago, the product of a fashion model from the Czech Republic who's a self-taught baker. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Smyth Tavern will open next week
Plus the Tribeca PAC at BMCC has a full calendar; 100 Hudson looking handsome; Pier 40 will get a new crosswalk.
Nosy Neighbor: When will the buckets at Pier 25 work again?
"It's my favorite part of the park," L. wrote. "Any idea why they don't repair them?"
Jackie Robinson Museum is open to the public
The museum dedicated to the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke the color barrier as a Brooklyn Dodger had a ribbon cutting on Tuesday.









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