Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
After four years of discussion, the city's redesign is still not in place and accidents and traffic continue to plague Downtown's major thoroughfare. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Noted documentary at DCTV
Plus a new president for Pace; new crossing signals for West Broadway; a discussion on the use of AI and critical thinking in kids.
Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
Construction has begun on what has been an empty lot for a decade. It will be 75 West Broadway. / 5 comments
Newsletter: October 22
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A bunch of new retail operations at 28 Liberty in Fidi
A racquet sports facility has expanded, Starbucks and Madman Espresso have opened, along with a new huge event venue.
New Kid on the Block: Faux
The new bistro from George McNally has French comfort food and a late-night bar in the cellar.
Update: Conversion at 83-85 Chambers
The conversion of the two 19th Century buildings between Church and Broadway should be complete by next spring.
Body scan clinic to open at Brookfield
Neko Health, founded in Sweden by the founder of Spotify, will open its second NYC clinic in January.
Seen & Heard: Taste of the Seaport is Saturday
Plus a Peanuts event at Best Friends Animal Shelter; a contest for a local Super Kid; The Red Violin & concert at The Roxy Cinema.
What’s doing for Halloween
Events start this weekend around the neighborhood at Washington Market Park, 21 Jay and Governors Island with more to come on the big day.
Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
Plus Canstruction at Brookfield; BPCA panel on 9/11 recovery; how art can help make sense of trauma. / 5 comments
Catching Up with New Kids: Balloon Museum
The inflatable interactive art exhibit out of Italy opened in August at the Seaport, taking over the entire Tin Building. / 1 comment
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