An alternative plan to the borough based jails
A group of downtown architects has hashed out a strategy for rebuilding Rikers on the island, and using progressive techniques and waterborne transportation to make it work. / 12 comments
In the News: Arrest for using a fake parking placard
More on the future of curbside dining; Russian delivery app closes shop on Broadway; Billions on Hudson. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Fulton Stall Market CSA has started
Plus a kitten shower for the new babes of spring; Sunday in Brooklyn stays for summer; Museum of Jewish Heritage hosts zoom fundraiser.
In the News: The Connecticut of Lower Manhattan
No more late-night fine dining? Plus a top-priced penthouse; citizens arrest for idling trucks; Maman opens its 13th shop in the city. / 7 comments
New delivery platform lands on Canal
It's a dessert topping and floor wax, from what I can tell. But all the details are a mystery, at least to the company itself. / 11 comments
Newsletter: March 24
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Mayweather boxing coming to Reade Street
An arm of the franchised workout company founded by the champion boxer will open in the former Exceed space. / 8 comments
Jail protests get some traction beyond the neighborhood
The national and citywide press cover the local protests against the borough-based jails. / 14 comments
Field Trip: Stroll to Madison Square Park
It's worth a (2 mile) walk up to the Flatiron to catch Hugh Hayden's installation titled Brier Patch -- up till May 1. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca: American Idol Edition
A contestant from the May 13 episode works at a Tribeca coffee shop. Where is it? (Answer now posted) / 2 comments
Fund for Chuck Daly is now over $30,000
The GoFundMe page had an original goal of $15K to cover funeral expenses. It is now more than double in just a few days. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: The expansion of CVS
Warren and Church will open in April; Broadway is down the road. Plus Mr. Tsunis goes to Greece; Trinity Church gets a new rector; BPCA will hold a one-day baseball camp.
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Walked by this morning, it’s no longer there — K / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
This is exactly the behavior that brought about Seattle’s downfall. Allowing encampments to completely take over the city by way... — D / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
He's since built a new camp along the fence on the east side of the park, just past the driveway... — C / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?