Remembering 9/11: Neighbors look back on that day, 20 years ago
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience. The accompanying photos are from FDNY and NYPD officers.
Seen & Heard: Art and the lasting impact of 9/11
A show at One Art Space; a dance performance tomorrow; a performance at Belvedere Plaza; and an update on art that once stood in Battery Park City until 9/11.
Remembering 9/11: Neighbors look back on that day, 20 years ago
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience, and I will run their stories over the next three days.
In the News: What we remember from 9/11
The son of the owners of Hands On! remembers his father's handkerchiefs; Drew Nieporent remembers feeding 9/11 workers; a battalion chief remembers, but also examines what was learned.
Seen & Heard: 9/12 documentary remembers community effort
A local filmmaker rereleases her documentary; Washington Market Park concert is next week; the Craft Studio will reopen Sunday; Chabad block party on Sunday.
Newsletter: September 9
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Painter Todd Stone captured the events of 9/11, and every day since
The Thomas Street resident painted from his roof on Sept. 11, 2001, and then from that day forward, painted the World Trade Center site from Tribeca and from above. / 4 comments
In the News: We’re not dead yet
The Times and The Guardian both take pessimistic views of downtown's future -- and while they both have stats to back it up, it's not a full picture IMO. / 6 comments
New Kid on the Block: Daily Goods
A Fidi resident opened the first in the local chain in 2019; this is his fourth and he's got three more in the pipeline.
Seen & Heard: Events to commemorate 9/11
Community day tomorrow at the 1st Precinct; a boat tour on Friday; special hours at the 9/11 Museum; a concert at the Museum of Jewish Heritage; two shows at Soho Photo. / 1 comment
Community Board 1 meetings for September
After we watched nearly 70 storefronts closed, there are now plans in the works for the former Tutto il Giorno, Manhattan Proper, 77 Warren, Reade Street Pub and more. / 9 comments
The price of not having telephone poles
The project to replace the watermain on Worth Street is nearing completion, five years later. It will connect the neighborhood to the Third Water Tunnel. / 15 comments
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