Work on monument is paused through July 6
The construction plans for the Rockefeller Park lawn is halted -- for now. / 10 comments
Newsletter: July 1
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The monument plans at Rockefeller Park: A Recap
Here's what's gone down in the week since the governor announced he would build a monument on the lawn. Plus: neighbors are planning a block party today from 2 to 6. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Holding down the fort
More tents last night at Rockefeller; the bean in process; music this weekend at the Seaport for the 4th; the election: what the heck? / 4 comments
There’s a tent city in Rockefeller Park
Neighbors slept overnight in a corner of the Rockefeller Park field to keep the state from taking down six trees to make room for a monument to essential workers. It worked. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Bluestone Lane opens next week
Plus Pace University will require vaccinations for all; Farm.One adds another vertical farm in Prospect Heights. / 5 comments
Old Pup on a New Block: Pupculture South
The Soho stalwart, which opened its second branch on Hudson four years, ago has taken over the Spot/AKC space on Murray. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Hometown Heroes ticker tape parade
Plus installations at Soho Rep; Twiggy To Go has a new to-stay menu; the Whitney hosts queer history walks. / 2 comments
Six trees coming down in Rockefeller Park — maybe today
To make way for its "Essential Workers Park" the state will fell six glorious mature trees on the park's lawn to be replaced by hardscape and a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice. / 35 comments
Newsletter: June 28
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Where in Tribeca?
There's nothing that charming about this lamp but there is aplenty at its location. Where is it? / 2 comments
State breaks ground on huge monument for Rockefeller Park lawn
In a misguided attempt to honor essential workers of the pandemic, the state plans to tear up green open space on the water and replace it with hardscape, flagpoles and fire. / 71 comments
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