New York Sports Club and Flywheel both on the brink
Struggling even before the coronavirus hit, both fitness companies are closing locations around the country and considering bankruptcy filings.
Newsletter: May 7
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After 147 years at the Seaport, The Paris Café is closing for good
The Seaport stalwart was nearly washed away after Sandy, but came back to play its role in the historic neighborhood. The virus, however, proved to be too much to overcome. / 18 comments
Local Business Update: Gran Morsi reopening
The restaurant, which closed temporarily on March 15, will be open five days a week with a menu of classic and make-it-at-home kits.
Community Board 1 agendas for May
Community Board 1 is holding all of its meetings live on the WebEx platform. Up this month: approval for a liquor license on Vestry, discussions on social distancing, moving Charging Bull.
COVID-19: These five weeks in pictures
The neighborhood has never looked quite like this before, with visual clues of our new, interior lives. These from the viewfinder of local photographer Robert Ripps. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: First signs of summer
A boat moors off Pier 25. Plus Pine Street first graders chat with first responders; trotting down Varick Street.
In the News: J. Crew files for bankruptcy
Plus Dean & DeLuca -- already closed -- also file for bankruptcy protection; Soho House still charging fees; rekindling things with an ex in isolation.
Local photographer offers free webinar to benefit relief efforts
Kimberly Wang, a photojournalist and director, is offering her skills at visual branding to folks for free in exchange for a (voluntary) donation -- all so she can help in some way. / 15 comments
Despite signs, Warren 77 is not closing for good
A "space available" sign on the sports bar had more than a few neighbors worried, but the company says they are just waiting for things to come back -- along with rest of us. / 16 comments
Newsletter: May 4
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Seen & Heard: The flyover and a city that’s unimpressed
During the Blue Angels flyover, the NYPD boat got the biggest cheers; beware Amazon delivery scams; a tiny play for a time of no plays. / 4 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come