Suspect charged with arson in fire on Murray Street
The fire marshal determined that the fire was set deliberately and resident Aila Balic was charged with arson and reckless endangerment. was arraigned in criminal court; the judge set bail at $5K. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
The slice shop plus took over the entire Sushi of Gari building on Duane and West Broadway and offers pies, pasta dishes and Italian entrees. / 7 comments
New fields, new little league season
A bunch of Downtown Little Leaguers took the new fields at Battery Park City for a test drive on Friday at their opening day ceremonies.
Fire on Murray Street caused no injuries
The small fire on the third floor of 14 Murray sent one person to the hospital for evaluation / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Little League opening day is tonight
Plus the Mmuseumm is open for the season on weekends; Buckle My Shoe celebrates 45 years; George McNally restaurant has a name.
Italian cooking classes coming to Bogardus Mansion
The owners are moving their operation on Canal called Evento to the landmarked building on Murray.
Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
The bar that was for 26 years on West Broadway just south of Tribeca Park was approved by CB1’s Licensing Committee at Washington and Vestry. / 10 comments
Sneak Peek: ETHĒA
A new fitness studio has taken the former Y7 space on Leonard and renovated it as a center for heated sculpt, Pilates and strength classes.
Newsletter: April 16
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Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan creates Duane Park T-shirt
Plus deconstructing Issey Miyake; Robert Ripps at The Other Art Fair; a vending machine on Warren Street. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
"What can we do to help our neighbors who use it as a dog run to respect the turf on Pier 25?" / 38 comments









Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building