Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City
Two readers called today to report that a row of at least seven cars had been vandalized in the wee hours of the morning on North End Avenue. Parkers beware. / 4 comments
Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses
The city just announced that indoor dining can resume on Sept. 30 at 25 percent. But still, restaurants need every bit of help they can get after six months of losses. / 8 comments
Election 2020: When and where to vote early
Mark your calendar: we will have a week leading up to Election Day to cast a ballot in person on Houston; or register now for an absentee ballot. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?
If you are up with the sun, you may have to pace a bit till most restaurants get moving these days. / 4 comments
Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy
Given a section of the street to use for its outside seating, the restaurant then learned they can only use that three nights a week. Why can't the city figure this out? / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: The return of the Oculus
Retailers at the Oculus are coming back, slowly; sketching the neighborhood; a ring found on Greenwich; good clean fun in the park. / 3 comments
A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets
A neighbor with roots in the restaurant biz is seeking local artists to bring some of the neighborhood's curbside restaurant structures a little more color and, he hopes, foot traffic. / 12 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Where are the Black-owned businesses of Tribeca?
"Would you consider compiling and posting a list of Black-owned businesses in lower Manhattan?" K. wrote. And I would, but so far have found no way to do it. Seeking readers' help. / 6 comments
Newsletter: September 7 – Happy Labor Day!
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Field Trip: Rockaway Beach
If you are looking to sneak in some last licks, the Rockaway peninsula beaches are accessible by car, train or NYC Ferry. BYO sand chair. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca?
Where in Tribeca is this cast iron fleur de lis, the stylized lily that is also a symbol of French royalty? / 2 comments
Tribeca Synagogue is putting its outdoor space to good use
Once deemed wasted space, the plaza under the curve of the synagogue on White Street may in fact help boost enrollment at three local preschools.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow