Newsletter: August 31
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Field Trip: Astoria Pool
Perhaps one of the perks of a coronavirus summer is a 54,000-square-foot pool limited to 70 percent capacity. It's an hour's trip by subway. / 1 comment
Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint
Three men were robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday in front of the store, with the suspects escaping by car with $14,000 worth of cash and goods. / 19 comments
Recent closings in the neighborhood
More bad news: Da Mikele on Church has closed; Grey Dog will never open; and David Weeks is moving to Brooklyn. / 2 comments
Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years
The school has been a fixture on the south side of Warren for decades, as were some of its teachers who taught entire families of kids. / 14 comments
Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city
Da Claudio, the Italian staple on Ann Street, has been hounded by city inspectors for its curbside dining and was finally closed -- all while being the only open business on the street. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Breakfast from Crown Shy
A box of treats from the pastry chef at Crown Shy; Tiffany's where it all started; Seaport openings this fall.
Newsletter: August 27
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Recent openings around the neighborhood
The studios are coming back: Real Pilates, Book Nook, Fred Astaire. And a new project from the Grand Banks folks gets its liquor license. / 19 comments
Nosy Neighbor: When will the USPS clean the Canal Street post office?
B. writes: The Canal Street station is under siege - graffiti is taking over the outside of the building, making the post office in this highly visible location seem forlorn and abandoned. / 18 comments
Seen & Heard: Ways to go to the (old) movies
Plus you can now send Lekka Burgers across the country; Mulberry & Vine opens uptown; Stuy as a backdrop for schools special.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently