Seen & Heard: Talking 2020 politics in BPC
Plus a poetry reading at Pen Parentis; a preview of the bean; how you spell Tribeca at Puffy's; how pier workers take a siesta.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s the latest on Bogardus Garden?
The Department of Transportation broke ground more than two years ago on Bogardus Plaza, so of course the question remains: when will it finally be finished? / 6 comments
Rolling out the (artificial) green carpet
Pier 40 is getting a new artificial turf field at this moment, and while plans for its completion are weather dependent, it could be ready by the end of March. / 2 comments
UPDATE: A new kind of “Cocoon” coming to Best Market space
The Best Market space at 316 Greenwich has a new tenant applying for a liquor license, and it's a "community space for modern families" started by local investors. / 48 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 6
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Where in Tribeca?
While it's already the new year, I saved one last Where in Tribeca? watering hole post for today. The season is wrapped up, but the lights are still on at this one... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: They’re back.
The collection boxes (official term!) on West Broadway at both Warren and Duane streets are back in action. Last pick-up at 1p. / 9 comments
Catching Up With: Lisa Ripperger
For the inaugural Q&A in a new series, the former PS 234 principal writes about missing SoulCycle, laughing with the staff of PS 234 and learning to have no expectations. / 8 comments
DOB releases a map of after-hours variances!
In what I would say is a good customer service move, the Department of Buildings now has an interactive map that allows you to see active after-hours permits.
In the News: Fidi’s 2020 apartment boom
A list of the residential buildings coming online this coming year or soon after, with more to come with some good crowd-sourcing. / 2 comments
52 Reasons to be excited about the future
There's a massive crop of new restaurants on the horizon -- mostly from tested brands -- as well as two new parks, new ballfields, and big changes for the Seaport District. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 2 | Happy New Year!
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