Sneak Peek: A new restaurant is open at the Walker Hotel
The space on Cortlandt Alley that was briefly Mena and more recently Mostrador is now open with a "Next Gen" chef.
Demolition plans for one-story building at Lispenard and Church
The plans, approved by the Landmarks Commission in 2019, permit a seven-story condo with ground floor retail.
Seen & Heard: Photography show at BMCC
Plus Hugo Winder-Lind at Isabel Sullivan; a marionette show at BPC; a Zoning 101 explainer. / 1 comment
Newsletter: March 5
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Nosy Neighbor: Why are the Washington Market Park bathrooms closed?
A pipe burst in January, closing the park for a day and the bathrooms still.
Seen & Heard: Grant for BMCC from Dan Goldman
Plus a new pharmacy for Brookfield; Seamore's gets papered over; Five Boro Bike Tour is set for May 3. / 2 comments
Community Board meetings for March
Several new developments, from small to huge, plus action with cannabis and liquor, and big changes at the Seaport. / 3 comments
Plans submitted for a residential building at 250 Church
The proposed building -- aka 101 Franklin -- would be 30 percent taller and have between 72 and 117 units. / 5 comments
Ivy Pets (Tribeca Veterinary Wellness) has closed permanently
The practice was opened in 2016 by Dr. Jennifer Berg and was acquired by Ivy Pets last year. / 3 comments
In the News: Two books on Bernard Goetz
Plus a three-story Greek for Soho; checking in with chef Buddha Lo; Jerry Nadler's exit interview.
Seen & Heard: Acupuncture practice opens on Broadway
Plus the art of the book at Sapar Contemporary; a stroller giveaway at Babesta; applications are open till Friday for Community Board 1.
Newsletter: March 2
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