A flightless bird, and a downtown rescue of what may be a spirit animal
A chance encounter during a jog down the Westside Highway fulfills a girl's longtime wish, and fills a void in a family's life during quarantine. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: The latest at Warren 77
The bar on Warren has been cleaned out; Dr Smood is open in the Goldman breezeway; Pure Liquid is open in the Oculus; the Downtown Alliance checks in on local business owners. / 3 comments
Puffy’s opens today (!) for drinks and sandwiches
The bar will be serving its specialty Italian sandwiches from 11a to 6p along with drinks served to go for walk-up and call-in orders. / 6 comments
Local Business Update: Dance with Miss Rachel
The dance studio on Warren is trying to maintain the personal connections it had with its young dancers while planning for a future when we are all together again.
In the News: Local businesses converted to charities
The Conrad is housing healthcare workers for free; Chobani in Soho has been converted into a food bank; and a reflection on the deafening sound of silence.
Schnipper’s has closed for good
The burger joint that opened on Church and Murray in 2016 will shutter this outlet; its three others are still going in midtown and in Fidi. / 5 comments
Local Business Update: Manhattan Youth and Downtown Community Center
The community center and its programs here and across the borough are in dire financial shape. If schools don't open in September, it will only get worse. / 6 comments
A New York First: The subways closed at night
I don't recommend going out in the wee hours, but still, it's surreal to see closed subway stations and completely empty streets. / 5 comments
Newsletter: May 11
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Weekend Distance Activity: Take a street art walk
With the museums closed, the best way to catch some art is to stroll the streets. This week's shows include Steve ESPO Powers on Broadway and Spring and JR on Greene. / 3 comments
Staying safe in local parks: What you can expect
Both Hudson River Park and Battery Park City parks are patrolled by security services, but only the NYPD can issue summonses for social distancing. Pro tip: best to go out on weekdays. / 11 comments
Where in Tribeca?
This guy's expression pretty much sums it up these days. Where is he? / 4 comments
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