Curly haired women unite: Lorraine Massey opens on W. Broadway
Curly hair guru Lorraine Massey, who opened her first salon here in 1993 and went on to travel the world talking about curls, has opened Spiral (x,y,z) in the former Calypso space. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Alec Baldwin caught in Statue ferry scam
Plus a protest is held against the plan for a White Street jail; Amanda Church and John Franklin at Hionas Gallery; NYC Ferry analysis shows record subsidies. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 10
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Looking Back: The opening of the New Amsterdam library
The New Amsterdam branch of the NYPL was inaugurated 30 years ago on May 3, with Ed Koch, local kids and the former president of France in attendance. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Stephén Seo
The bespoke tailor has opened a jewel box of a fitting studio on Broadway, and has used his talents to dress the cast of Entourage and others in his signature style. / 7 comments
In the News: Dean & DeLuca is closed — for now or for good?
Plus 27 are arrested in climate die-in, while the Bull gets splashed with paint; DeNiro & Co opening a new movie studio in Astoria; a review of a shared street in Brooklyn. / 1 comment
A floating sculpture for a future floating pool
The folks advocating for a floating pool in the East River have launched a floating light sculpture off Pier 17 that will promote the cause and bring attention to the water quality of the river. / 1 comment
Crimes and misdemeanors on Vestry Street
This is a story about street parking, hired cars, a liquor store and a serial vandal. But this tale is not quite over, and its ending may not be a happy one. / 27 comments
Community Board 1 agendas for October
There will be ongoing issues discussed, including the giant event space Convene for Battery Park City; the Howard Hughes brownfield cleanup at 250 Water; and the homeless in Manhattan.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening with the Jeff Koons sculpture at 7 WTC?
H. writes: "Balloon Flower has gone missing for over a year. Any ideas? He's very tacky ... but I really miss it." / 3 comments
In the News: Bed Bath & Beyond closing 40 stores
Plus tenants on Hanover Square are suing for rent stabilization; building on Liberty will be a 30-story hotel; Governor narrows sites for Hurricane Maria memorial. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Oct. 7
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It's a pet! The family brings it to the park often. — Tribeca Citizen / More images from Whiteout 2026
please, please tell me where the rabbit came from! — chinatown_dandan / More images from Whiteout 2026
I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. That approximate location has historically been the location of the city jail... — John Gallagher / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm