PS 89 yard gets rehab, loses trees, but will get them back
The Battery Park City Authority is making some updates to the yard at PS 89 and have removed all the trees, but they will restore them to bring shade back to the playground. / 3 comments
Squirrels on the attack in Rockefeller Park
There have been several reports of squirrels biting humans -- for no apparent reason -- and the Battery Park City Authority is warning people to beware while they work on the problem. / 14 comments
Newsletter: August 12
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Where in Tribeca?
This little pacman ghost is hovering above your head, watching. Comment if you know where he hangs out. / 11 comments
Looking Back: Harrison Street at night, in the ’40s
From the collection of A. Mogyorosy, who has lived here since 1977, some evocative photos of Harrison Street and the Washington Market taken in the '40s up to the '80s. / 5 comments
In the News: The North Face opens new store in Soho
Plus a local art therapist explains the finer points of coloring books; an update on Google's plans for Houston; a new CEO for the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
CB1 gives Heisman to NYC Ferry service
CB1 pushed back against the city’s plan to add a BPC route to its NYC Ferry system. The ferries would go from Staten Island to Vesey Street to Midtown, starting in 2020. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Row around Manhattan next weekend!
Plus Supaman performs his hybrid brand of Native and hip hop culture TONIGHT at Brookfield; the Downtown Alliance is offering free event space for non-profits; Alexis Bittar at the Seaport.
Miami is on the Rise As a Result of Tax Migration
New Yorkers have long had a love affair with Miami. Learn why Miami has so much appeal -- and also see some fabulous new real estate projects emerging now. / Sponsored
In the News: Fighting to keep the Rector Street bridge
Plus Robert De Niro sells the majority stake in the film festival; some progress on the pit at Warren and West Broadway?; a group of Navy Seals swim across the Hudson. / 4 comments
Newsletter: August 8
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Details revealed for Disney’s headquarters
Disney has filed plans for 304-310 Hudson and envisions a 19-story, two tower building on the former City Winery (and others) location. / 2 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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Well said. — R. / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Why not instead reward the precincts who supported Mamdani with this treat of an event? Bushwick, Greenpoint, Jamaica? As Mamdani... — James Bogardus / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
I doubt the vendors pay any taxes. If business is down for some vendors, that's because there are probably 2x... — Marcus / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
interesting that we now get tourist traffic stats and trends from illegal counterfeiters that sell illegal goods and drugs. oh... — S / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
This was a favorite spot when I worked in the Mayor’s Office (DeBlasio, not Adams-- it must be said). It... — Stacie / Five & Dime has closed
As JP said, you're being purposefully uncharitable by viewing this as some oblique attack on a neighborhood that largely didn't... — malcolm / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day