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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Where in Tribeca?
A fine example of the cast iron that is holding up many of our storefronts around here. Where is it? / 2 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Sad to read this. I popped in there last January with my daughter and it was a lovely, uncomplicated space.... — Alex in NYC / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I really don’t understand the hate for new stores like this, calling their offerings not useful. Do people not buy... — person / New Kid in Battery Park City: Fiolino
Very sad. As a pedestrian, bus-subway rider and a parent, am very concerned about the proliferation of bicycling (particularly Citibike... — JZparent / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Amen! — Anonymous / A protest is scheduled at the Independence Plaza garage
No chance of this happening under Mamdani. In fact, he recently rescinded all criminal enforcement of bike violations: https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mayor-mamdani-announces-end-to-criminal-enforcement-for-minor-tr His... — James S / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Thanks for featuring this, could be a real pain if I hadn’t been warned. Good job, Carl — Carl friedberg / No weekend service on the 1, 2, 3
This isn't going to stop until police start ticketing bikers for riding on sidewalks, ignoring traffic lights and going the... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning