West Thames bridge to be named for longtime downtown advocate
The EDC announced it will open the West Thames pedestrian bridge in the fall and name it after Robert R. Douglass, one of the founders of the Alliance for Downtown New York.
Get your pride on this month downtown
An installation at Brookfield; shows at Postmasters, Untitled Space and Bronx Museum; a festival at the Children's Museum of the Arts; raising the flag at Trinity Church.
Newsletter: June 6
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New Kid on the Block: Hector’s Jewelry Shop
Hector Chamorro is not exactly new to the block. He had been working at B&H Jewelry for 15 years when approached to take over this tiny shop. / 5 comments
9/11 Memorial Glade has opened
The 9/11 Memorial Glade was formally dedicated last week to honor to those who suffer or have died from exposure to toxins in the aftermath of 9/11: first responders and recovery workers, survivors and community members. / 2 comments
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Seen & Heard: Vinyl and CD sale at the Archive
Plus electronics recycling event in Fidi; Hudson River Park walkway is open; radical living at R&Co; lots of lavender events on Governors Island.
Seen & Heard: Oysters coming to Canal Street
Plus De Janeiro moves in on Broadway just north of Warren; crime writer James Ellroy at the Mysterious Bookshop. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Piano lands in Duane Park today
Plus a concert this week in Washington Market Park; a rally to protest the giant building proposed for Two Bridges; free yoga, meditation and music in Freeman Plaza.
Noted Tribeca will open with new owner and flowers
The new shop will keep the name and the Counter Culture Coffee, but will also add flowers, flower arrangement classes, private parties with floral decor and other events. / 4 comments
Menswear designer Todd Snyder coming to Liquor Store
The landmarked liquor store on the corner of White and West Broadway -- which until recently was a J. Crew menswear store -- has been taken over by an "American heritage" designer. / 3 comments
Community Board 1 agendas for June
A city ferry stop in BPC; a sidewalk cafe for Serafina; a liquor license for all sorts of additions to the malls, including McNally Jackson booksellers at the Seaport and much much more!
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History of Tribeca Buildings
That red tape includes landmarks, zoning, building code enforcement and provision of electric and gas. All of this is made... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
The history of Collect Pond clarifies why this topography exists as a flood zone. The 1865 Viele topographical map of... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
Looks good. However, who would want to pay Tribeca prices to live (or have a business) with the counterfeit bazaar... — Marcus / 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential
Please stop with the 'blame the rich' ideological nonsense. It is not private businesses responsibility to subsidize failed govt policies.... — Reality / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
That illegal immigration is the cause of neighborhood decline is not a logical conclusion. As was proved with the prior... — mulciber / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
I am a tax paying American citizen who works full time for a Fortune 100 company. I am 100% against... — D / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
Over the years Shimon has rented the upstairs floors to many different artists. I had a studio there for years.... — JS Miller / Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month