Nosy Neighbor: Isn’t the yard at PS 89 supposed to be open on weekends?
A reader reports that the PS 89 playground, which was part of the Schoolyards to Playgrounds program, was no longer open. / 2 comments
Buddha-Bar, closed since summer, is taking reservations on Open Table
The restaurant space is for rent, but they are still charging for reservations that are not cancelled in advance.
Nosy Neighbor: What is that green fence doing in City Hall plaza?
...It's been there for years. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Local theater company’s new show
Plus Davidoff humidor has closed in Brookfield; Mexi is open on Stone Street; Healthybaby has closed on Warren.
Nosy Neighbor: Why are the bricks missing around the gazebo all the time?
A. wrote: "Every time I go there is a big hole where a bunch of them used to be." / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: New martial arts for kids in Fidi
Plus a paper shredding day in Washington Market Park; Wasserman volunteers chip in; Carini carpets is once again Carini Lang.
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In the News: “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult”
Plus the decade-long battle for a bench; Jake Gyllenhaal decamps; still waiting on pedestrian study of Fidi. / 1 comment
Newsletter: October 6
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The Warren Street Hotel wants to add another floor to its roof
The hotel has applied to the city for a variance to add a floor of residential and commercial space. But neighbors say they have not seen repairs from the initial construction. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Drag racing ends in crash on Church
Plus David X. Levine at Steven Amedee; more Starbucks closures on Broadway?; Latitude Gallery opens at 5 Lispenard. / 2 comments
IKEA is coming to Soho
The Swedish retailer's investment arm has bought a building in Soho for a new store and offices. / 1 comment
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Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich