Newsletter: May 13
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In the News: Woman struck by car on Murray
The Post reports that a woman was hit while crossing the intersection at Murray and West streets and lost her left leg below the knee, according to police and witnesses. / 11 comments
Where in Tribeca? Mother’s Day edition
A greeting -- and an apology -- to all the moms out there on your designated day of rest? celebration? little league? / 2 comments
Eyesore of the Week: Mailboxes of Tribeca
These are federal property and the Post Office should care for them properly -- and give our streets a bit of a pick-me-up. / 16 comments
Destination Ice Cream: Milkcow
If you like vanilla soft serve, then you will love the new ice cream trend out of South Korea that is sweeping the globe (really) and is now installed in Chinatown.
Seen & Heard: A unicorn hangs on Hudson
Plus a Vineyard Vines popup at the Winter Garden; a fishing program at Wagner; Biso Man strikes again; a series of design events start soon downtown. / 5 comments
In the News: Traffic light for South End Avenue
Plus new tenants at 7 World Trade; bogus boat rides at The Battery; a hotel planned for Fulton and Broadway; Fulton Plaza Apartments sold.
Seen & Heard: Dr. Phil reviews Gigino’s while standing on the street
Plus Battery Park City hosts a free version of a hit play from The Flea at the Irish Hunger Memorial; learn mahjong at the China Institute. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Crown Shy
A downtown kid grew up to be a chef at one Michelin-starred restaurant after another until he landed here, at his new solo project in Fidi at 70 Pine. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 9
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Seen & Heard: The Odeon in the 1930s
Plus early morning birding in The Battery; the Fulton Stall summer market is open on Sundays; construction fences are coming down on Warren. / 10 comments
The Broad Exchange Building: Live in a landmark with a captivating past
Capturing the zeitgeist of the 1890s, the architecture of The Broad Exchange Building is as distinctive as it is stunning, and now merges historic design with modern living. / Sponsored
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SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses