Seen & Heard: Shake Shack Unveiled
Plus: The Church Street sinkhole; memorial to killed cyclist; a couple more thoughts on Manhatta; "Leave Not One Alive" shoot. / 4 comments
In the News: Another TD Bank Was Robbed
Plus: Dead infant found in the East River; sports-themed exhibit at the 9/11 Museum.
The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here
Parking for two hours at a metered space in Tribeca will soon cost 50% more. And it's much worse below Chambers. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open
Plus: Pop-up galleries on Canal Street; Trader Joe's still isn't very busy; three shoots, one of which ticked off Greenwich Street residents; Ducati's flouting of the law. / 6 comments
New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics
"Most people want to train Olympians, but it's important to me that this is about having fun," says gymnast Paul Ruggeri of his new school. At the same time, there are benefits: "You learn to work hard, to fall on your face in front of other people, and to get up and try again." / 5 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 6
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In the News: Tribeca Bank Robbery
Plus: The neighborhood ranks third in noise-related complaints; co-op board question.
Seen & Heard: Another New Barbershop
Plus: New home/decoupage store on Grand Street; maintaining the Woolworth Building; fashion trend event; expert advice on fighting parking tickets; Laight Street salon. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: More on the Kids Soliciting Donations
Plus: Church Street shop appears to be moving to Broadway; neat building on Houston; Spring Studios expands its presence; beautiful drawing of a construction site; praise for Hutter Auctions. / 4 comments
In the News: History of a “Butter and Egg” Building
Plus: Pizzeria opening in Soho; Allied Maker Q&A; FiDi condo doormen go on a brief strike; construction worker injured at 3 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street
"The de Blasio administration is eyeing 80 Centre St.—now home to the city’s marriage bureau—as the perfect location for a high-rise detention center as part of a sweeping plan to close Rikers Island," reports the Daily News. It might also include affordable housing, because who wouldn't want to live above a jail? / 31 comments
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beautifully designed building that tastefully blends into the location's architectural character. I dont know how anybody could complain about building... — tribeca1 / The restoration of and new construction at 32 Walker
I have visited the cafe they have open in the west village and it is definitively a lower quality, second... — Mark / Coming to Greenwich and Duane: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
Pepe - learn how to cook and don't make your problems the restaurants' and everyone's whose livelihoods are tied to... — Jon / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen
I was never a huge fan of his work, but I like 8 Spruce enough. A good sunset does the... — malcolm / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
I know I'm coming off as a fanboy, and maybe I am a bit, but when you look downtown and... — mulciber / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
I knew a few people who live there. The apartments are handsome and well-appointed, but they're typical apartments, with box-like... — mulciber / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
I'm not sure where you're getting this from, but Mr. Gehry had strong feelings about vernacular architecture, and he considered... — mulciber / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown