Newsletter: Dec. 14
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In the News: New Building Approved for Canal and Broadway
Plus: Loft-peeping the home of JoonYong Park and Arum Seo; artist Peter Tunney; operator in crane accident says he was defamed; is 108 Leonard's developer messing with the clock?
Seen & Heard: Spring Studios’s Encroachment on Streets and Sidewalks
Plus: Dormant cherry picker on Franklin; Fernandez Shoes Shine's new sign; that dangerous intersection in northwest Tribeca; Canal Park Inn vacate order; condo sales office on Washington. / 7 comments
Make This Christmas a Special One: Celebrate with Friends and Family at LMCC
Join Lower Manhattan Community Church for a special candlelight Christmas Eve service. There will be children's programs for infants through fifth grade. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Citi Bike Pole?
"Is it a light for Citi Bike? If it hasn't happened already, expect the Duane Street landmark folks to chime in." —H.
In the News: Eataly Has Erased Mario Batali
Plus: Work stopped at the St. Nicholas National Shrine because the church isn't making its payments; more on the Park Row oil leak; the World Trade Center mall operator has been sold. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Jewelry Store Closing
Plus: Hoodies for the Homeless pop-up; California Closets closed for renovation; Le Pain Quotidien coffee cart at City Hall Park; 11 Beach's Varick side; more "Billions" and "Bull" shoots.
Seen & Heard: Progress at Frenchette
Plus: Oil leak on Broadway; the subway elevator outside 30 Park Place; a pair of simultaneous three-day TV shoots; activity in the former Birdbath space; Pen Parentis holiday author mingle.
Shop, Dine & Celebrate in Lower Manhattan
With over 1,300 diverse shops, world-class restaurants and hotels, and iconic attractions—all in one walkable square mile—Lower Manhattan is your place to make the most of this holiday season. / Sponsored
2017 Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 5)
Put a bit of effort into holiday shopping—that's the point, isn't it? In this round: Shinola, Giorgia, Cass Lilien, Stella, Jenni Kayne, Ever After, 180, Abhaya, the Armoury.
In the News: Goodbye, Elizabeth Street Garden
Plus: Skyrocketing rent for Washington Market Park's Christmas tree vendor; crimes and muggings; Soho non-profit to address garbage problem; Il Laboratorio de Gelato opens in the Village.
Seen & Heard: Soho’s Most Interesting New Store
Plus: Community Board 1 agendas include the Five Boro Bike Tour and Chikarashi's FiDi outpost; new acupuncture office on Jay; dermatologist appears to be moving; Antiqueria's farewell note.
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The pic of wild turkey "Astoria" in Battery Park is a marvel! — Komanoff / In the News: Astoria at The Battery
The dog poop is really bad. But even worse in other parts of NYC - saw a photo of a... — lisa / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
Thank you JP, well put — Sharon / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
All an annual fee would do is give them "justification" to leave it. "Well, I'm paying for someone else to... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
One beautiful thing about the Tribeca Antique Garage was that the lovely staff would let a party sit and nurse... — mulciber / Antique Garage Tribeca closed months ago
Dog owner here. I agree and am appalled at the condition of our streets. For a long time, everyone was... — Susan / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
That sign is iconic - hope someone was able to save it. — Franklin Foodie / Ilya’s, aka Leo’s, has opened on Worth and Broadway