In the News: Judge’s Ruling on the Crane Collapse
Plus: What's up at the building with Azabu in the basement; anti-Chick-fil-A rant; Hudson River Park's financial situation; Tribeca Film Festival family event; history of a Broadway building; is Mattress Firm in trouble? / 1 comment
Bare Walls? Have No Fear: Superfine! Is Here
A sleeker, chic-er, and more fun art collecting experience, Superfine! – The Fair returns from May 2-6 for its second year in the Meatpacking District. In just two weeks, 78 booths showcasing the work of 300+ emerging artists from New York and around the globe will land just a ten-minute bike or Uber ride up the West Side Highway. / Sponsored
Showdown at the Warren Street Dog Park
The community group that oversees the dog park says that the city is demanding changes without accepting responsibility—"stripping the park down to nothing, and leaving nothing in its wake." / 18 comments
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Seen & Heard: Teens Attack Battery Park City Man
Plus: Shinola is planning a "new concept" for its Tribeca store this summer; medical offices coming to W. Broadway and Worth; 12 Warren ditches landscaping for stones; more bag-snagging. / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Urgent Care Clinic Has Temporarily Closed
Plus: Cute alteration to Pier 40 sign; Church Street storefront has gone behind plywood; opening forecast for appliance showroom; unreliable ATMs. / 3 comments
In the News: Pedestrian Hit by Falling Scaffolding
Plus: Where to eat duck around here; Bar Works founder, accused of Ponzi scheme, appeared in court; actor Steve Schirripa's Sunday routine; free drama.
The Japanese Restaurant Opening on Warren Street
A rep for the Japanese restaurant coming to 20 Warren referred to it as a "high-end omakase sushi bar," but the sample menus indicate kaiseki, possibly as a showcase for beef from Hokkaido.
Seen & Heard: Work Finally Starts at Greenwich Street Hotel
Plus: Grand Banks will reopen soon (but not in time for this lovely weather); a map of the city's sidewalk sheds; activity at a Murray Street storefront; what looks like a sample sale on Hudson. / 1 comment
Joe & the Juice Is Opening Here
The Danish café chain Joe & the Juice, which has been on an expansion tear, is coming to Greenwich Street. / 3 comments
In the News: Northwest Tribeca Loft-Peep
Plus: History of the building at W. Broadway and Canal; collision at Holland Tunnel off-ramps; new FiDi political club.
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Walked by this morning, it’s no longer there — K / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
This is exactly the behavior that brought about Seattle’s downfall. Allowing encampments to completely take over the city by way... — D / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
He's since built a new camp along the fence on the east side of the park, just past the driveway... — C / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?