In the News: History of a Laight Street Building
Plus: More on the World Trade Center 1 train station; Alamo Drafthouse confirmed its FiDi plans; Josh Hartnett listed his penthouse; please don't leave your dog tied up on the street while you shop. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Happening in the Old Aloha Rag Space?
"There's a black curtain in the window of 505 Greenwich, and the 'for rent' signs are gone. Is something moving in?" —N.
Get Down with Common & OK Go at Lowdown Hudson Music Fest!
Brookfield’s annual summer music festival, Lowdown Hudson Music Fest, returns to the heart of downtown New York for its seventh summer… and yes, it's free! / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Serafina Opening Forecast
Plus: Paul Liebrandt pop-up dinner; rat tracks; Spot doggy daycare has been bought and will be rebranded; bike lane construction in east FiDi; a quest for office space.
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In the News: Downtown Residents Win a Round in Rent Fight
Plus: Rally to encourage Governor Cuomo to sign Battery Park City representation bill; great photo of W. Broadway in 1979; new Wall Street café. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Warren Street Reconstruction Is Moving East
Plus: Downtown Wine & Liquors has closed after thirty years; kiddie rides up for adoption; new children's ballet school; summer show at Alexander and Bonin; gallery gone dark for two-month renovation. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: When Is DanceBody Going to Open?
"Do you know what's going on with the DanceBody studio on Warren? It was scheduled to open in the spring. I've seen a few stop-work orders." —K.
Field Trip: Sunset Park
Having already explored Bay Ridge, at the end of NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route, I set off for the second-to-last stop—Sunset Park, another neighborhood I knew zip about. / 6 comments
In the News: Another Celebrity Bought at 443 Greenwich
Plus: The Grand Banks guys' new Governors Island restaurant; Oculus evacuated over suspicious package; Knicks player says he choked woman because she attacked his "private parts"; husband of bike-accident victim sues park. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ward III Update
Plus: A new street tree at 290 West; "Wizard of Oz"–themed art exhibit; Houseman chicken recipe; "Where in Tribeca...?" remains unsolved.
What Happened to the Ducks in Rockefeller Park?
"My wife and I saw two, maybe three, adult ducks puttering around this spring, but none for last several months," reports J. "And no ducklings this year at all." Has something about the pond changed to make it less hospitable? UPDATE: False alarm. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
It wasn't unsafe when someone built the home you live in. It won't be unsafe to build these new homes.... — harryh / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich
Which candidates are against this mess? That’s who I will vote for. — Darla / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich
You're just spewing nonsense. "overburdened mass transit" ? The biggest problem the MTA has is that subway ridership is still... — harryh / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich
Tribeca turning into more like Park Avenue in the 70s vibe every year... More “boutique ultra-luxury condominium with private, dedicated... — TMK / Parking garage on North Moore sells for $57 million
Where do we sign-up to volunteer for his campaign? — JC Chmiel / The Candidates 2026: Furhan Ahmad for Assembly District 66
Having dinner outdoors at Gigino’s was one of the city’s highlights. Please come back!! — Rita Magier / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
You are correct that we desperately need more housing, but it needs to be affordable. The middle class is being... — Hank / Tower address will be 308 Greenwich