Newsletter: June 15
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In the News: Two-Story Topper Proposed for Duane Park Building
Plus: The history of a grand old building on W. Broadway; a swarm of bees in FiDi; River to River Festival to include a free night at museums. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Why is Tribeca Tower’s Plaza Still Closed?
"I'm not entirely sure, but I think that since they started, I moved out, gut-renovated my apartment, had a baby, and moved back in. Someone is still planting flowers in the flowerbeds, but they haven't bothered to remove the abandoned bikes." —E.
Seen & Heard: Spring’s Restaurant Is Supposed to Be Open to the Public
Plus: "Mr. Robot" is shooting here on Friday; Shinola is opening a store in Soho; activity in the storefront next to Think Coffee; the newsstand at W. Broadway and Leonard. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: More on the Carbon Monoxide Leak
Plus: A cop gave a restaurant staffer a parking placard; the facade of 70 Vestry is nearly done; "Set It Up" film shoot; West Village resident seeks help regarding Maison Kayser; office at Washington and Desbrosses; action at two Franklin Street storefronts? / 1 comment
In the News: Basement Fire Leads to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Plus: Suspicious package found in the same area; Fraunces Tavern has reopened; Daniel Buren's striped columns at Bortolami won't be permanent; more on the 9/11 Tribute Museum's new home. / 1 comment
The City Is Jumping on the Shipping Container Trend
The Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program called El-Space designed to activate areas under elevated roads. The first one will be alongside the Brooklyn Bridge.
Spotlight: Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa
"We try to be a nice sanctuary for people to disconnect, so we don't allow cell phones," says Donna Perillo, founder of the Sweet Lily nail salon. "Some people just can’t cope, though—and they’ll tap their phones with their nose because they can’t use their hands!" / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Restaurant Opening on Spring Street?
"It looks like some type of food establishment is opening at 303 Spring. Do we know anything about it?" —M.
In the News: Bouley’s Final Weeks
Plus: The Thom Browne women's store; Black Seed has introduced a sandwich roll made from bagel dough; tourist left a loaded gun in his hotel room; photographing newlyweds at the City Clerk's Office.
Seen & Heard: Park Place Plaza Retail
Plus: Dreaded Drill of Destruction spotted outside wonderful old building on Vandam; Eataly's seafood restaurant is sleeping with the fishes; de Blasio said to have overruled the DOT about "Fearless Girl" marketing ploy; why are so many subway kiosks closed? / 3 comments
Another Subway Sandwich Shop Appears to Be Closing
It would join two others that have gone out of business in the past year. / 2 comments
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Hell yeah. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Elizabeth -- Thanks for clicking through and reading my brief. I'm sure you mean well. But sorry, not every opinion... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Gimme a break Both sell different foods except for beverages Different customers Different tastes To each his own — MH / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
Komanoff, I am not sure that your personal opinion would have changed Tricia's thesis based upon her familiarity with the... — Elizabeth / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
@Tricia Joyce: You spoke a bit too soon. I too testified, somewhat after you and many others. I spoke in... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Tammy was a wonder. A mind that could quickly grasp the implications of any idea or proposal, and an approach... — Jeff / Community Board 1 leadership turns over after six years
In 1994? — Lulu / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway