In the News: Exorcism Planned for This Weekend
Plus: Saks Fifth Avenue reviewed; Joe café to open in the World Trade Center mall next month; did City Hall lose a painting of Alexander Hamilton? / 4 comments
One Way to End the Abuse of Parking Placards
Chinatown residents have persuaded the NYPD's 5th Precinct to do something about the pervasive problem. But is the solution replicable here? / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Our Plastic Bag Problem
Plus: Tribeca Greenmarket to sell cloth produce bags; Bill Murray and Billy Collins at the Poets House's annual Brooklyn Bridge walk; Citi's glass house; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot. / 4 comments
In the News: Reversing Jay Street
Plus: The candidates vying for Margaret Chin's City Council seat; the pros and cons of film/TV shoots.
Finally, a Good Ice Cream Shop
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream has chosen Front Street in the Seaport for its third store. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Why Do Buses Have Backward Flags on the Windows?
It's an aeronautical tradition that appears to have originated in the U.S. military.
Seen & Heard: Update on the New Greenwich Street Hotel
Plus: Serafina's first floor revealed; Taste of Battery Park City is coming up; an addition to the Arlo hotel; sidewalk hoist on Hudson; mysterious structure on Renwick. / 5 comments
In the News: Kesté Pizzeria Opens This Week
Plus: Sing for Hope's public piano program returns in June; fire in a Pace University basement; sandwich pop-up at Piora in the West Village. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Film Festival’s Family Events
Plus: Sail the harbor like Justin Trudeau did; local liquor store is winding down; low-flying planes to map the coastline with lasers; theft-themed literary salon.
Join Us on Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter this Sunday with Lower Manhattan Community Church. Children's programs for infants through fifth grade will be provided during the service, and there's a youth service for sixth through twelfth grade. / Sponsored
Is 3 World Trade Center a Dud?
The building strikes such a jarring note that the harmony of the World Trade Center complex is at risk. / 14 comments
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The illegal West African pocketbook vendors seriously harm the quality of life for residents living near Canal. My left leaning... — lowrider / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
As a resident of North Tribeca, this is extremely exciting. We need a good bodega up here! — harryh / Deli coming to Beach and Greenwich
Just posted today: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/opinion/when-will-taxpayers-revolt-over-the-obscene-tragedy-of-nyc-schools/ — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
No, not the case here re: principals, although I assumed the same. Principal Macri was completely shut out of the... — ms104 parent / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My point is twofold. NYC should be downsizing the budget, not exploding it, to adjust to the lower enrollment. The... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
This is absolutely stunning! — Cari / 50 Hudson is finally revealed