In the News: Remodeling the New York Academy of Art
Plus: Remembering artist James Rosenquist; the future of the grand bank lobby at 49 Chambers; another Augustine review; FDNY toughens anti-hazing rules after incidents at a Tribeca firehouse.
Seen & Heard: Fios Frustration
Plus: Clarification from David Bouley; Community Board 1 street fair on Warren Street; 21-foot-long photo at Soho Photo; psychic setting up shop on Franklin. / 14 comments
Seen & Heard: Holland Tunnel Traffic Study Is Mainly About Soho
Plus: The dangerous situation at Washington and Watts; more painted asphalt on Franklin Street; Vivi Bubble Tea has opened; another Broadway store for rent; makeup inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. / 16 comments
There’s a Pro-Trump March in Tribeca Today
The organizers chose the neighborhood because it represents "the heart of elite East Coast Hollywood establishment types such as Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep." / 8 comments
Trader Joe’s Is Opening in Soho
The company finally confirmed the long-rumored store at Sixth Avenue and Spring Street. / 7 comments
In the News: A Gondola to Governors Island?
Plus: Bouley Test Kitchen appears to be moving; the city's free wi-fi service is set to expand below Worth Street; Department of Education posting lead-test results for area schools.
Seen & Heard: Holland Tunnel Traffic Study
Plus: Why the NYPD doesn't enforce the no-truck rule on Laight; Babesta is merging its Tribeca stores; no sign of progress at Bouley's next location; Roc served with eviction papers; David Weeks Studio sample sale today.
What Cops Have to Say About the Teen Hooligans
When people spoke of being harassed, commanding officer Mark Iocco repeatedly responded by asking why no one had called 911: "How can I do anything about it if I don't know about it?" / 19 comments
In the News: Will Cotton’s Candyland
Plus: "Renowned French colorist" opening pop-up salon; new pair of 15-story buildings on Charlton; when Park Row had cable cars. / 2 comments
Washington Street in Flux
Plans have finally been filed to double the size of a five-story building. That makes five projects in the works on a three-block stretch—along with three others completed on Washington in recent years. / 1 comment
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"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently