In the News: Eataly Has Been Delayed Again
Plus: Taqueria chain coming to 4 World Trade Center; new rules for construction cranes; intrigue in the world of Da Mikele; Pearl River Mart to get a brief reprieve; cake-frosting tips; Sheldon Silver cronies decide who's running for his seat. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Beware the Varick Street Bike Path
Plus: The new atrium at the ugliest building in Tribeca; "for rent" sign at 20 Warren; 443 Greenwich's attractive street-level windows; virtual landscape art exhibit at Apexart. / 2 comments
Loft Peeping: Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber
The actors' northwest Tribeca loft has a lot to like, but the best part, according to Watts? "I lie in bed at night and think, 'I can't believe after all these years in New York I finally have a walk-in pantry!'" / 5 comments
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Seen & Heard: Is the Tribeca Family Festival Backing Off Its Laight Street Plan?
Plus: Video of the crane from the day before the accident; TD Bank branch closed; updates on Hudson River Park security and signage; Bowling Green is getting renamed; "Limitless" is back again. / 8 comments
In the News: Crane Operator Credited With Minimizing Damage
Plus: Investigators still investigating the cause of the accident; Bay Crane's safety record; the machine's "headache ball" tore into an office; woman uses stun gun on her boyfriend at the Battery; shoe brand plans FiDi guideshop.
Tribeca’s Cornerstone Grill Appears to Be Closed
And another inexpensive restaurant bites the dust. / 27 comments
In the News: Video of the Crane Collapse
Plus: When Wicked Juice & Kitchen and Schnippers will open; plans to make Governors Island focused on innovation; contender for Silver seat may not be eligible; David Yurman buys another apartment.
A Huge Crane Collapsed on Worth Street
More as it comes in.... UPDATE: One person was killed, others injured. / 25 comments
Seen & Heard: New Opening Forecast for Best Market
Plus: Grazin' is said to have closed; another bar starts serving up burlesque; a live-action graphic novel; Trinity Boxing Club space is now a souvenir shop. / 25 comments
Seen & Heard: Award-Winning Chili
Plus: "Highlights in Jazz" concert tonight; replacement patches for your Canada Goose jacket; Nexxus rep insists that the N. Moore salon is open to the public; reader seeks rehearsal dinner suggestions. / 5 comments
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It’s amazing how they want this neighborhood to thrive but yet a restaurant/private club…whatever you want to call it …has... — Francesco / Catching Up With New Kids: Maxwell Social Club
We love when our neighbors freak out over pretty affordable $9 user fees. — malcolm / In the News: More on congestion pricing x air quality
It's giving Democrat Derangement Syndrome — B / In the News: More on congestion pricing x air quality
Beware of Thisbowl. Tons of allegations of food poisoning at their other location. If you search on reddit you'll see... — heather / Seen & Heard: THISBOWL opens Monday
every moment burned into my mind's eye — Madeline Lanciani / Events for 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
Fewer vehicles = better air. I’ve been thrilled at the greater calm, too! NYC keep on finding solutions:) — Elaine Smollin / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
Looks like a much needed improvement! Cleaner, which we all desire:) More residents will see the wonderful views for generations.... — Elaine Smollin / Construction is underway at 65 Franklin