Pier 40 Rescue Plan Announced
Part of the building across the way will be torn down in order to make way for "low-income, moderate-income, and senior housing" and market-rate real estate. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Ballerina Mural Extended
Plus: Funky new Soho building; a doggy daycare facility has closed; hope for W. Broadway trees; filmmaker Frank Miller in conversation; reading for reading awareness. / 4 comments
The Restaurant at the New Four Seasons Hotel Will Be…
...the seventh outpost of an international steakhouse chain.
The Food Emporium Is in Limbo
Given the empty shelves, you can be forgiven for thinking that the Food Emporium on Greenwich Street is closing imminently. It might indeed be closing, but the process is not quite as simple as turning out the lights and moving on. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: New Tenant for 124 Hudson
Plus: Demolition starting on Broadway buildings; pumpkin-carving contest this Saturday; update on 60 Vestry's cornice; artist's loft for sale; Argo International makes the case for more handmade signs. / 2 comments
Update: Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall
From Acne Studios to Zadig & Voltaire, and including several new to my ears: Asics, Aveda, Bebe, Bose, Cartier, Charles Tyrwhitt, London Jewelers, Moleskine, and Papyrus. / 8 comments
200 Water: Limited Collection of Condominiums in Prime Dumbo, Brooklyn
200 Water Street is a boutique condominium offering a limited collection of 15 gallery style residences, creating a desirable sense of intimacy and exclusivity. 3-bedroom lofts with ceiling heights up to 14 ft start at $2.9M. / Sponsored
In the News: Apple Festival
Plus: Hairstylist Nick Arrojo sues former staffer for poaching; more on WeWork's WeLive apartments; rare coins.
Seen & Heard: Counterfeit Vendors Camped Out on Lispenard
Plus: Harley-Davidson of NYC's use of a public plaza; Bogardus Garden's fall event; "Law & Order" is back; work starting on FiDi tower's horns; "Berenstain Bears, the Musical"; a pretty bit of W. Broadway animation. / 20 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Who Are the Goatsingers?
"Do you know who the Goatsingers are? This plaque is at 177 W. Broadway, where Pamper-UR-Pets is." —M. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Oct. 19
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In the News: Affordable Housing Lottery in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Treating cabbage like steak; female superintendent in Battery Park City; Time Inc. moving in soon; helicopter industry fighting proposed ban. / 3 comments









Restaurants are now outrageously expensive; I know someone who says that for the price of an entree he can make... — George Bacon / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I am always bemused to walk by luxury clothing boutiques, both male and female, in SoHo and inevitably, glancing through... — George Bacon / Seen & Heard: Subway stair is closed at West Broadway and Chambers
Very expensive, fine dining level prices, but not a fine dining level of service, decor, etc. It's a tough time... — D. / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
I always thought Il Mulino made a mistake when they opened the spot as a fish forward restaurant. The original... — JD / Il Giglio on Greenwich has closed
With some exceptions I almost never see any customers in the luxury stores at Brookfield. — C2 / Seen & Heard: Subway stair is closed at West Broadway and Chambers
Never happened — Tribeca Citizen / Carnegie Diner & Café and Delos Greek Restaurant coming to 200 Chambers
What happened to the Argentinian steakhouse that was supposed to open in this space? — MJ / Carnegie Diner & Café and Delos Greek Restaurant coming to 200 Chambers