State of the Site
Time flies when you're blogging: It's been 16 months since the last State of the Site update about readership, advertising, and other under-the-hood topics. / 28 comments
In the News: NBA Player Lists N. Moore Penthouse
Plus: Battery Park City Authority head says outgoing parks leader was "headed for retirement"; wallet stolen from stroller at Whole Foods; update on Peck Slip Park.
Seen & Heard: Salt Shed Enthusiasm
Plus: Robert Janz on Cecil the lion; Soho Grand brings back its Gilligan's outdoor bar; shoot permits for "Limitless" and Michael Kors; swampiness. / 7 comments
Loft Peeping: Yen Ha & Rich Tesler
When you're an architect, the prospect of a renovation doesn't seem so intimidating. Plus, if you find extra space in between the walls, you'll know what to do with it.
Newsletter: July 30
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In the News: Objections to the BPC Parks Putsch
How bad do things have to get before Battery Park City residents demand change? Plus: Lafayette Street doctor accused of Xanax fraud; Landmarc's Marc Murphy and Pamela Schein Murphy. / 2 comments
Handover at Koh’s Kids
Grace Koh of the Koh's Kids children's boutique is retiring after twenty years. The store will continue under different ownership. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Work on 100 Franklin Is Starting Soon
Plus: Diner en Blanc was indeed on Pier 26; Arcade Bakery's summer vacation; Urban Archaeology's imminent closing; Modell's has moved (and isn't combining); new intake at Seaport Studios; 2015 tree census.
In the News: Turmoil at the BPC Parks Conservancy
Plus: Gourmet Garage's ramp faces Community Board 1 objections; holograms on Governors Island; a glimpse at what's living in the Hudson River; street art festival.
Seen & Heard: Tonight’s Diner en Blanc Is Happening Around Here
Plus: Foot pedals for solar-powered garbage cans; FiDi's Chopping Block has closed; the Museum of Jewish Heritage looks at Nazi persecution of gays; Staple Street fashion shoots. / 4 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Up With the Exposed Wall at 111 Murray?
"Now that 101 Murray is demolished, you can see parts of 101 Warren that weren't visible before. What's in that crenelated part above Bed Bath & Beyond? And what's going to happen the south-facing wall of 101 Warren?" —T.
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The most beautiful sidewalk shed is... no sidewalk shed. — Marcus / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Mr Chow so glad you are staying. — Will / An update on Mr Chow
NYCHA is doing this with it's Next Generation Neighborhoods initiative. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
NYCHA is going to have to plan to fill in open spaces with new buildings if it wants to pay... — James Bogardus / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Just an observation. I can’t imagine these kinds of “scrunched up”buildings would ever be allowed in NYCHA housing. So why... — Darla / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
From one pair of extremely competent hands to another! We are so lucky that our downtown community has such intelligent,... — Amy G. / Community Board 1 leadership turns over after six years
Mr. Chow can never go!! — Haley Gibbs / An update on Mr Chow