Seen & Heard: A Scouting Visit to Two Hands
Plus: Menus for Añejo's downstairs den, Abajo; Taste of Tribeca introduces a beer tasting; the first cookbook from Landmarc's Marc Murphy; Global Beat Festival at Brookfield Place; Nassau storefront rumor; Verizon building mystery. / 1 comment
Field Trip: The New Whitney Museum
What makes it more than a big, funky shed full of great art are the terraces, catwalks, promontories, and exterior staircases. Let's explore.... / 4 comments
DUMBO Calling: 2- to 4-BR Loft Residences Priced from $2M to $6M at 51 Jay St
At 51 Jay, honest DUMBO heritage meets chic contemporary aesthetics. Designed by ODA-Architecture, every detail speaks of expert craft and fine materials. / Sponsored
Introducing the Tribeca Design District
And the inaugural Tribeca Night—timed with NYCxDesign but open to everyone—is next week, with many members staying open late and serving refreshments. Go pay a visit or ten! / 4 comments
In the News: Another World Trade Center Sidewalk Is Open
Plus: Bâtard wins the big James Beard Award; police seeking witness of school hit-and-run; Sessanta Italian restaurant to open soon; affordable housing at risk. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: The New Sculpture in Tribeca Park Is Up
Plus: The Hideaway was closed by the Department of Health; New York Sports Club has been emptied out; Liberty Street Bridge closure; a likely tear-down on Fulton; Lea DeLaria shopping in Tribeca; adorable bird's nest. / 7 comments
In the News: Changes to IPN Storefronts
Plus: Le District review; West Thames Bridge progress; hit-and-run on W. Broadway; Hudson Square church is gone; Atera's basement garden. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Five Boro Bike Tour Complaints
Plus: Opening forecast for Martin Auer Bakehouse; stop-work orders at 111 Murray demolition; Chaise Fitness opening in FiDi; fun with ladybugs at Washington Market Park; plastic produce; Soho art event. / 30 comments
The Gay Pride Dance Is Coming Back
Also on Community Board 1 May agendas: Citigroup's major overhaul; temporary W. Broadway plaza; school crossing guards; several WeWork liquor licenses (including at the Corbin Building); North Cove Marina; a "mascot run"; light-up hotel; and much more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 4
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Seen & Heard: Film-Shoot Overkill
Plus: Part of the Reade Chambers is unveiled; Warren Street bar; an update on Collect Pond Park; L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon signage; puppet performance. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Inside Le District’s Market
Plus: More cops making that illegal right turn; Protesting the closing of Tribeca Pizzeria; romantic comedy shoot; know an organization that needs children books? / 4 comments
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No other city has a law as dumb as Local Law 11 that mandates frequent scaffolding of every building. — Thomas Hagen / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Why does it seem no other city in the world (including the aging cities of Europe) have this proliferation of... — Marcus / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Is anotheroom still moving forward @ 431 Washington? there doesn't seem to be much progress in the space and I... — SM / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Hell yeah. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Elizabeth -- Thanks for clicking through and reading my brief. I'm sure you mean well. But sorry, not every opinion... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Gimme a break Both sell different foods except for beverages Different customers Different tastes To each his own — MH / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
Komanoff, I am not sure that your personal opinion would have changed Tricia's thesis based upon her familiarity with the... — Elizabeth / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday