Seen & Heard: New Entrances at the World Trade Center PATH Station
Plus: Hudson Street bus stop returns; a branch of Simit + Smith appears to have closed; terrific W. Broadway sketch; preservationist walking tour of Tribeca; Lafayette storefront starting to be unveiled; movie recommendation. / 1 comment
This One Is Going to Hurt
Six buildings in south Tribeca will be torn down—and eight bars and restaurants eliminated—to make room for condos. / 30 comments
In the News: A Turn for the Worse at North Cove Marina
Plus: Three new Fulton Center tenants; an important article about nail salons; a rash of thefts at Planet Fitness; Seaport boutique review. / 12 comments
Another Parking Garage Is Probably Doomed
That the garage—located on one of Tribeca's most prime blocks—has survived this long is a bit of a miracle. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Grand Banks Returns to Pier 25 Today
And reopens late next week. Plus: Five Boro Bike Tour response; another Duane Park building as single-family mansion?; N. Moore cobblestones paved over; NYPD cars keep making that illegal turn; "Custody" film shoot. / 4 comments
First Look: The New Part of the World Trade Center PATH Station
Before, you only saw a slice of the vaulted, ribbed Calatrava ceiling; now you get the full soaring effect.
Three Rumors
About what's coming to the former New York Sports Club space on Reade and two storefronts on Chambers. Totally unconfirmed.
Newsletter: May 7
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In the News: More of the World Trade Center Opens Tomorrow
Plus: Menus for Pier A's second-floor restaurant; Racines NY review; no tips at Atera; more details on Robuchon café at Brookfield Place; Renzo Piano condos; new south Soho restaurant; VBar Seaport opening soon; subway attacks. / 2 comments
The “Ghostbusters” Firehouse Is Closing for a Three-Year Renovation
In the meantime, be extra careful with matches.... / 10 comments
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
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What can be done about this??? — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes, exactly. The problem of the counterfeit sellers has been going on for decades, but as I recall before COVID... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
You can still report vendors: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02152 I select either "In a prohibited area" or "unlicensed". You could also select "Other... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes, file daily please! I do this as well every time I see the sellers. Sometimes I file multiple reports... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
They did once at least, and things actually quieted down for a few days. No sellers for a few days,... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
👍 — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Sad to read this. I popped in there last January with my daughter and it was a lovely, uncomplicated space.... — Alex in NYC / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new