Seen & Heard: The Harrison’s Bar Has a New Home
Plus: Auction at Josephine; fireworks tonight for New Year's Eve; dispiriting news about the BMCC swimming pool. / 3 comments
In the News: Dogs vs. Rats at Bogardus Garden
Plus: Sheldon Silver's shady shenanigans; subway station robbery at knifepoint; Reade Chambers sales.
In the News: Sheldon Silver Reportedly Under Federal Investigation
Plus: Blue Planet Grill is closing next week; Juice Press father-son lawsuit; 3 World Trade Center restaurants. / 1 comment
My Own Little Metropolitan Diary
I keep a journal of odd/amusing interactions—akin to the New York Times’s “Metropolitan Diary,” but less fit for print. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Elected Officials Finally Speak Up About North Cove Marina
Plus: James Perse signage has been posted; fast-food franchise for sale. / 3 comments
In the News: Four-Story Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in the Works
Plus: More on the Roc crash driver; Bâtard tops year-end lists; Trinity Church files demolition permits; Port Authority to consider selling World Trade Center; more Meredith Monk. / 1 comment
Local Lens: Clay Benskin (Part 2)
More excellent work from photographer Clay Benskin, whose day job is as a superintendent in Tribeca. These are so good! / 6 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 29
Local Lens: Clay Benskin • Roc's Car Accident • Community Board 1 January Agendas • "Year in Review" Quiz Answers • Desbrosses Demolition • Lower Manhattan Flood Forecast • More
A Car Crashed Into Roc Last Night
Fortunately, no one was hurt. (P.S. And the restaurant is still open for business!) / 2 comments
“Year in Review” Quiz: The Answers
Only three entrants aced it. And the winner of the $200 Torly Kid gift certificate—chosen randomly from the finalists—is.... / 3 comments
Pier 26 Update Is Coming Soon
Let's hope it's about the restaurant. Also on January’s Community Board 1 agendas: Worth Street reconstruction; Joël Robuchon liquor license; 23 Wall Street; Bastille Day; more. / 2 comments










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