Seen & Heard: Fireworks Tomorrow Night
Plus: Fundraising drive for Bogardus Garden-Plaza-Park; Duane Street buildings re-created; 1st Precinct parking shenanigans; "selfie kiosk" coming to FiDi. / 4 comments
In the News: Big Broadway Clock to Be Made Electric
Plus: The Anish Kapoor sculpture at 56 Leonard will be 20 feet tall; development likely at 1 Beekman; Syms plot on the market; Starbucks assault; Smyth rooms getting refreshed next. / 6 comments
Has Josephine Closed?
The sign saying it's closed "today" has been there for four days now.... UPDATE: It closed. / 3 comments
New Restaurant Opening on Greenwich Street
Come spring, you're going to have another good reason to cross Canal: Chef Ned Baldwin, formerly of Prune, is opening a restaurant in the 508 space.
Here Come the Holidays
These folks can make the season extra jolly, with wonderful gift ideas and spirited New Year's Eve celebrations. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Protest in Duane Park
Plus: Fairway Market possibly "delayed"; J&R name sold to Century 21?; new trees; 76 Laight. / 3 comments
In the News: Stuyvesant Stockbroker Made It All Up
Plus: How come elected officials are being quiet about North Cove Marina?; rally report; Seaport redevelopment plan is online; South Street Seaport Museum will have space, somewhere. / 3 comments
The 2015 Anticipation Index
Which forthcoming openings in Lower Manhattan are readers most looking forward to? / 5 comments
Celebrate Christmas at LMCC
Lower Manhattan Community Church is a place where families and individuals feel at home—especially at Christmas. Join us for Community Christmas Service on Dec. 21 and caroling on Dec. 24. / Sponsored
In the News: Lululemon Signs on at Brookfield Place
Along with a watch store and a cigar store/lounge. Plus: Sheldon "Sleazy" Silver; real estate around City Hall Park heats up; the story of the Wall Street Bull (on its 25th anniversary); Arcade Bakery's holiday treats; Tribeca vs. Downtown Brooklyn. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Sanitation Department Shakedown?
Plus: A hell of a sandwich; the stray cat of northwest Tribeca; checking in on construction at 56 Leonard, the Sterling Mason, and 2 Renwick; gallery moving. / 12 comments
Best of 2014: And the Winners Are…
The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated—thanks again to the 1,124 people who voted—and the rejoicing can begin.







Looks like fun! And a good summer afternoon project for kids. — Les / Folks in Town: A revolutionary trail of Downtown
We have lived here for 30 years and simply cannot imagine not having Madeline in the neighborhood for coffee and... — Bob / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
I’m shocked Petrarca never makes any of these lists. Definitely one of my neighborhood staples. — Reademan / Seen & Heard: Recycling event on Greenwich & Duane
What is fair is the collective anxiety all of us who are parents felt when hearing this story. Fortunately this... — KRS / Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed
This is truly the saddest news. We lived in the neighborhood for 5 years and Duane Park was hands down... — Joanna / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
Every independent school considers how parents might fit or not fit into its culture. Don't kid yourself. — Manhattanmommie / Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed
i will miss you and your lovely family as well — madeline c lanciani / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14