Seen & Heard: The Smyth Hotel Is Getting a Facelift
Plus: Tennis court intrigue; dry cleaners said to be moving; tugboat photo exhibit; free kayaking starting Friday. / 3 comments
In the News: Possible Student Shortage at P.S. 234
Plus: The FAA goes after real-estate drones; kids' garden rampage at Washington Market Park; 195 Broadway liquor exemption; change to school-planning law; Tribeca vs. TriBeCa. / 2 comments
First Impressions: Dig Inn
The final Hudson Eats review (for the time being): Dig Inn Seasonal Market, which offers the widest variety of food in the complex. / 2 comments
In the News: Design Co-Op Opens on Canal Street
Plus: The back story of Grand Banks; interactive air-rights map; chef David Waltuck; foreign real-estate buyers.
Upscale Sushi on Chambers?
And/or a subterranean bar? Also on July's Community Board 1 agendas: An update on plans for the former Dean's space; Cafeteria's liquor license; the final plan for Bogardus Plaza; more.
Newsletter: June 30
Shadowland • Tennis Court Brouhaha • Grand Banks • Downtown Boathouse • Café Noir • Ashiya Sushi • Bank of New York Mellon • 3 World Trade Center • More
Seen & Heard: Fireworks at Pier 26 Tonight
Plus: Signage at Tribeca's Kitchen; the winners of Soho Photo's National Photography Competition; Art Projects International show.
In the News: Downtown Boathouse to Open July 4
Plus: De Blasio balks on dealing with helicopter noise; bus clocks; Red Hook ferry; the Flea; the New York Times vs. Tribeca.
Seen & Heard: More on the Tennis Court Complaint
Plus: Sinéad O'Connor; Broadway building steps up conversion; high chairs at Hudson Eats; Grand Banks at Pier 25. / 3 comments
In the News: Grand Banks Opens Thursday
Plus: Battery Park carousel delayed till next spring; this weekend's LGBT pride events; Church Street School fundraising; 56 Leonard update; Chanterelle's early days; Soho Square; another FiDi tower.








Why are we posting fairy tales? There is no tax benefit to the landlord derived from leaving retail space vacant.... — James Bogardus / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Before you even get to regulatory hurdles, the prospective tenant has to make a business plan, and projected foot traffic... — SW / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Let's be honest about this. The demise of street retail stores can very largely be put down to on-line shopping.... — Bob / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
noooooo! how could they kill Smith + Mills... — christine / Addition will move forward at Greenwich & North Moore
Good points. I think there is another big structural issue though which allows landlords to sit on empty storefronts and... — john / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Dan, sorry to hear about your encounter. The building is the blight. But rundown stretches can be magnets for some... — Gary / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
amendment to my previous comment: I was threatened by a man while walking by there today, so yeah time to... — Dan / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold