It is so obvious the " affordable housing" is just an excuse, a shiny cover to pretend 250 Water st. has a heart for low-income, the truth is this developer has many buildings/towers at West Seaport that have zero low income unites, so suddenly got a heart for low income! No, it is about Money/investment $$$$$ to find a way around the Seaport zoning code/area also due to the potential mercury on the ground from the previous ancient factory/facility on this ground. I hope human rights of district 1, implementing law, respecting historical Seaport zoning area, two elementary schools, and health issues will WIN against legal loopholes of 250 Water street using taxation relief/affordable housing as a cover for only one true reason make more millions $$$$$$. — N.A on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

I just wish we didn't have to endure the skunk smell everywhere. I'd even prefer we go back to cigarette smoke everywhere over the skunk smell that just pervades everything. It gets into our apartment somehow from people smoking on the sidewalk. Nauseating. — Marcus on Nosy Neighbor: Is a cannabis dispensary coming to Harrison?

HHC should donate the land to the city to build a 2-story Museum and Community Center with ball fields on the roof. God bless you — Judy Meatballs on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

Pinch me -- all five comments thus far strongly support the 250 Water Street project and condemn not just the judge's ruling but the NIMBY opponents who brought the lawsuit. I just wrote to our (District 1) councilmember Chris Marte, pointing out this rare show of unanimity and urging him to reconsider his opposition. I encourage others to do likewise, via District1@council.nyc.gov. — Komanoff on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

Awesome apartment. Looks like 30 Park Place to me, not Woolworth Building. Kitchen finishes and loggia w/ limestone column + straight 3 WTC view gives it away. — person on In the News: Solaire moving like hotcakes

Well stated; every single parking lot in this city developed into dense, mixed-use housing for all income levels. Agreed. So tired of the folks who dont work dont care, dont have to worry about housing costs influencing decisions made for the better good. And its not like there are no tall buildings around. Decision should be overruled and Judge should be send to a class on modernization on making more wholistic decisions. — Patrick on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

Went to Pier A Harbor House today and was so disappointed to see it closed. Wish it reopens again! — Noel on Pier A is still closed and in flux

These works are fantastic. I saw the one in the park that time and was so impressed and intrigued. — Marcus on Art in Tribeca: Warren King at Pearl River Mart

This is a wonderful story, and and wonderful exhibit. Thank you. — Jason on Art in Tribeca: Warren King at Pearl River Mart

The people of Southbridge should be ashamed of themselves for stopping affordable housing. They literally won the lottery when they converted their low-income housing buildings to co-op and now they’re stealing a good thing from 70 other families. It’s really amazing. — Jj on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

My favorite way to get to EWR is to take the PATH from WTC to Newark Penn and then hop on the #62 bus from there to the airport. Very simple, pretty quick, and CHEAP ($2.75 for PATH + $1.60 for bus). — JB on Holland Tunnel westbound to close overnight through 2025

Hi just FYI - not sure if this will help but seems to provide additional rail options https://www.newarkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train — Rohin on Holland Tunnel westbound to close overnight through 2025

https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/exhibit-1-in-why-its-so-hard-to-build-housing-in-new-york-city/ "Engoron will get overruled . . . eventually, as he was not long ago when he halted the Two Bridges project, complaining, 'These are huge towers. I’ve lived in the city my whole life. You can’t just do this because the zoning allows it. I just can’t believe this is the case.' Somehow, he’s still on the bench." — james on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

I couldn't agree more! I hope this is overturned on appeal. The opponents don't just not want this building. They don't want any building. — Seaport Fan on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

Setting aside the legal merits of the case, as a policy, economic and urban design matter the proposed project is unequivocally a net positive for the neighborhood and city. Aside from higher/better use of a contaminated parking lot, increased city tax revenues and more transit-adjacent housing, the building’s design very thoughtfully steps up from the lower-density historic district to the higher-density periphery. The primary reason for this project being contested is not on account of preserving the historic character of the Seaport, but rather the preservation of a water viewshed for the (very tall, and unattractive) apartment building across the street. NIMBYism at its worst. And FWIW, I have no affiliation w the developer and have no financial interest in this particular development, but I would like to see every single parking lot in this city developed into dense, mixed-use housing for all income levels. There is simply not enough housing in Manhattan - for rich or poor, and everything in between - to keep up w demand. — Reader on Reade on Seaport Coalition wins round one against tower

Can't blame her. Why pay retail rent if she can sell direct and save money for everyone. — Mark Pine on OneSeed’s restaurant has closed permanently

This article says “The Passion of Joan of Arc” is "one of the finest in cinema history"; but the film's version of Joan of Arc's trial is contradicted by numerous eyewitness accounts which show that the pro-English judge, Pierre Cauchon (an advisor for the English occupation government since 1420) falsified the transcript and convicted her on deliberately false charges. The movie is based on the falsified transcript, thereby giving a badly misleading view of the issue. — CGesange on Seen & Not Heard: Silent movies at Brookfield

It’s the end of Jan and the website doesn’t have a menu that I can find. Please reconsider this “secret menu” as ppl want to know b4 going. Thx — Kim on Sneak Peek: Caliza Mezcal Bar y Cocina

Mah-Ze-Dahr’s savory mushroom croissant is amazing! So is their olive oil cake though $7 per slice is too much! Coffees are decent and direct competition with Olive’s. — Wendy Kong on The latest from Hudson Eats and Brookfield

Thanks for the tip on the off menu butter and farmer's cheese! Looking forward to this excellent new addition to the area!! — Fidiwalks on Ole & Steen coming to Church and Barclay

I have been amazed, over the past 30+ years living here, by the things that changed then becoming so normal in such a short period of time. One day you think that building is never going to "fit" and then one day it does. "Change is...change," a wise older friend said to me at my youthful age of 23 and I've quoted this phrase ever since. — Amy S. on Reade on Warren Street Hotel is getting colorful

Re:Sophie’s. One sign of progress—there was someone cleaning off the graffiti on the facade Wednesday morning. 👍🏼 — Aracelis Norberto on Seen & Heard: Groundhog coming to Duane Park

Now that you mention it, it does look a bit like an IKEA haha! — JB on Warren Street Hotel is getting colorful

Aroma was a great breakfast spot, glad to see this space get filled! Ole & Steen is great so looks like I will be joining this space in gettin filled. — FiDiGuy on Ole & Steen coming to Church and Barclay

So happy to hear this. We need it! — SONIA STOCK on Ole & Steen coming to Church and Barclay