The Manhattan Detention Complex -- two 19-story jails -- have been demolished to make way for a 30-story jail. / 5 comments
Demolition is underway in earnest, and local businesses are already suffering from decreased pedestrian traffic. / 3 comments
The case brought by local opponents of the jail was reversed by an appeals court; there will be a rally tomorrow to look at next steps. / 26 comments
Plus: Bill de Blasio stopped by P.S. 150 for a victory lap; William J. Conklin, an architect involved in the initial plan for Battery Park City; a chance to explore Gramercy Park. / 19 comments
Plus: What local politicians have to say about the nixing of the jail tower; "Fearless Girl" is mid-move; history of a neglected Franklin Street building.
Plus: Alteration house calls; jazz club honored; FiDi café to become cocktail bar at night. / 6 comments
The Red Room is truly something else, and we're so very lucky it's an interior landmark and open to the... — malcolm / New Kid in Fidi: Printemps
so beautiful! i cant wait to go — Native / New Kid in Fidi: Printemps
Wow that signage is ugly... — B / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby signage gets bold
It's incredible. Definitely worth many visits, even if you're not buying anything. — JCW / New Kid in Fidi: Printemps
This is great news. — Will / Sidewalks around Finn Square will be replaced
100 John Street (Financial District) has been up much longer than any on that list! From my detective work, it... — Rachel / Crowd Sourcing: What are the oldest sidewalk sheds in the neighborhood?
Word in my building 275 Greenwich is that it is over. No renovation. It's out of business — Jg / Don’t panic: Gee Whiz is renovating