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
Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Not MTA. Not TA. Not BMT. Not Beach. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
No. — Robert Ripps / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
This is really cool. I always thought it was the WTC construction that displaced Little Syria, so interested to learn... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the insight, I went today and through enjoyed my sandwich as well. Cheers! -Rick — Rick / Sandwich shop coming to Church and Duane
This is tragic. Mr Chow has been part of the fabric of this corner for two decades — the kind... — N Moore Girl / Mr Chow is indeed closing
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing