The corner of Broadway and Franklin has fallen victim to what seems like two failed developments, leaving a hole in the ground that's about to get bigger. / 3 comments
Failed plans at 59 and 65 Franklin are destroying the entire block, building by building. / 18 comments
This is just a sad story, so proceed with caution. The development for Franklin and Broadway has been stalled for years and their permits run out this month. / 12 comments
Plus: Broadway building for sale; Verizon outage (and what to do about it); garden store coming to Grand; muffins made from recycled juice pulp; Sola Pasta Bar opening soon in Soho; Tribeca Film Festival to launch a TV event. / 9 comments
Plus: A memorial park bench for Jennifer Blumin and her kids; likely progress at big new Broadway condominium; Roxy Hotel's ice cream cart; Tom Hanks outdoor film festival; Link NYC wi-fi content. / 1 comment
The restaurants' closing leads one to wonder whether that corner is finally getting redeveloped. / 2 comments
Plus: A pretty renovation on Canal Street; Over the Rhine playing City Winery; a salon shifts downmarket; Battery Park City's new garbage cans.
Another new conversion in northeast Tribeca shows how the Cortlandt Alley area is on fire. Plus: A peek inside the big, fancy furniture gallery opening on Lafayette. / 20 comments
Plus: Opening forecast for the BMCC pool; new kosher deli; Gelsey Kirkland's ballet school moving to DUMBO; Collect Pond Park update; custom T-shirts.
There's a lot of demolition going on right now—and there's a lot more to come. Here's a look at what we're losing, along with how much taller the new buildings will be. / 14 comments
Plus: Reviews of Bâtard and Marc Forgione; inside artist John Willenbecher's studio; elevated train tracks; TriBeCa West in Jersey City; softball champs; another Shinola. / 1 comment
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There is a friends group you can contact: https://www.finnsquare.org/ — Tribeca Citizen / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
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I agree that the options presented are too limited. I agree with Pam and Kathleen that we should pick one... — Jon Dubster / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint