Plus: El Vez shooting for April opening; possible "knockout" attack in FiDi; "Tribeca Troubador" Sean Sullivan; Rector bridge elevator still broken; affordable housing as part of Seaport deal?
Plus: Has Sazón been staying open till 4am?; martial arts studio on Broadway; Tribeca Trust screening; cellphone store moved; 361 Broadway construction.
Plus: Keanu Reeves filming again; W. Broadway bottleneck; half-marathon; Seaport bar; Franklin Place construction explanation; Broadway storefront; where to find old New York around here? / 6 comments
Plus: Fireworks tonight; Khe-Yo open Sundays; caroling with Torly Kid; Franklin Place construction update; possible penthouse addition on Broadway; wanna buy a sketchy home theater? / 8 comments
Plus: Furniture shop open; TD Bank rumor; Canstruction dates; pumpkin party correction; Atalanta clarification; world's largest bhangra dance; gallery celebrates 20 years. / 2 comments
Eight conversions are currently underway, bringing nearly 500 new residential units to the six-block stretch between Canal and Worth—and that doesn't even include the site that's rumored to be making way for a 14-story condo. / 3 comments
I could only stay for the first four items—including the artwork coming to Tribeca Park—so if you were there, please either comment or email me what happened regarding Spring Studios, Cafeteria, and so on. / 5 comments
After the roundup of new buildings, it made sense to look at the many buildings being converted into condos. The total number of units from these conversions? Around 350.
Plus: Inside a "Girls" loft; Landmarks OKs 361 Broadway topper; Fresh Direct nuisance; rowboat capsizes off Pier 40; 9/11 Museum deal?; new BPCA head; Demi Monde. / 1 comment
And how. Plus: More on the itsy-bitsy Museum; underneath the World Financial Center; Shigeru Ban's Tribeca topper; Edie Falco lists. / 3 comments
Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just... — SW / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nonna Dora's is such a lovely addition to the neighborhood and we go there often, both with family and friends.... — TM / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway