Plus: 3 World Trade Center is "closer than anyone realizes"; kindergarten waitlist worries; federal asset-forfeiture bonanza; 9/11 volunteers' burden of proof; City Hall Park schoolyard; Christmas tree arson. / 1 comment
Plus: Three city buildings closer to being sold—or maybe not; tourist attacked with hammer; BPCA vs. Asphalt Green; oyster colony discovered; bike-share program possibly delayed; waffle truck; two loft sales; the World Financial Center; dad klatsch. / 2 comments
Plus: White-powder sender could be an eccentric; Meg Ryan keeps a-lookin'; Spruce Street School parents; kindergarten waitlists; WFC cottages; city buildings; Atera wine director bails.
It's time for another round of everyone's favorite game. The Bloomberg administration wants to sell 49-51 Chambers. Local politicians are screaming bloody murder. What's at stake? UPDATE: How do I get into the Reade Street half of the building? / 1 comment
Can't one become a school? Plus: Big addition on Washington Street; elevator fixed; Biddy Early's bids adieu; Brooklyn Bridge noise annoys Gehry building tenants. / 2 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