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
It makes me sad to read so many negative comments about a proposed new restaurant in the neighborhood. There have... — SW / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
Alex, this is all well and good, but it's still not a reason to have a street corner named after... — Elizabeth / Tribeca corner named for Argentinian rocker
Sometimes it's ok to admit that you've surpassed the expectations or limitations set by the pace of life in New... — B / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
@Nancy Tribeca is the 2nd most expensive zip code in the state after Sagaponack... this isn't Bushwick — DB / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
And how affordable will this bar be? Another 30 dollar drink? A ridiculous pricey restaurant? Just what Tribeca needs. — nancy / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
Oh, maybe you’re right. I guess it’s hard to see how a social venue, with prized art and food from... — Df / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
What kind of quality of life? Whose quality of life? I fail to see your point, if there is one.... — R. / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington