Plus: NYPD memorial adds names; deal to sell historic ship deal fell through; BPC author's guitarist book; more fast food for FiDi; the Marble House cuts price again.
Plus: P.S. 234 "backpack letter"; Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan; Leonard Street question; 55 Fulton Market rant; Art for Obama; one last glimpse of the Inside Tribeca Loft Tour.
The grand opening of 55 Fulton Market by Key Food is today. Before we take a look around—and say somewhat snobby things—let's get one thing straight: It's a game changer for southeast FiDi, in that it's mostly a genuinely pleasant place to be. / 20 comments
Plus: Upgrade on Canal Street; Murray Street real estate review; Battery Park food kiosks; David Beckham statue.
There's City Smoke Shop on the corner of Church and Park Place. They were originally shut down in the local... — James S / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Bloomberg is enjoying retirement, attending galas, occasionally popping up to advocate for a pet project. Giuliani is publicly raving and... — mulciber / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Not sure why after all these years (been a resident since the 70s) no one has mentioned the clear, actual... — mulciber / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Where is Giuliani when we need him? And Bloomberg?! — R. / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Church is parallel to Broadway. Perhaps you mean Canal. (See "What to do about the..." in this publication.) — mulciber / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
This is a rerun, been played more than a dozen times. Nostalgia for edgy chaos? But you are not 18... — R. / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
I've witnessed police last month telling vendors "to pack it up, let's go", and hanging around for a few minutes... — Brian / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?