The SCA's capital plan includes a K-5, 433-seat school at Canal and Varick. / 2 comments
Besides the 430-seat Mexican restaurant and bar, there will be a retail store, café, meditation circle, reflecting pool, and a community garden growing herbs and vegetables with an educational component for schools. / 8 comments
And this would appear to be the nail in the coffin for the Brooklyn Flea market across the street.
Plus: Van Leeuwen ice cream shop is apparently still happening; summer show at Hal Bromm Gallery; yarn installation in Hudson Square; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer; Prince playlist. / 4 comments
The vendors will be there every day, all year long, starting in August. / 1 comment
"They are setting up a NASA event at Canal and Varick. Do you have any more information on this event?" —M.
("Reconstruction" first means destruction.) Plus: Clarification about NBA/Nike temporary complex; a new local source for broth; souvenir shop closing; MLK Day service opportunity; Skin Gym pop-up in the Seaport; Art Projects International show.
"A large-scale structure has been built over the weekend, with a large construction crew and a lot of equipment. Any idea what it is?" —Peter / 4 comments
The temporary tennis court at Canal and Varick is a Nike promotion to introduce its Nike Court clothing line—timed to the U.S. Open, but likely with nothing else to do with the tournament. / 1 comment
Plus: Temporary U.S. Open tennis court; Nobu's 20th anniversary celebration; Shawn Mendes girlmob; dentist opens on Warren; Sheila E. in person; BPC Block Party; the adorable historic house at Greenwich and Canal. / 2 comments
"Since Monday, construction has been going on at a fast pace. The temporary structures are different than those constructed for Talking Transition for last fall’s election." —P.
Plus: Broadway buildings to get converted; more on St. Nicholas Church; Battery Park City's post-Sandy review; NYC Police Museum's temporary home; Verizon's flood wall; FiDi man attacked by guy with big stick.
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