Plus six degrees of Kevin Bacon at American Cut; Jefferson Hayman at Steven Amedee; anniversary of first WTC attack. / 2 comments
The Survivor Tree, which was dug from the rubble in 2001, was nursed back to health by the Parks Department. / 3 comments
Plus a discusion on forensic science at the 9/11 Museum; the mayor honors longterm residents; 325 Greenwich looking handsome.
The museum will be open to residents of Lower Manhattan on Sept. 10; Citizens bank will hand out bouquets; the fire museum will hold its annual ceremony.
Plus Dinner on Duane will be moved indoors for weather; FBI agents discuss the 1998 US Embassy bombings; F.E. Castleberry shop taking shape for October.
Plus dinner on Duane Park set for fall; a new gallery for Broadway; the 9/11 Memorial creates a new outdoor tour.
Plus a slowdown at the SLA; the Bin Laden Papers at the 9/11 Memorial; a new deli on Varick? / 4 comments
Plus a 9/11 service at the NYC Fire Museum; after school classes at the Portfolio School; Smyth Tavern is adding lunch and breakfast. / 4 comments
A stroll inland allowed me to check out 77 Greenwich, the new Trinity Place school, Elizabeth Berger Plaza, the Greek Orthodox Church and a rare trip through the memorial. / 2 comments
The 9/11 Memorial Plaza is still barricaded for covid, with limited hours and points of access, and has no plans yet to reopen fully. / 5 comments
What’s a more thoughtful stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gelt than a donation in someone’s name? There's something in the neighborhood for every person's passion.
Mikey Flowers, whose history with the neighborhood and the World Trade Center goes back decades, has been supplying white roses to the site for each victim. Still is. / 10 comments
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