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
Plus looking down Warren in the '80s; Church Street School's The Event scheduled for March 10; 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk planned for April 26. / 4 comments
The 9/11 Memorial Glade was formally dedicated last week to honor to those who suffer or have died from exposure to toxins in the aftermath of 9/11: first responders and recovery workers, survivors and community members. / 2 comments
Plus: The new, more approachable menu at Racines; increased funding for 9/11 memorials; fin-tech firm expands at the World Trade Center. / 1 comment
Plus: Xi'an Famous Foods is opening in FiDi; how yesterday's winds affected the 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pools; new hotel has a big ugly video screen above its entrance; liquor-license application discussion for The Whiskey Tribeca postponed. / 5 comments
Plus: Subway entrances on the 9/11 Memorial plaza getting ready for opening; 56 Leonard window washers; mayor seeks term limits for community board members; new shows at Bortolami and Alexander and Bonin. / 7 comments
Plus: Dead infant found in the East River; sports-themed exhibit at the 9/11 Museum.
Plus: Email receipts at Best Market; politicians oppose the arcade infill plan at 200 Water; neat drawing of J. Crew's Liquor Store; 9/11 Memorial parking privilege; another shoot. / 3 comments
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
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