Plus: The Jenner sisters reportedly broke the elevator that they got stuck inside; Atera does well in new restaurant ratings; Arne Svenson's voyeuristic photos are hanging in a well-reviewed Village restaurant.
Tribeca photographer Arne Svenson's controversial images of his neighbors, taken with a telephoto lens through their windows, have been collected in a new book. The more of them you see, the creepier they get.
Plus: Appeals court rules in favor of photopeeper Arne Svenson; a visit to Toni Morrison's loft; Port Authority subpoenaed over awarding of 1WTC observatory concession; Maiden Lane public space. / 2 comments
Plus: Seaport wine bar has reopened; Distilled gets reviewed.
Plus: Fiddling with W. Broadway traffic light; Shensai Parsi New Year dinner; 376 Broadway mystery; Hotel Particulier event.
"The Supreme Court of the State of New York granted [Arne] Svenson's motion to dismiss in its entirety, ruling for the first time that photographs are expressive works entitled to full First Amendment protection." / 20 comments
FYI, asking nicely would've worked just as well. / 13 comments
Plus: Broadway construction nightmare about to begin; Svenson on his "Neighbors"; Governors Island season starts; Peter Jackson lists his apartments; big FiDi resto opening soon; the Sphere; 87 Chambers sold. / 3 comments
Plus: Shooting the neighbors with Arne Svenson; World Trade Center transportation hub as event venue; sub shop chain; broker Ryan Serhant; Lispenard analysis; Seaport building sold. / 1 comment
Plus: The New York Times vs. Sheldon Silver; Steven Alan Q&A; Tribeca Paint owner's apartment; more on Arne Svenson; John and Veronica. / 1 comment
Plus: The media discovers Arne Svenson's photos of his neighbors; inside 93 Worth; Colin Quinn's pad; Seaport wine and beer bars to pop up at Pier 17; police blotter; 55 Warren penthouse; Front Street trauma; BPC gustnado; Pace dorm; Ikea ferry frequency.
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