Plus a local artist redefines a true NYC souvenir; Mardi Gras at BPC; mask mandates loosening at city schools.
Pi Bakerie opens its second location on Cedar. Plus the NSA HQ on Thomas; the backstory on BPCA art.
The annual fixed-price menus are back for the next month. Plus a blood drive in BPC today; an online auction for Soho Photo; a hint at what's to come at the former Holy Ground.
Plus Sunday in Brooklyn in Manhattan; the ballfield flood wall is nearly complete; finding your way in Battery Park City. / 2 comments
A pop band that was born in BPCA tours the US. Plus more music lists and an event guide from BPCA. / 1 comment
Plus an update on DC37 on Chambers; wayfinding in Battery Park City; Dine Around Downtown at home reboot. / 4 comments
Plus more blues at Wagner this Thursday; the sound bath is rescheduled for this weekend; the Lilac opens for visitors on Saturday.
Esplanade Plaza and the grass next to the Irish Hunger Memorial are now on the table as a site for Essential Worker Park. But the design elements are exactly the same. / 11 comments
Here's what's gone down in the week since the governor announced he would build a monument on the lawn. Plus: neighbors are planning a block party today from 2 to 6. / 5 comments
Neighbors slept overnight in a corner of the Rockefeller Park field to keep the state from taking down six trees to make room for a monument to essential workers. It worked. / 10 comments
Plus Pace University will require vaccinations for all; Farm.One adds another vertical farm in Prospect Heights. / 5 comments
To make way for its "Essential Workers Park" the state will fell six glorious mature trees on the park's lawn to be replaced by hardscape and a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice. / 35 comments
it is rather interesting to here everyone opinion since i have the 9 min video of the entire accident from... — I have proof bikers dont pay attention / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
We ate there last week. Really nice to have in the neighborhood. Great food, drinks and staff. The pastas we... — WCJ / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
For the record, I contacted this commenter directly and watched the video to make sure it existed. — Tribeca Citizen / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Why do people act like the food was slop? Eating in Chinatown and going to Mr chow are entirely different.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
WV resident here. This is such a shame. Genuinely disappointed. First in Mr Chow closing, so many great memories there.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Relatedly, there is a Little Syria walking tour with Asad Dandia of New York Narratives and sponsored by ArteEast this... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing