Plus tons of events this month at Battery Park City parks; the Gitano Jungle Room is soon heading out; Reade Street Animal Hospital will host an adoption event -- skip if you hate puppies.
The Battery Park City Authority will start collecting and composting the dog poop produced in the area's three dog runs, at a rate of 75 pounds per day. / 2 comments
The Battery Park City Authority is developing a long-term flood plan for the fields, but in the meantime, this will get them through hurricane season.
The Battery Park City Authority is making some updates to the yard at PS 89 and have removed all the trees, but they will restore them to bring shade back to the playground. / 3 comments
There have been several reports of squirrels biting humans -- for no apparent reason -- and the Battery Park City Authority is warning people to beware while they work on the problem. / 14 comments
Son Little, Low Cut Connie, The War & Treaty and Amythyst Kiah are on the docket for the next four weeks as part of the River and Blues concert series.
Plus: Battery Park City security guards will be able to issue summonses; the Tribeca apartment of Kinder Modern co-founder Lora Appleton; Mamo restaurant on W. Broadway has reopened.
Still more astounding photos of Battery Park City when it was still under construction. In this post: the southern part. / 4 comments
Plus: Edward Albee's loft hits the market; James Rosenquist's townhouse sells; politician wants to force businesses to take cash; Asphalt Green roof repair to cost millions; Il Mulino's white truffles; former De Maria space to be a chain café. / 7 comments
Plus: The building at Franklin and Varick that was cut in half; suspect arrested in defacing of African Burial Ground; recent thefts; efforts to protect the ball fields from flooding; Park Place tower halfway up. / 5 comments
More amazing historical photos of how Battery Park City came to be. / 2 comments
Plus: Parking garage at 56 Leonard accused of mangling a Ferrari; new rendering for 100 Franklin; Best Market chain sold to German grocer; recipes from Yves; meeting about storm resiliency at ball fields. / 7 comments
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
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I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
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