Plus: Alleged Hudson River Park rapist claims Four Loko defense; new BPCA president has been to BPC 20 times; Brushstroke to go (sort of); chasing Russell Crowe; World Trade Center antenna; rooftop garden. / 4 comments
That's the news from the folks behind the pro-Asphalt Green meeting this past weekend. More as it develops.... UPDATE: A report of what happened at the BPCA meeting.
Plus: Pro-Asphalt Green meeting report; Tribeca couple sues tenants for painting apartment in "putrid" colors; new Seaport gallery.
Plus: Asphalt Green meeting reminder; 30-story apartment building on the rise; the TV show "666 Park Ave." is shooting in the area. / 2 comments
Plus: Two takes on the anti-Asphalt Green rally; 37 Warren sales; Hudson Street train history; World Trade Center retail construction; Corbin Building. / 6 comments
Plus: Asphalt Green permits in order; anti-Asphalt Green rally; exploring Cortlandt Alley; man beats man for his shoes; 9/11 anxiety; Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo. / 1 comment
Plus: Chambers Street hotel (or condo) sold and back on track; Trinity Church cancels its Halloween festivities; bakery closed; another 7-Eleven; cheesesteaks in FiDi. / 11 comments
...as "more of a bar." Plus: Meeting to discuss Asphalt Green stonewalling; fire on Church Street; Sweet Lily closing for renovations; a "Macbeth" for Halloween.
Plus: Asphalt Green without Asphalt Green?; post–St. Vincent's health care downtown; morris dancing; Yunnan cuisine; Tribeca Grand temporary nightclub closed; tasting menus. / 2 comments
Plus: Westville Hudson opening date; tentative Asphalt Green rally date; Hunter College art school on its way; fun with textiles; Battery Park harvest festival; Canstruction.
Plus: New underground spa; progress at Warren Street prepared-food shop; Franklin Station wine bar name; "Made in Jersey" and "Law & Order: SVU" TV shoots; Cricketer's Arms signage; Duane Reade closing?; innovative garbage cans; new allergist office. / 4 comments
Plus: Brooklyn Bridge weekend closures; N. Moore closure; Olivier Cheng; Loopy Doopy. / 2 comments
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor