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In the News: More on the State Troopers to Be Based Here
Plus: The story behind the recent Battery Park City representation legislation (including the resident who hired a lobbyist); South Ferry subway station to open imminently; Edward Albee's art collection to be auctioned. / 3 comments
Big Step for Local Representation in Battery Park City
State Senator Daniel Squadron's bill mandating that at least two of the seven Battery Park City Authority board appointments are residents of Battery Park City passed the Senate yesterday—now Governor Andrew Cuomo just has to sign it. / 1 comment
In the News: Cuomo Picks Outsiders for Battery Park City Board
Plus: Amazon is buying Whole Foods; back to normal at the Amish Market; Brooklyn Flea opens this weekend at Sixth and Watts; mega-yacht blocking views of the Statue of Liberty; Piora owner's mother was the founder of Kori. / 6 comments
In the News: Canal Street Building Sent Back to Drawing Board
Plus: World Trade Center mall 20% unleased; the menu at Tetsu will have four burgers; thief masqueraded as construction worker; Battery Park City consultants get renewed. / 1 comment
In the News: An Oral History of Nobu
Plus: The Battery Park City Authority's new CFO is leaving already; the Fuku chicken-sandwich restaurant should open next week; Reade Street conversion update; five new members of Community Board 1.
Seen & Heard: The Smile Newsstand Is Temporarily Closed
Plus: A glimpse of what the top of 3 World Trade Center will look like; update on the Thom Browne women's store; free admission to the Museum of Jewish Heritage for Battery Park City residents; "the materiality of projected light" at Lubov. / 7 comments
In the News: Celebrity Dormitory
Plus: Thefts in the area, including a few at Brookfield Place; the push to get locals on the Battery Park City Authority board; panel discussion of Tribeca developers; Ugo Rondinone art festival.
In the News: Is Bouley Closing Soon?
Plus: Bouley Test Kitchen has moved uptown; the Department of Transportation will reverse traffic on several FiDi streets (and add a diagonal crosswalk); ferry riders forced to wait an hour because boats were full; Wagner Park plan upsets Community Board 1 members; Brooklyn Bridge drill causes concern. / 2 comments
In the News: BPCA’s One Local Board Member Has Resigned
Plus: New FiDi school will open at least three years late; a Tribecan bringing serious coffee to Midtown; new restaurant opening where Soho bar Milady's was; Rockaway ferry to launch on May 1. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Cars Doing on the Esplanade?
"I found these cars parked behind Stuyvesant High School last Thursday. This area used to be a car-free haven. I find it dismaying that there are cars there, particularly by the water." —H. / 9 comments
The Plan to Stormproof Battery Park City
The Battery Park City Authority released its first proposals for increasing flood resiliency. The biggest changes are to Wagner Park, which will get a reconceived pavilion and a footbridge, but there will also be new walls and other barriers throughout the neighborhood.
In the News: Citigroup Renovation Update
Plus: "Fearless Girl" extended; three-car accident at West and Murray; the city's first new ferry got stuck in Florida; By Chloe's chef has left the company; the Battery Park City Authority's bond rating. / 5 comments
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After the pointless pause, it looks like it will be on: "New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll"... — Marcus / The future of congestion pricing is “now or never”
I frequented their East Village location and cannot wait to stop by because the store is a dream. I truly... — Jess / New Kid on the Block: Tea Dealers & Ceramics
The bottom rendition looks nice, but there is rarely sun there except for very early in the morning. It might... — SJ / Nosy Neighbor: Why are they moving the bike path?
My only position used to be that residents in the zone should be exempt. I have since changed my mind... — TribecaMom / The future of congestion pricing is “now or never”
My husband and I just went here and it was fantastic. — Kelly / Catching Up With New Kids: Spa Meig
Was lucky enough to get a table there this weekend, and I was blown away with the both the quality... — James S / Upon the Palace has opened
Went to the Tin Building Sunday. Wow! Another great place to buy food and eat. — G / Meadow Lane will open in March