The former mayor said it was time for him to leave electoral politics. He also leaves a dozen Democratic candidates still running for the seat. / 3 comments
Plus: Financial benefits to be reaped by Google and the owner of 550 Washington; the Port Authority has offered to manage construction of the stalled St. Nicholas National Shrine. / 2 comments
Plus: Bill de Blasio stopped by P.S. 150 for a victory lap; William J. Conklin, an architect involved in the initial plan for Battery Park City; a chance to explore Gramercy Park. / 19 comments
Plus: Bill de Blasio made a call to save P.S. 150; high-end real estate is a buyer's market right now; "Fearless Girl" is in its new location; two-story topper on White Street.
Plus: FiDi light show aggravates neighbors; World Trade Center PATH station to close on weekends for two years; recent thefts and robberies; city approves pair of Two Bridges towers; shady for-profit college. / 1 comment
Plus: Barge company threatens more intrusive ads; politicians push to pause and restart the jail plan; Oscar de la Renta designers live in Tribeca; NBA player(s) appear to have bought on Walker; de Blasio blames others for poor planning; 88 White history. / 2 comments
Plus: De Blasio caught flak for visiting a Tribeca school; free eye portraits; Tribeca Film Festival's virtual-reality lineup; work starts on a Harrison Street storefront. / 7 comments
Plus: More city employees now than at any time in history; weekend work has started on the tunnel to Brooklyn used by 2 and 3 trains; more thefts; new protocols for notifying schools of emergencies.
Plus: Dreaded Drill of Destruction spotted outside wonderful old building on Vandam; Eataly's seafood restaurant is sleeping with the fishes; de Blasio said to have overruled the DOT about "Fearless Girl" marketing ploy; why are so many subway kiosks closed? / 3 comments
Now that we've established why placard abuse and related violations are a problem, here's yesterday's announcement from the Mayor's Office. It promises new controls, increased enforcement, and "long-term technological solutions." / 4 comments
Plus: Whole Foods holiday hours; hipster New Year's Eve party on Broadway; the magic of a Tribeca Citizen T-shirt.
Plus: 37 Warren uncovered; Underground at Macao Trading Co.; Banh Mi; jewelry store not closed. / 4 comments
Work will make you stonger. — MB / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
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