Former Gov. George Pataki and Manhattan Youth executive director Bob Townley reflect on the crazy efforts and wild dreams it took to create the park. / 3 comments
Plus a local leader sticks up for cab drivers; an online candidates forum for our state senate seat; a new boxing-inspired gym at the Seaport.
Plus: Manhole explosions rattled FiDi; Coco Pazzo reboot open in the former Milady's space; proposal to rename street for the U.S.'s first synagogue; Q&A with Manhattan Youth's Bob Townley; more area thefts.
Plus: Café Altro Paradiso reviewed; window-washers rescued; City Vineyard opening forecast; advisory board suggested for the Battery Park City Authority. / 1 comment
Discussed last night: Mea culpa from Spring Studios; 56 Leonard's noisy hoist (plus, a timetable for the construction); Megu's troublesome parties; Hudson River Park security; Saleya and Los Americanos. / 1 comment
But you're not part of the target demo. Plus: Another Battery Park City building might go condo; Juice Inn in southeast Soho; should Hudson River Park have enhanced security?
Plus: Atheists appeal 9/11 "cross" ruling; role play for would-be community board members; inside ad agency Havas's offices; Bob Townley on after-school funding; new restaurant from Trattoria Cinque founder. / 1 comment
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
(Denied.) Plus: More work at 87 Leonard; thriller shooting nearby tomorrow; commemoration plans for the 9/11 anniversary. / 10 comments
Plus: New hair salon; Koko's take-out window; redistricting Lower Manhattan; community theater. / 1 comment
Plus: Tragedy at 101 Warren; lions for BPC library?; Death & Co. spinoff details; Citigroup; Independence Plaza senior center at risk; gym and theater on Warren?; 471 Washington; Pace dorm drama.
Plus: Cercle Rouge deal; P.S. 234 auction; Clocktower Gallery event; a Tribeca filmmaker's new short documentary; Bob Townley brunch. / 1 comment
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