Where you see torn posters and graffiti, longtime Tribeca-based artist Robert Janz sees backdrops for mountainscapes and animals. He may be 80 years old, but he's working double time and he's not afraid of the cops. / 14 comments
It's that time of the month again! What was discussed: Integrating the sidewalks (and possibly the garden) at Bogardus Plaza, the restaurant taking over Uncle Mike's, a big outdoor wine party, and more. / 1 comment
Also on the CB1 agendas for July: Asphalt Green (maybe); North End Grill sidewalk seating; a bunch of FiDi restaurants; Bogardus Plaza; renovations to a W. Broadway façade; a new Seaport building; City Hall Park; Pier 25 issues; and more. / 7 comments
Plus: Children's fashion pop-up; Pier 25 Art Shack (and wrapping the pier in murals?); Spice Warehouse condos; Delmonico's Café; art show; display case for art. / 2 comments
Plus: Atera review; 100 Hudson bidding war; Pier 17 approved by Landmarks; historic ship sails again; WTC first responders; One World Trade Center time-lapse. / 2 comments
Plus: Resurfaced Bogardus Plaza; checking in at Bowne & Co.; Asphalt Green update; East River Ferry refreshments. / 4 comments
Plus: Bogardus Plaza design change; Fulton Stall Market vendors; Eamonn's and its basement.
Plus: Real estate broker Ryan Serhant moves in; Woodrow's delivers; Just Scandinavian sale; the buying power of the 99%; sign of the week. / 8 comments
Plus: Salisbury steak coming to Tribeca?; Battery Park carousel update; Romanian Parade.
After I disparaged the green paint on the street, the Friends of Bogardus Garden asked what I'd suggest instead. Which got me wondering: What do you think should be done with the plaza, aesthetically speaking, now that it's on its way to becoming permanent? / 12 comments
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a "genius grant" juggler, the incomparable Patti Smith, "Summer Lovers," a re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, a swing-dance party, Bastille Day fête, Sherlock Holmes, a human fountain, comedy flash mob, and more.
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a July 4 barbecue, Rickie Lee Jones, 10,000 Maniacs, films about creepy kids, "Walking and Talking" with an appearance by Liev Schreiber, "Manhattan," bluegrass, Parker Posey at her finest, and more.
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