A group of residents at the 1,700-unit Gateway Plaza are trying to keep the rents there from continuing to climb, and make sure units that were stabilized in 2009 will stay that way. / 19 comments
Plus play pickleball on Wednesdays in Battery Park City; three fancy pop-up restaurants from afar at Spring Studios; a look back to the 1940 Vesuvio Bakery.
Plus new bar from David Chang's Momofuko operation opens at Pier 17; string trio performs in Rockefeller Park; sounds of India family workshop this weekend. / 1 comment
Plus Afro-Soca family dance party in Battery Park City's Esplanade Plaza; Keste introduces baked cheese focaccia; the Tribeca connection to the Williamsburg music scene.
Plus the West Thames pedestrian bridge special delivery; a sunset singing circle with Terre Roche; sailing opportunities in the nabe and beyond; farewell to a feathered friend. / 10 comments
Plus Battery Park City hosts a free version of a hit play from The Flea at the Irish Hunger Memorial; learn mahjong at the China Institute. / 1 comment
Plus, Battery Park City town hall meeting tomorrow evening; a community workshare space at 150 Broadway; Pier 55 is making progress.
Plus: La Colombe rumor; new BPCA president & CEO; facial deal; MaxDelivery social; 10-minute space travel for kids.
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