The skateboard mecca that was closed 10 years ago is now open along with viewing access to a beautifully restored Brooklyn Bridge. / 2 comments
To reduce some of the chaos at the entrance to the bike path and the promenade, the city will remove one lane of traffic and add a two-way bike lane. / 7 comments
The restoration of the bridge concluded with an addition of LED lights to the two towers. / 2 comments
Vending has always been prohibited on the bridge. But as of Jan. 3 the city promises to enforce its own rules. / 3 comments
Similar to Canal Street, the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path is clogged with vendors, and none are permitted. / 17 comments
One acre of public space that was once a haven for skateboarders is now open under the Brooklyn Bridge.
More images of the striking areas under the bridge, including stone arches, steel trusses and hills of brick.
One acre of public space will open underneath a vestigial ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge now used for parking by the NYPD.
Plus a cable climber shuts down the Brooklyn Bridge; Umami Burger is back; Wyatt Kahn coming to City Hall Park. / 3 comments
Shoji at 69 Leonard has a new chef and a new name. Plus the building of the Brooklyn Bridge; Georg Baselitz at Luhring Augustine; Two Bridges site sells.
Pedestrians will now own the elevated walkway, and bikes are routed onto a two-way protected path that takes up the innermost western-bound car lane. / 10 comments
LEDs for the old timer. Plus Mo' Better Blues on Governors; maternity wear pop-up from Emilia George; a new building for Hudson Square; Tamid opens in Westchester.
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come