A great way to explore the neighborhood to the east, but with some direction. Pro tip: pace yourself. / 3 comments
Ice sculptures on Governors Island; Lunar New Year in Chinatown and at the Seaport; an immersive tea festival in Fidi.
Plus the top-selling developments of 2023 are here; city's best gumbo is also here; Thierry Despont townhouse sells. / 1 comment
The plaza at the insane intersection in Chinatown -- where seven streets converge in one spot -- will be reconsidered. / 1 comment
Plus a sneak peek at the renderings for 25 Water; Tsubame and its kaiseki-inspired menu; the art of Willa Nasatir. / 1 comment
Plus more spotted lantern flies; another protest at Wagner; the last call at Gigino in Wagner Park.
Plus architect Thierry Despont is selling his Hamptons real estate; where to eat in Chinatown; a critique of the plans for Wagner Park.
Plus a public building closed to the public; wayfinding in Chinese in Chinatown; living next to Taylor.
The streets were once again packed for the annual street party, with an added layer of protest this time. / 3 comments
A woman was followed into her own apartment in Chinatown and stabbed to death. The suspect was captured at the scene. / 4 comments
The celebrations start Tuesday and go all month, with the final parade in Chinatown on Feb. 20.
The ballfields viewing platform has reopened. Plus 15 Broad will fulfill holiday wishes; Chinatown will get $20 million for a street revamp; Seasonal Whispers is back open. / 3 comments
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