A community liaison for the office claims she was asked to do campaign work during office hours. She's still working for the councilman. / 1 comment
Once the ranked choice votes were tallied, the incumbent won with 62 percent of the vote. And Zohran Mamdani has won with 56 percent of the vote. / 14 comments
Plus a town hall on city retiree benefits; music on the Wavertree; Seasonal Whispers for rent on Hudson.
The park's path, which circles the lawn and runs alongside the playgrounds, has been in need of repair for years. / 2 comments
About 8000 votes were cast in a district with 71,000 eligible Democratic voters. / 6 comments
Marte opens a storefront in Chinatown. Plus more on the new Mexican coming to N. Moore; Beach Party at the Children's Museum of the Arts; Ferreiro Badia sculpture is returned. / 5 comments
The newly elected councilman takes questions from listeners about East River Park, Soho/Noho rezoning and the borough-based jail. / 6 comments
The Lower East Side resident won the June primary, beating out eight other candidates, and now has won against the Independent and Republican candidates. / 16 comments
The people have already made it clear. Christopher Marte is the best choice for City Council in this upcoming General Election on November 2nd. / Sponsored
Lower East Side resident Christopher Marte leads with 40 percent of the first choice votes. He needs to get to 50 to be declared winner. / 16 comments
Born and bred on the Lower East Side, Marte answers reader questions on the borough-based jail for White Street, pedestrian safety and sanitation, among others. / 20 comments
Plus: Galleries band together to support Christopher Marte; Argentine president visited terror site; new rendering for the Clocktower Building on Broadway; car hit by 111 Murray debris.
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow