Plus: The city's Derelict Bicycle Removal Program; "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" at Steven Amedee; check-cashing service rebranded; Shun Yi Association on White Street. / 2 comments
Also on Community Board 1's February agendas: Citigroup construction; accusations of bad behavior at Haus; more retail at Brookfield Place?; Bogardus Plaza weekend work; more wi-fi kiosks; Sons of Thunder opening FiDi restaurant; ADA ramps; 52 Thomas rooftop compressors. / 4 comments
Plus: Ward III has soft-reopened; the flared top of 111 Murray; the north side of Citigroup's curtain wall; Worth Street reconstruction progress; Wicked update. / 1 comment
Plus: Red Wing Shoes pop-up at Grown & Sewn; changes coming to the Il Mulino storefront; "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the Flea; new acupuncturist office.
Plus: Secret supper underneath Tribeca; "huge sale" at Baxter & Liebchen; Serafina now serving breakfast; film shoot in northwest Tribeca; stalled hotel; frank-o-lantern. / 8 comments
Citigroup opened its new plaza a day early, and it's quite pleasant. The main features are an oval lawn in the southeast corner, a reflecting pool, long wooden benches, a handful of café tables and chairs, and two large communal tables.
Plus: Rag & Bone anniversary sale; the southern Oculus plaza at the World Trade Center; Cortlandt Way is out from under the sidewalk shed; Blue Bottle across from the 9/11 Memorial. / 3 comments
Plus: Sailing benefit for Hurricane Irma victims; F/A-18 flyover; temporary mural going up at the World Trade Center; Brazilian art. / 2 comments
Plus: Mitigating the drainage problem at 30 Park Place's plaza; New York Vintners's large "indoor farm"; tacky newsstand lights; tennis at Brookfield Place. / 3 comments
Wasn't it neat to see so many people basking in the miracle of science? If you managed to take any good shots—of the eclipse, or anything related to it—send them over and I'll post them.
Plus: New veterinary office; Al Gore will be in Tribeca; Citigroup's façade creeps upward; two film/TV shoots; military flyover today; inactivity at 30 Warren; police placard corruption. / 9 comments
Plus: Is Ichimura's leave not temporary?; more glass at Citi's revamped headquarters; estate sale on Vestry; seeking a management company and a window washer; Cadillac shoot. / 3 comments
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
Agree with N Moore Guy Re Chow but this new place is so not the answer. — Another N moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Great photos, thanks for posting! — SW / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
The new place is a disappointment. Mediocre chain in an A+ location. Tribeca deserves better. Agree on flowers comment. Please... — N Moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
In my experience, traversing the neighborhood daily on foot, bicyclists ( and other wheeled beings) of all stripes ( not... — Jean H. / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision