A shelter for 200 single men is being planned for 10 Wooster, just north of Canal in the confines of Community Board 2. / 33 comments
The study is now estimated to take at least two years. Sometime next spring, the city will make attempts at short-term improvements. / 7 comments
Besides the 430-seat Mexican restaurant and bar, there will be a retail store, café, meditation circle, reflecting pool, and a community garden growing herbs and vegetables with an educational component for schools. / 8 comments
Two little buildings at the northwest corner of Canal and Broadway are going to be torn down. In their place, developer United American Land is proposing a nine-story office building with a funky motif on the façade. / 2 comments
Plus: The dangerous situation at Washington and Watts; more painted asphalt on Franklin Street; Vivi Bubble Tea has opened; another Broadway store for rent; makeup inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. / 16 comments
Plus: Why the NYPD doesn't enforce the no-truck rule on Laight; Babesta is merging its Tribeca stores; no sign of progress at Bouley's next location; Roc served with eviction papers; David Weeks Studio sample sale today.
Plus: Community Board 2 is planning a meeting about the Holland Tunnel traffic mess; digging at 100 Franklin; another poke restaurant; new building on Fulton; "Law & Order: SVU"; travel agent recommendation. / 8 comments
Plus: Fake rooftop sniper; Dosateria now pressing cane juice; SeaGlass carousel sneak peek; 75 Morton school.
Plus: A restaurant is making food for dogs; meeting regarding middle school; new Indian restaurant; disgusting-sounding vodka. / 1 comment
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