It's not over: the Department of Design and Construction has two other plans in the works to improve infrastructure on Tribeca streets. Plus an update on Vestry. / 3 comments
The project to replace the watermain on Worth Street is nearing completion, five years later. It will connect the neighborhood to the Third Water Tunnel. / 15 comments
As the only sidewalk post clock with original mechanical clockworks, the clock needs some TLC -- and some time to get used to its new surroundings. / 5 comments
Yes, Virgina, there was a trolley line on Vestry Street -- and Hudson and Desbrosses and Greenwich. So when the city goes digging, they are bound to find a yoke or two! / 3 comments
The city presented revised timetables for the Hudson Street and Chambers Street work. Plus: When Worth Street's turn might start. / 3 comments
"Has anyone provided a recent projection for when those two open pits/staging areas at the northwest corner of Chambers and W. Broadway will be shut down?" —J. (The answer includes a timeline for the entire Chambers project.)
Plus: 56 Leonard above street level; breaking glass in northwest Tribeca; Dylan Prime temporarily closed; sample sale at By Joy Gryson; Espasso sale (in Brooklyn); First-Time Tuesday report on Roberta Roller Rabbit (and a deal at Torly Kid); new items on CB1 agenda; 5 Beekman scaffolding is back.
Plus: No timeline yet for Asphalt Green; The Dead Rabbit just waiting on Con Ed; Harry's Italian in FiDi to reopen tomorrow; a pigeon-snatching theory; Citibank signage; anti-Valentine's Day cookies.
"My daughter said that one of the things she wanted for Christmas was for the work to be finished. I imagine Sandy didn't help the timeline but I'm having a hard time recalling the pre-construction era." —J. / 4 comments
"Will Hurricane Sandy affect the timetables of the construction projects at Hudson and Chambers?" —R.
It sure looks that way. UPDATE: Confirmation has arrived. UDPATE: Construction to start early 2014. / 5 comments
Plus: Tourist influx and accompanying headaches; car accident at Hudson and Canal; 24-hour bagels; Brooklyn/Battery Tunnel closed Sunday; adman Steve Stoudt; N. Moore closed Saturday. / 3 comments
Ethical behavior isn't at all foolish, and is nonpartisan. — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Your idea to return light rail to the streets is an excellent one. Travel to cities in Europe and Asia... — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Excellent news! Any idea on opening date? — Marcus / Eataly coming soon to Soho
$31 for tomato and mozzarella starter... $51 for chicken parm... seems pretty aggressive. — DH / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
I agree with Carolina. Maybe they are trying to cross-sell customer bases or save money on rent? Whatever it is,... — Tribeca Dad / Wei West and Friedman’s will collaborate
They want to be kid friendly? The prices are extremely high $51 for a chicken breast? $21 for an salads... — Carolyn / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
Great news, and lovely space for an Eately! Fingers crossed that a similar small-format market will open in the new... — Reader on Reade / Eataly coming soon to Soho