Plus: Controversial W. Broadway renovation; wind damage on Greenwich; 1st Precinct on Twitter; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed; local kids dance at MSG; penny drive; red Citi Bikes; Trinity Place "wellness center"; Church storefront; film festival.
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"My kids and I live in Bubby's—we have an early dinner there at least once a week," says Kate Stewart, founder of Sourced USA, a resource for American-made artisanal products. "But I'd rather go hungry than deal with the weekend brunch madness." / 2 comments
Plus: Revamped signage at Zucker's; Brooklyn Bridge closure this weekend; downtown dancers at the WBNA; Tent & Trails footwear sale.
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Plus: A close-up of the Pier 26 restaurant; free tennis clinic; 449 Washington listings; WeightWatchers in FiDi; P.S. 234 flash mob. / 10 comments
Plus: The top of 1 World Trade Center; Bell Bates auction; Battery Dance Company's Downtown Dance Festival; jewelry store (re)opens; chugger season. / 6 comments
Plus: Breakfast at Mulberry & Vine; P.J. Clarke's closed till May 15; Citi Bikes for kids?; Downtown Dance Factory's star turn; street closures for bike tour. / 2 comments
Celebrate the season with ways to perk up your look and your home, a new resource for parents, deals on delicious food and wine, and discounted tickets to the neighborhood's biggest annual event. / Sponsored
Plus: Tribeca Film Festival talks; the Hummus & Pita Co.; Downtown Dance Factory's new preschool alternative program; L.A. photography; Whole Foods "sale" items; the Verizon building's sign; Franklin Street signage. / 3 comments
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There's fun to be had for all ages—parties and parades and delectable treats for kids, and raucous parties and wicked cocktails for adults. Plus: Deals on spa services, makeup applications, and even dental checkups. / Sponsored
Amazing! Based on these comments the people of Tribeca are like a retirement home in Florida. Stop being old senile... — Jim / Dining sheds at Tamarind have been removed
This is a beautiful tribute to a kind, funny, and nice human! Peter was always smiling at college and reunions.... — Shanti Steckel Cooper / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
That’s basically my impression. Am avoiding that adorable looking place. — Neighbor / Duane Park Patisserie will add new hours with a new menu
Dearest Michela, This is a lovely and heartfelt tribute to your wonderful husband, Peter. You, Mirta and Mattia are in... — Stephanie Giorgio / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
I recently spoke with someone knowledgeable about farming upstate (in short, not hearsay). Farmers were offered good incentives by the... — mulciber / Much ado about nothing for cannabis on Duane
The lights seem to have been replaced with VERY dim LED's that throw off no real light, and worse, they... — RP / City Hall Park launches into a new era
an excellent Italian restaurant option nearby is Il Posto Accanto. East 2nd between A&B. tiny place with great, authentic Italian... — S / Field Trip: Donna Dennis on the Lower East Side