A flock of artists descended on Duane Park today. See the neighborhood through their eyes.... / 2 comments
Plus: Atera review; 100 Hudson bidding war; Pier 17 approved by Landmarks; historic ship sails again; WTC first responders; One World Trade Center time-lapse. / 2 comments
Plus: More open artists' studios, a tap-dancing "American Idol" contestant, Dandy Wellington and His Band, and a lot of art.
"I love the yomogi muffins at Takahachi Bakery," says Zak Profera, who has just launched a line of fabrics called ZAK+FOX. "It's actually made with mugwort root, and it tastes far better than it sounds."
The flowering trees are starting to peak, and since the weekend weather forecast isn't exact joyful, we should probably appreciate them now. / 4 comments
"At Whole Foods, a man was blocking the English muffins," says the jewelry designer and DJ. "I politely asked him to move, and he was super funny and started teasing me about it. I realized after the fact that the man was Jay-Z and I'm pretty sure he was talking to Helena Christensen." / 1 comment
...of the unfinished segment. Plus: Small Business Saturday; combining Governors Island with Manhattan; Picasso Pizzeria. / 1 comment
Have you bought your tickets for the Friends of Duane Park's annual loft tour? Why not? Here's the third of the three previews—it's a lovely three-bedroom in one of the fancy buildings on Washington. / 1 comment
Let's take a look at another of the apartments I got to see on the press preview for the Inside Tribeca Loft Tour—a benefit for Friends of Duane Park and the nosy neighbor's highlight of the year.
Plus: Zuccotti Park protest; Luxury Night Out; BPC ball fields finally reopen; Independence Plaza.
"My wife and I were blown away by the private magic show at the Theater Bar. I'm somewhat of a connoisseur of sleight-of-hand tricks, but even sitting three feet from the magician and taking part in each trick, we had no idea how he did any of them."
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a "genius grant" juggler, the incomparable Patti Smith, "Summer Lovers," a re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, a swing-dance party, Bastille Day fête, Sherlock Holmes, a human fountain, comedy flash mob, and more.
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive