"Around ten years ago, I purchased personalized sidewalk bricks on Greenwich Street for my two daughters. I've since had two more daughters, and I'd love to buy them bricks, too. Do you have any idea who takes the orders now?" —C. / 1 comment
Plus: New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov; how to complain effectively; planting bulbs on Greenwich Street; South Street Seaport tree lighting; Cheryl Hazan show; the Hit Men in concert; "C" shoot.
Because that's what you do with no takers. Plus: Federal Hall neighbors aggravated; Irish president's visit; 130 Fulton; Spring Planting Day on Greenwich.
Plus: Pret opens with free sandwiches; guide to 9/11 arts events; steam killing trees on Greenwich and Warren; surprise dinner party pops up outside the WFC.
Plus: Fascinating story in BPC (disorderly conduct or payback?); therapy for grieving pet owners; Southbridge Towers vs. Downtown Hospital; Chambers Street trees. / 2 comments
Plus: Uptown kids' clothing store opening on Greenwich Street, limited-edition anthologies from Mysterious Bookshop, another reason to have lunch at Estancia 460 on Monday, and Clio sale. / 1 comment
A beautifully written piece about an even more beautiful family. — Jennifer / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
May he rest with the angels. — Native / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
What a lovely piece about a lovely person. Thanks so much. — Bob / Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51
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