Madelyn Wils, the head of the Hudson River Park Trust (and a Tribeca citizen), gave me an exclusive tour of the unfinished part of the park's Tribeca section, including a look at the restaurant space, an update on the esplanade, and more. / 3 comments
It's not a rhetorical question: The Friends of Hudson River Park wants to assess businesses and residents west of Hudson Street an amount based on the amount of their square footage. / 15 comments
Also on the CB1 agendas for July: Asphalt Green (maybe); North End Grill sidewalk seating; a bunch of FiDi restaurants; Bogardus Plaza; renovations to a W. Broadway façade; a new Seaport building; City Hall Park; Pier 25 issues; and more. / 7 comments
Getting closer.... Plus: Hudson River Park party; new housewares source; Greenmarket report.
Plus: "Golden Boy" filming around here; HomBom toys; how much you have to pay to get inside Hugh Jackman's house. / 2 comments
It's open. Plus: Conveyor-belt sushi restaurant open, too; the name of the Italian restaurant coming to Reade; Hidden Treasures not closed; Friends of Hudson River Park benefit. / 4 comments
More property owners might be affected. Plus: Hand-holding; Eddie's Pizza cart; downtown report; new FiDi urgent care; real estate hunt; New York by Gehry rent cut; 165 Hudson loft; a tomato called Tribeca.
Plus: More on La Colombe's new bottled coffee; Marc Forgione expands; Brushstroke rave; a bathroom at 92 Laight; 249 Church loft sale; BPC Library story; shopping for footstools.
Changes are afoot. Plus: Holding hands to commemorate 9/11 and writing songs about Battery Park City. When did this become the dorkiest part of Manhattan? Udpate: Added item about the BPC ice rink. / 1 comment
Father’s Day is just a week and a half away (June 19). Here are local gift ideas for the dad(s) in your life, including several special offers. Any fathers reading this may want to forward it accordingly. / Sponsored
The Tribeca Family Festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year, the organizers are bringing local businesses back up into the mix—here's what to expect from many of them. And before you go, print this PDF of the map and schedule of events. / 1 comment
Plus: Daniel Radcliffe; food swaps; after-school program at risk; WFC theater review; BPC ball fields.
Thank you for writing about these two egregious examples that clearly think they can do whatever they want. Zona has... — K / The finalized rules for outdoor dining
At One White a single person can walk the sidewalk sideways. — Heide Fasnacht / The finalized rules for outdoor dining
Good for NYC. Many sheds have taken over sidewalks - Walkers, Bubbys for example. Will be interesting to see if... — HS / The finalized rules for outdoor dining
To illuminate (hopefully) Reademan's comment: Since 2009, the NY State Payroll Mobility Tax has required most businesses in the 12-county... — Komanoff / Google has a new headquarters in Hudson Square
Andy, I totally agree disgusting. It needs to go. They had it up long enough. I loved when they were... — native / The finalized rules for outdoor dining
The ones at Zona are particularly gross. A magnet for rats and this morning on an early walk with the... — Andy / The finalized rules for outdoor dining
What a waste of money. There's no subway stop nearby, very limited lunch options (being forced to eat at an... — Michael / Google has a new headquarters in Hudson Square