The Friends of WMP secured the street artist Brandon Sines to add his colorful and friendly primates to the park's seven picnic tables.
The latest from a local chess expert -- who is also 12; recipes from Maman's kitchens; a coloring book of Washington Market Park; the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and more.
There are tree lighting parties around the neighborhood, along with celebrations for Hanukkah and a few visits from the big man.
Even without this year's party, the Friends of Washington Market Park's annual parade was a great celebration of the neighborhood. / 3 comments
Santa will cruise through the neighborhood in a pedicab; a Swedish Fest at 180 the Store; plus Hanukkah events at Tamid and Chabad. / 1 comment
What’s a more thoughtful stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gelt than a donation in someone’s name? There's something in the neighborhood for every person's passion.
Plus: Faux Tribeca on a Montreal film set; Taste of the Seaport is this weekend; likely explanation for the Jeff Koons sculpture removal; Sophie B. Hawkins in concert.
Plus: The mysteries of the old Tribeca Cinemas building; Kazumi Yoshida show; Ladybug Day and a concert at Washington Market Park; new Indian restaurant on Lafayette; full demolition on Greenwich.
Plus: The Nobu Next Door space has an interested party, too; The Spot doggie daycare has been rebranded; New York Guitar Festival; help out this weekend at Washington Market Park; a new tipping interface on restaurant receipts.
Local shops and restaurants tend to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters after school on Halloween itself (October 31). But before that, there are plenty of ways to make the holiday into a multi-day affair. / 1 comment
Plus: BMCC's swimming pool is finally going to reopen; ball field padding replaced; Franklin Street art; why DanceBody didn't open; city council candidate filed complaint against Chin; "La La Land" and Harry Potter outdoor film screenings; White Street renovation reveal; mysterious storefront; Barbara Kasten art show. / 6 comments
Plus: Bogardus Plaza revamp to start tomorrow; a glimpse of the subway elevator outside 30 Park Place; "Pink Flamingos" on the big screen; Ladybug Day at Washington Market Park; 9/11 Tribute Museum opens in its new location next week; exhibit at Steven Amedee. / 5 comments
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come