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
But there is space Wall Street and south - that should be target if building housing — stm / Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
Yes I use those other subways plus bus. Do you use 2/3? The platform is already dangerous — stm / Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
Relax. This building isn't in Tribeca. (Although the developer will market it as Tribeca.) — Thomas Hagen / Construction Update: 65 Franklin
Housing — Aaron CHRISTENSEN / 25 Water is now SoMA, and a lottery has begun on affordable units
No offense, but you do understand that this building is on Broadway, right? There are buildings that tall and taller... — mulciber / Construction Update: 65 Franklin
TriBeCa has always had homeless people, I worked in the area from the early 2000s to late 2010s. Actually its... — AJ / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
to N: Agree with you completely. There was a black man named Lennie camped out on Chambers against the Medrite... — jeff / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman