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
I think we need a weekly round-up article of the most insane Tribeca Citizen comments. — J / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
Yes yes yes to expanded Duane Park — Will / Seen & Heard: Paros Tribeca will open Oct. 4
I understand your point. A lot of the problems you mentioned like homelessness, public disorder (illegal vendors, etc) can seem... — FiDiGuy / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
Mark was my friend and neighbor who always had our backs. He and his wife Jackie watch our apartment and... — Cheryl J. Fish / Tribecan Mark Margolis, a prolific actor in movies and TV, dies at 83
People shouldn't care about parks because a guy pooped in the street? — person / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
I thought this park project was a product of the Onion. I watched a man poo on the street today... — Chambers Resi / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
There is a friends group you can contact: https://www.finnsquare.org/ — Tribeca Citizen / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint