Plus: More on proposed Pier 17; Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany; Hudson River Park funding; vitriol.
Plus: Independence Plaza lawsuit ruling; gallery leaving Tribeca; Blockheads closes; restaurant updates; falcons leave FiDi. UDPATE: Added a report about Major League Soccer being interested in playing on Pier 40.
Plus: Kutsher's lunch counter; feces-tosser arrested; Shibui Spa; law-school suit dismissed; Trinity Church clamps down; new CSA; Hudson River Park Trust. / 3 comments
Plus: Hudson River Park troubles; I.S. 89 principal Ellen Foote; parsing a real-estate sale on Duane; the Seaport bar where Greg Kelly and his accuser drank.
"It seems that finally there is work in progress on Pier 26. Last Friday night, there were workers working until around 9 p.m., and the next morning, the workers were there at 8:30 a.m. Do you know what's up?" —A.
"What are those small black pellets in the athletic field at Pier 25? They're kind of the size of Grape-Nuts cereal, or maybe Pop Rocks." —U.
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
On weekdays, anyway. Plus: P.S. 234 overflow headed to Chinatown; Shake Shack BPC; new head for Hudson River Park Trust; smoking still OK in BPC?; real-estate optimism; River Lofts; Rector Square. / 4 comments
Plus: Hudson River Park Trust departure; Cowboy Junkies; Whole Foods wellness center; Imagination Playground; deals for TRX fitness, Mexican food, and spa treatments; Gymboree party; 57 Reade façade.
Plus: Is Il Matto in trouble?; Terroir's Riesling obsession; Hudson River Park Trust's fundraising move; Tribeca's tennis courts, and a chance to win tickets to a Blonde Redhead show. / 3 comments
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
Agree with N Moore Guy Re Chow but this new place is so not the answer. — Another N moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Great photos, thanks for posting! — SW / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
The new place is a disappointment. Mediocre chain in an A+ location. Tribeca deserves better. Agree on flowers comment. Please... — N Moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
In my experience, traversing the neighborhood daily on foot, bicyclists ( and other wheeled beings) of all stripes ( not... — Jean H. / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision