Plus: Why some hydrants are red; the history of the American Thread Building and St. John's Park; crime drop downtown; African Burial Ground museum. / 6 comments
What was discussed: Pier 26 concerts (including a third one by Fun.), the Tribeca Family Festival, sidewalk-café licenses, and more. / 2 comments
Plus: Citibank's copper trim; karaoke hotspot rumor; "Zero Hour"; opposition to N. Moore restaurant.
Plus: Pier 25 reopening in May; Drybar review; Franklin Street chocolate shop/restaurant kiboshed; Bridge Café fundraising drive; Go Go Curry opening date; Baba Ghanouge in FiDi; would BMCC consider moving north?
Plus: Possible ferry mechanical mishap; Mommy Poppins; Steven Alan's home store; 56 Leonard financing comes through; penthouse with infinity pool; Mondo Cane; Dietz Lantern sale; 160 Front Street. / 1 comment
"Here's a pic of the new structure by Pier 26. Wondering if it's the dog run...." —A. (And if so, when will it open?) / 2 comments
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; meeting to discuss the Hudson River Park tax; bucket brigade at the Downtown Community Center; staff efforts at P.S. 89/I.S. 289. / 2 comments
I checked in with Madelyn Wils, president and CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust, to see how the park fared during hurricane Sandy. There were concerns that Pier 25, in particular, wouldn't be back to normal anytime soon.
"Why did they rip up the north side of Pier 25? Was work done incorrectly the first time?" —John / 3 comments
Plus: Peck Slip School rendering; high school urinal shooting; Gateway Plaza pet agreement; Jay-Z's securi-T; Pier 42 plans; Edward Albee; Pathmark closing; World Financial Center arts programming. / 4 comments
Plus: Michelin Bib Gourmand awards; 1 World Trade Center observation deck contenders; school shortage; statue finds home; hospital fined.
Also on the CB1 agendas for October: Signage for the new Pier 17; Fish Market buildings; school overcrowding report; new Hudson Square school; ballfield permits; South Street Seaport Museum's future; the "Jenga Building" at 56 Leonard; Fulton Center update; much more. / 3 comments
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White