Plus more blues at Wagner this Thursday; the sound bath is rescheduled for this weekend; the Lilac opens for visitors on Saturday.
The Hudson River Park Friends has launched a campaign for a playground on the park's last bit of land in Tribeca. Construction would start next year. / 10 comments
Local happenings include tours of the tide deck at Pier 26, HIIT classes outdoors, and kids science classes at Pier 40.
Plus a new president for Hudson River Park; a mini Statue of Liberty for Ellis Island; landlord sues Century 21. / 1 comment
A man fell or jumped into the river last night, and has not been recovered despite the NYPD's efforts. / 3 comments
The longtime Tribecan and financial tech entrepreneur recently became chair of Soho Rep., which, despite its name, has been a Tribeca institution since 1991. (And their virtual gala is Monday!) / 1 comment
Hours are 6a to 1a. You can get timed tickets starting now for the hours between noon and 8. Run, don't walk. / 12 comments
Plus the saga continues at 1 Harrison; two local somms open a wine store uptown; hotels as homeless shelters across the city. / 3 comments
"Day's End," which celebrates waterfront history and the Westside's cultural history as well, will be finished by mid May.
The lives of both the creator of Charging Bull and a founder of Hudson River Park are covered in obits by The Times. / 1 comment
The executive director of Hudson River Park Friends recalls the Tribecan's 25 years of leadership, from the opening of a playground for PS 234 to the opening of Pier 26 this year. / 2 comments
With Pier 25 always so busy and the new Pier 26 getting a lot of visitors too, it's made me notice even more the construction shed and cars parked in the undeveloped section between those two piers. / 2 comments
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