Over her three and a half decades as a Tribeca resident, Wils has contributed to nearly every neighborhood institution, from PS 234 to Washington Market Park to the ballfields and most recently, Pier 26. / 13 comments
I am not going to say it, but I think we are all thinking the same thing. It's a bit much to take. / 3 comments
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.
City Winery, which was kicked out of its original home on Varick and Spring, has reopened in Hudson River Park's Pier 57 with tons of outdoor space.
You can now take your compost to Pier 25, where it will be reused someday in the park's garden beds; or get a pickup service and support a Hell's Kitchen nonprofit at the same time. / 5 comments
The pier park that extends west from City Vineyard opened this afternoon and includes a playing court, deck chairs, swings and a deck that extends down over an engineered wetland.
Plus Benares is fielding orders from India; the Pincus brothers open a new waterfront restaurant in the Hudson River Park; covid poetry at the Seaport. / 3 comments
Plus Marshall's has reopened, French Cleaners has closed (and the building is for sale) and a sleeping bandit has appeared on White Street. / 2 comments
Hudson River Park reopened dog runs, tennis courts and water fountains for Phase 1. Battery Park City opened bathrooms today. Fields are still TBD. / 3 comments
The Grand Banks now has alcohol and seating on Pier 25; Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble have curbside pickup; the boards are off at Target and The Odeon. / 12 comments
Pier 26 construction is moving ahead despite some initial delays and logistical challenges due to the pandemic. It's back on track to be finished late summer. / 4 comments
The city is lighting up its monuments and buildings tonight in honor of park workers who have been essential workers for these past two months. They all deserve it.
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