Both Hudson River Park and Battery Park City parks are patrolled by security services, but only the NYPD can issue summonses for social distancing. Pro tip: best to go out on weekdays. / 11 comments
The city will keep the lawn open provided distance measures are followed. Hudson River Park and Battery Park City parks remain open; any fenced-in areas are closed. / 5 comments
The parks are open and one of this neighborhood's great resources in times of crisis. Plus this may be your only chance to find some free space at the fields. / 12 comments
Plus the Hatzigeorgiou family celebrates 20 years in the restaurant biz; a meet & greet for local businesses; Jazz at Church Street; news on The Greek. / 1 comment
Plus Michael Dorf will honor Carly Simon in his annual fundraiser; the friends of Hudson River Park's playgrounds; welcoming another storekeeper baby.
Plus a poetry reading at Pen Parentis; a preview of the bean; how you spell Tribeca at Puffy's; how pier workers take a siesta.
Pier 40 is getting a new artificial turf field at this moment, and while plans for its completion are weather dependent, it could be ready by the end of March. / 2 comments
Plus local trainer Oscar Smith releases his first book; Pink, For Five coffee open at the Oculus; Hudson River Park preps for spring. / 1 comment
Plus a Conran descendant continues the legacy on White Street; Hudson River Park hosts its gala at the renovated Battery Maritime Building; Pink at Brookfield; last chance for Smorgasburg.
I’m so curious- do you know what this is? It is on the side of Pier 40. It started pretty recently and says “I Want To Thank You.” / 2 comments
There are tons of events all summer long in Hudson River Park with some at Pier 25 -- exercise for adults and performances for kids -- and even more a bit up river.
Plus electronics recycling event in Fidi; Hudson River Park walkway is open; radical living at R&Co; lots of lavender events on Governors Island.
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