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.
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
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