Plus a shoplifter on Reade Street; step dance in BPC; retail coffee beans online from Sant Ambroeus. / 3 comments
The Hudson Square BID has, over the past 15 years, reclaimed public spaces and transformed the streetscape. Plus there are a ton of new restaurants. / 13 comments
Plus a dance performance on the Wavertree; an online petition for parks; a needs assessment for seniors.
After three months of construction at Hudson and Canal, the answer is revealed -- and not in a million years would we have guessed it. / 31 comments
Plus a new vet for Hudson Square; The Lotus Method is open; elves will descend on Hudson Square crosswalks next week.
Both Sanitation and Parks have ways to turn your tree into organic gold; a new president for Hudson Square BID; working group for 250 Water.
Some signs of the season including Santa at Washington Market Park, elves in Hudson Square and some crafty neighbors.
Plus a new film festival celebrating women premiers here; Con Ed goes green; Freeman Plaza East gets a facelift. / 1 comment
Plus a new show at Pace Art Gallery and Art Projects International; a $22 million plan for the streets of Hudson Square. / 1 comment
Plus It's My Park Day is May 8 at both Duane Park and Washington Market Park; Hudson Square BID reopens its parks with more seating; Downtown Soccer League registration starts tomorrow. / 1 comment
The Downtown Alliance and the Hudson Square BID are creating open street dining for some of their restaurants, and taking some of that burden off already struggling businesses. / 1 comment
Plus Gran Morsi sets up fund for employees; greetings from a Chambers Street regular; for your evening stroll: lights at the Seaport. / 4 comments
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