Plus neighbors are taking action against rats; a public art discussion with Kamau Ware; an oyster bar for the Holy Ground space; Paisley extends hours to add lunch and brunch. / 10 comments
The Downtown Alliance engaged Kamau Ware of the Black Gotham Experience to explain the Black history behind some Fidi sites. Use it as a walking tour. / 2 comments
Black Gotham Experience creator Kamau Ware will give two talks on Black downtown history and the Oculus will host a digital exhibit to go with them.
Local art collector Bernard Lumpkin is featured in a new HBO doc; Bubby's owner displays portraits of Black leaders; the Downtown Alliance features Lower Manhattan Black landmarks. / 1 comment
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
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Our apartment was inside the "frozen zone" and when we were finally able to return to it in mid-October, I... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / A documentary honors the work of the Sanitation Department after 9/11