The lawsuit was presumably a factor. Plus: A developer that likes brickwork; tree-planting at the World Trade Center's Liberty Park; wine lists in peril; Sushi Azabu reviewed; pipe-wielding homeless man arrested. / 1 comment
Plus: New closing date for Raccoon Lodge; spectacular aerial shot of Liberty Park; Brazilian exhibit at R & Company; the booming edible insect industry; Friends of the Lower West Side benefit walking tour. / 1 comment
Plus: Liberty Park construction; pop-up at Cass Lilien's shop; the potential of newly reopened Drumgoole Plaza; Friends of DeLury Park events; Gucci at Brookfield Place; "Mini NYC" shoot.
Plus: 290 West revealed; a famous artist writes on behalf of the historic districts; ROC's Halloween party theme; pavers being installed at the new World Trade Center park; PJ Charlton restaurant. / 1 comment
Plus: Lost cat; new rendering of Liberty Park; the Armoury is getting renovated; 50 West has topped out; the World Trade Center hawker problem; amusing photo from a film shoot.
Plus: Timeline for Liberty Park, St. Nicholas church, and the remaining 9/11 Memorial corner; Nike's not-for-you fitness studio; Drybar confirms Battery Park City salon; drunk couple drops toddler.
Plus: Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with Bill Murray; single-family mansion for rent; the Beekman tower's X-braces; candle holders to decorate at Da Claudio; trees planted at Liberty Park. / 3 comments
Plus: Thalassa is now serving Sunday brunch; fireworks late tonight; Lilac Arts Series launched; local author Sophie Jaff; Bike to the Beach for Autism; Liberty Street bridge.
Yesterday seemed an apt day for a stroll around the long-resurrecting World Trade Center. If you haven't visited in a while, you'll be surprised at the sense of place that now exists there. / 9 comments
Plus: Demolition on Washington; "Demolition," the movie; new Japanese restaurant on Chambers; Liberty Park photo; "Miniaturist" author appearance; Baked book; a pair of Seaport events. / 8 comments
Plus: How 30 Park Place will tower over its neighbors; aerial view of new WTC park; Dine Around Downtown event; the expanded Murray's Cheese Shop; Broadway demolition to start next year; Peter Hujar's photo of Independence Plaza North. / 7 comments
Plus: "House of Cards" in Tribeca; details on the 5 Beekman tower; Hudson River Park air rights; crossing guard's hand hit by car; Greenwich Street planters; Citigroup condos. / 1 comment
Thanks, Mr. Komanoff. You're right, onwards! I did indeed enjoy MG's column, and thanks for sharing for all here. — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
@malcolm: I get your schadenfreude about Cuomo and his forlorn enablers. But just as Mamdani did in his victory speech,... — Komanoff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
People keep asking for a positive case for voting for Zohran (it's quite easy to make, in my opinion), but... — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
I'll find out! — Tribeca Citizen / Nala’s Bagels will open a second location on Chambers
There are very few homeless here in Tribeca. I have lived in Tribeca since 1987. And the few that are... — MAP / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Mamdani didn’t put the homeless and fake bag illegals on the streets of Tribeca, but he might perpetuate their presence,... — R. / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Not surprised to see anyone opposed to Momdani called out as a "racist" by elite Tribecans with luxury beliefs. — lowrider / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca