Plus: The next New Amsterdam Market (and fundraiser); another Tutto Il Giorno; Chase does the right thing; Lilac photo exhibit; cute dog for adoption; bird's-eye pix of the Fulton Center and WTC hub.
Plus: Mystery on Warren Street; New York Nautical's long history in the area; art reception at Thalassa; fireworks. / 6 comments
Plus: Photo of cat burglar damage; Bikram Yoga NYC follow up; plans for the Mimi's Cafe space; Bigger Little Place; Aaron Neville, Lisa Loeb, Dar Williams; "Dead in August"; Distilled cooling off. / 5 comments
Plus: Grassing the unfinished upland part of Hudson River Park; Water Street beautification project; My Little Sunshine sale; Asphalt Greek lockers; Lilac Preservation Project looking for vendors. / 1 comment
...for the right organization. Plus: More anti-burglar tips from the NYPD; expanded hours for the Lilac; celebration of street art and break dancing; John Legend; Lovely bridal update. / 2 comments
(UPDATE: It's still open.) Plus: Kurt Gutenbrunner; Baked by Melissa; free disco speakers. / 2 comments
Plus: Retail storefronts at 55 Warren and 55 Murray; art installation on the Lilac.
Plus: Another peek inside Jean; Picton Castle arrives today; free opera in the park; new Burger King.
"Any idea what happened to the SS Lilac that was tied up at Pier 25? Thought it was there yesterday—now it's gone?" —M.
"I was drawn to the Lilac because of its grittiness," says photographer Tony Larsen about the ship docked on the north side of Pier 25. "It's the opposite of a fancy yacht."
Some big neighborhood news from the Post: https://nypost.com/2025/11/09/business/carnegie-diner-owner-expanding-to-chambers-street/ — Reademan / Seen & Heard: Tre Sorelle has reopened
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