This must be a happy announcement for a certain section of Walker Street, but also a pretty exciting moment for the Tribeca Gallery District. / 5 comments
After complaining for years, residents along the stretch of Walker between Church and Broadway are rallying to push CB1 and eventually the State Liquor Authority to revoke the bar's license. / 1 comment
Plus Galo Nero at the old Max space; Skinos Mediterranean at the W Downtown; and a nightmare for the residents of 56 Walker.
Plus: The beautiful backside of 160 Leroy; 1 Beekman topped out; the corner of 11 Beach that was sliced off; soccer event at M1-5. / 5 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: An update on the crane accident and what might be done differently; Bogardus Plaza progress report; work to start soon on City Vineyard, the restaurant at Pier 26; M1-5 and its neighbors' frustration; Citigroup plaza changes; Spring Studios lighting; Tribeca Family Festival; Transportation Alternatives event. / 2 comments
Also on Community Board 1’s February agendas: An alteration to M1-5's liquor license; so very many street-activity permits; Hubert Street mansion; construction updates; Pier 26 restaurant; much more. / 3 comments
Plus: The reskinning of the Verizon building on Pearl has begun; backpacks prohibited at Regal Battery Park; a complaint about the Christmas tree vendor on Greenwich; activity at a Chambers retail space; Soho Photo shows. / 17 comments
Plus: American Cut opening in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; two potential candidates for Sheldon Silver's seat; efforts on behalf of Federal Hall.
Discussed: Tribeca Grand's new jazz club (with help from the Silver Lining guys); City Winery's restaurant at Pier 25; Downtown Boathouse urination; M1-5 patrons; Hudson River Park bike path signage; Maison Kayser sidewalk café; Sukkot and sukkahs. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Public amenities at the 111 Murray tower; the threatened historic Seaport buildings; new ownership for Greenwich Street Tavern; Governors Island day spa; Peck Slip Park; M1-5; more.
Plus: Sweet Green pre-opening events; work at Café Noir confirmed; the Rescue Mission's new building unveiled; BMCC construction noise; new sandwich-delivery service; more. / 2 comments
Plus: 52-54 Lispenard objections; pizzeria in a shaky situation; Super Bowl for singles.
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