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Verrazzano Bridge toll will soon go both ways
The MTA announced that as of Dec. 1, the MTA will collect tolls in both directions on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, closing the traffic loophole that clogged Downtown. / 24 comments
In the News: Putting money behind anti-racist causes
Plus the work of ESPO is Soho is now being stolen; an A train separates as it enters the Chambers Street station; a Met gets sued by local landlord. / 1 comment
A New York First: The subways closed at night
I don't recommend going out in the wee hours, but still, it's surreal to see closed subway stations and completely empty streets. / 5 comments
In the News: The Palm on the block
Plus a progress report on the Tin Building at the Seaport; a win for renters in Two Bridges; an attack on an MTA conductor at the Chambers Street J station. / 1 comment
Our own Bigfoot spotted at the Park Place station
The H train to Far Rockaway took straphangers by surprise last week. Turns out it is a relic of the MTA from a bygone era as well as a post-Sandy pinch-hitter. / 1 comment
In the News: Clock Tower building now being occupied
Plus a BPC dog walker is sentenced for stealing his charge; historical trivia in Fidi; the OMNY fare system has challenges; no feeding the squirrels. / 7 comments
In the News: Chief women are chief entrepreneurs
Plus the Pearl Street Marriott is closing in; RFP for 5 World Trade is almost ready; the MTA has a grand scheme for retail underground; and this shocking (wink) news: Jay-Z is a billionaire. / 7 comments
Vending machine arrives in 1/2/3 station
This is one of only three in the city -- part of a two-year pilot program between the MTA and CVS -- and it's offering a real variety: tampons, toothpaste, beef jerky, condoms and more! / 1 comment
The dodo bird, the token, the MetroCard
The MTA is in the final testing stage of its new system, which will make paying your fare with a smartphone or credit card an option as soon as this May at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Downtown Connection Route Change
Plus: The return of the Pussycat Lounge; pushing for a one-seat train ride from the World Train Center to Newark airport; Chambers and W. Broadway in 1914; buses vs. bollards on Duane; a world of shadow at Soho Photo. / 8 comments
What to Expect from the Fulton Center Mall
Take a peek at renderings of the interior and a rundown of the storefronts (including a push for a sit-down restaurant or two). They're pushing for it to be a destination for locals, not tourists. / 3 comments
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You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses