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
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
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 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
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
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
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions.
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park