There are three years left on the Pier 6 heliport concession. Given how much the New York City waterfront has changed over the years—how residential it has become, and how much parkland has been created—an outright ban on tourist helicopters is well past due. / 9 comments
Plus: Updates on Frenchette and Holy Ground restaurants; Maman is opening in Chelsea; Seaport hotel restaurant; more on how Whole Foods is changing its relationships with suppliers; Marilyn Minter's ode to narcissism at the Oculus; area thefts. / 5 comments
Plus: Profile of architect Thierry Despont; parking lot owner refuses to let school block street for recess; another World Trade Center mall tenant gets sued for bailing; the history of 176 Franklin, where Riverrun was; city to sell lovely old Centre Street building to developer who can demolish it; Saks aims to be like a website; Cut's chef and art. / 5 comments
A first glimpse of LoMa Lights, a major light show coming to the East River Waterfront starting Memorial Day. / 3 comments
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