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Nosy Neighbor: Why Is This Statue Behind a Fence?
"Why is the statue of a soldier on a horse at Vesey and Greenwich behind a fence? I've noticed it now for a month or so. Will it stay there? I thought that space was for the proposed performing arts center." —A. (The answer: It'll be galloping to its new home soon....) / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Does 1 World Trade Center Look So Unfinished at Night?
"The lights on most of the middle floors of 1 World Trade Center look like dangling construction lights as opposed to proper office lighting. Only at the very top and below the observation deck does it look finished. Is that how it'll look when it's fully occupied?" —J. / 9 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Do Brookfield Place’s Escalators Run That Way?
"Why are the directions are different from what you might expect? As you approach from the lower level, shouldn't the up escalators be on the right?" —A.
Nosy Neighbor: What Is Stadium Goods?
"There's a small store on the north side of Canal Street called Stadium Goods. It looks sort of like an airline counter. What is it?" —K.
Nosy Neighbor: Can We Get an Update on the Broadway Reconstruction?
"Do you know anything about how much longer the construction on Broadway, south of Vesey, is supposed to continue? The bus stops between Barclay and Vesey have all been temporarily suspended." —W.
Nosy Neighbor: Why Is the Duane Park Flag Almost Always at Half-Staff?
"And why is the POW flag with it? (It kinda looks like the ISIS flag—are we missing something?) And who makes these decisions?" —E. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What Is Maison di Prima?
"There's a sign for Maison di Prima at 81 Leonard. What is it?" —D.
Nosy Neighbor: Where Can I Get Breakfast in Tribeca?
"I'd love to see a list of restaurants serving breakfast in the neighborhood. I'm tired of the places I know!" —Janet / 7 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Who Are the Goatsingers?
"Do you know who the Goatsingers are? This plaque is at 177 W. Broadway, where Pamper-UR-Pets is." —M. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Coming to the Cosmopolitan Hotel’s Storefronts?
"I see workmen putting materials into the empty café space, and it also looks like they're doing something around the corner on W. Broadway." —J. / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Planes Flying So Low?
"All last week, two small planes made flights up and down the river and harbor at very low altitudes. They were identical planes with a single prop behind the cockpit. Do you know anything about them?" —Getch / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Two-Year Subway Construction Project?
"According to a sign in the Franklin Street station, the MTA is spending $18.4 million to add flood-proof stairwell barriers at six stations. Can you find out more?" —R.
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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
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
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?