A look at summer in Tribeca, Battery Park City and the Seaport from an outsider's view.
Once destined for the scrap heap, the former city fireboat got a wet welcome from its brethren as it pulled up to its new Tribeca home. / 6 comments
...for good and bad reasons. Century 21's liquidation sale is drawing lines down the block, as is minigolf at Pier 25. K&M moves to BK; construction halted at 86 Warren. / 12 comments
Plus the future CVS store at Church and Warren is under construction; a sailing school opens at Pier 25; an interactive map for dining outdoors. / 1 comment
The Grand Banks now has alcohol and seating on Pier 25; Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble have curbside pickup; the boards are off at Target and The Odeon. / 12 comments
The schooner docked at the end of Pier 25 will be serving up lobster rolls, oysters, virgin cocktails and desserts.
A boat moors off Pier 25. Plus Pine Street first graders chat with first responders; trotting down Varick Street.
The saga started with a comment from Terry, then a reply from Brendan and another reply from the NYPD, and ended with a joyful reunion at the 1st Precinct.
Plus: Construction of Citi's ferry dock is underway; Church sidewalk nears completion; a peek inside Chipotle; the Jeff Koons sculpture is being refurbished; 111 Murray's hoist is coming down.
Plus: Community Board 1 wants Citi to let little league players use its ferry; commercial rent-control bill being debated by the city council; Au Cheval forecast. / 1 comment
Plus: Duane Park building sold; Pier 25 family event this weekend; AOA Bar and Grill sibling in Jersey City; more on Fithouse; why you shouldn't leave a key under the doormat.
Plus: Loft-peep a Tribeca four-bedroom; Naomi Watts's art collection; Bradley Cooper bought a Village townhouse; history of a Duane Street building; ticker-tape parades; Republican candidate for state senate. / 1 comment
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