Plus: The big event at Pier 26; Kafkaesque conversation about the Smyth; the Parks Department's takeover of the Warren Street Dog Park; checking in on the hotel construction in northwest Tribeca; Cheryl Hazan show. / 5 comments
With work starting this summer, the Hudson River Park Trust says that the pier should be completed by the fall of 2020. / 1 comment
Plus: The surcharges for wasabi and ginger at Tetsu; Pier 26 construction forecast; Wagyu sandwich restaurant to open in FiDi; the history of 60 Collister; New York City's official clock master; 140 Broadway plaza changes approved. / 7 comments
Plus: Westville added menu items for the first time since 2003; Gay Pride will be uptown this year; pie-in-the-sky renderings for the waterfront; Artists Space opening forecast.
There has been a lot of depressing news in the past year, and we likely haven’t heard the last of it, so let’s focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 34 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan.
A fresh look at the ambitious plan for the Hudson River Park pier, where construction is slated to start next year. / 2 comments
The forthcoming playground in Hudson River Park has been redesigned to center on two very large sturgeon. / 3 comments
Plus: A student's belt made of machine-gun bullets caused Pace University to be evacuated; Pier 26 construction update; de Blasio administration is considering scrapping the cabaret license requirement for dancing; ex-SeaGlass employee attempted to rob it; more on 125 Greenwich condo. / 11 comments
Also on Community Board 1's September agendas: Parking in north Battery Park City; update on Buddha Bar; an apparent change at the Paris Café; turning a FiDi street into an open-air mall; new Chinese restaurant; more. / 1 comment
Plus: Gay Pride events on Pier 26 start tomorrow; another retail space on the 30 Park Place plaza; the Swedish Midsummer Festival; "hot new Latin bar concept" opening in FiDi. / 1 comment
Plus: Beach volleyball tournament this week; cornhole in FiDi; progress at the Flea's new theater; protected parking at New York Dolls; Broadway condominium halfway to its final height.
Plus: Two more options for Espasso's second Tribeca store; jewelry pop-up at Giorgia; Kentucky Derby party; Wesley Stace concert; the pit at 30 Warren; Christmas tree.
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive