Local schools are all going at least half remote -- and BMCC is fully remote -- meaning our streets will be a lot quieter this fall. / 3 comments
The city has installed a speed camera on Greenwich and Duane, with the intention to keep cars moving more cautiously around public school. / 4 comments
The principal of PS 234 on remote learning and teaching; suit filed by tenants at 50 Murray is struck down; which neighborhoods in the city are getting the most COVID testing.
"Do you know what is the story with the scaffolding around the school? It’s been up a long time, and the school is only 2 or 3 stories tall, but I’ve never seen any work going on there." / 4 comments
Plus local framers star on the silver screen; a shout out to the gardeners of PS 234; a local artist has an installation at a shop in Two Bridges.
The principals of PS 234, PS 150 and PS 89 greeted their young charges in the courtyards and the fields, while kids (for the most part) seemed pretty psyched to be back at it. / 7 comments
Plus: A magnificent courthouse dome; the brewpub opening on Vandam; a treat for Australians; then-and-now construction photo project. / 1 comment
Plus: Opening forecast for Wisefish Poké; Arcade Bakery is open on Mondays again; four more shoots this week; bagel shop on Reade? / 4 comments
Plus: P.S. 234's new principal; body found in the East River; recent local thefts; dads meet to talk about how to raise boys; the Washington Market Park tennis court. / 3 comments
Plus: Vogueing as fitness; a plaintiff in ADA lawsuits against small businesses can walk well enough; New York Stock Exchange art exhibit. / 4 comments
Plus: Gitano is serving a limited menu for now; Battery Park City Authority gets a second local board member; Eataly is banning plastic straws; schoolkids paint mural protesting gun violence. / 4 comments
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