Curbside seating shows signs of renewal at Gee Whiz; explorer in chief for downtown; jet fly-by; new producing director at the Perelman PAC.
Plus CB1 has questions for the new head of the Perelman Performing Arts Center; three local restaurants make Pete Wells' short list of best dishes of 2019.
Plus a local art therapist explains the finer points of coloring books; an update on Google's plans for Houston; a new CEO for the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
Plus a review of public open spaces; progress on the performing arts center at the WTC; Artists & Fleas moving a bit closer to us; a celebrity-filled building has a unit for sale. / 3 comments
Plus: An update on the performing arts center at the World Trade Center; Le Labo opening on Wall Street. / 8 comments
Plus: Man hit by fire escape dies; Taylor Swift's neighbors; WeWork's grand plans; Perelman Center gets funding and artistic director; Christie Brinkley is renting here; Cuomo approved shady $1 million grant to Cadillac.
Plus: Progress at the World Trade Center performing arts center; organ transplant at St. Paul's Chapel; Korean snack food now in Chinatown.
Plus: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel reportedly bought in Tribeca; Augustine review; Landmarc wins its trademark fight with the Seagram Building restaurant; potential $100 million funding shortfall for the World Trade Center performing arts center. / 2 comments
Plus: When Governors Island opens a month early, it'll have a Grand Banks sister restaurant; shellfish theft; World Trade Center arts center to host rock concerts; film director lists apartment.
There has been a lot of depressing news lately, and we likely haven't heard the last of it, so let's focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 11 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in coming months. / 4 comments
Plus: The challenge of programming the World Trade Center performing arts center; event space on Duane; forum on Lower Manhattan construction; Loft Peeping: Greatest Hits. / 2 comments
It's a cube wrapped in translucent marble, and it appears to be nicknamed the Perelman Center. / 15 comments
I agree. Put these dangerous men in a neighborhood where poor people live. PS - We're not allowed to use... — Steve C / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Makes more sense as a shelter for migrant families, especially with the school so close. — Steve C / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
school is out so they slipping this shelter so parents can't fight it!! That is why the neighborhood is not... — NATIVE / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Nice, community and schools mean nothing. We have enough downtown. This should not be here. There are mentally ill and... — NATIVE / City proposes another Safe Haven shelter for the Seaport
Nice place but wish the owner would show some respect for his neighbors and park his motorcycle lawfully (at the... — Bruce Hood / Sneak Peek: Forge is now taking reservations
Happy to know about any Juneteenth celebrations in the neighborhood. Next time tell me in advance. — Tribeca Citizen / A midsummer day at Rockefeller
I have to agree here. Barely a mention.. And the park looked really bad after the Midsummer festival. Two days... — B.Thompson / A midsummer day at Rockefeller