Plus an arrest is made for hate-crime assault at Franklin Street station; Russell Simmons sells his Fidi penthouse at a discount; new gallery comes to Walker Street. / 3 comments
The rumblings about a super tall tower at the site have been going on for more than a decade, as it changed hands several times and plans were drawn and then ditched.
Plus: Local politicians push Cuomo for Battery Park City representation; city council speaker's secret food-cart bill; three women accuse Russell Simmons of rape; the reopening date for Soho Rep; the Flea's next season. / 1 comment
Plus: Ruben's Empandas has closed; salon rumor; Four Seasons construction update; Battery Dance Company event; Russell Simmons on meditation. / 4 comments
And pulling hair! Plus: Priest leaves; Suri Cruise; Russell Simmons; Jay-Z; Gateway Plaza lawsuit; Pier 17 not approved yet; Marc Forgione's chili lobster; 307 W. Broadway.
Plus: New Amsterdam Market indoors for a weekend; 114 Liberty apartment; $750 worth of Monistat stolen from Duane Reade.
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People still eat Caviar? What is this the 80s? — Michael / New Kid on the Block: Marky’s Caviar
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