On the New York City Department of Sanitation's tour of the Spring Street Salt Shed and Garage, we got to peek inside the shed and explore the garage's green roof. / 6 comments
Plus: Nexxus salon on N. Moore is now only for corporate events; in praise of the lighting on some W. Broadway windows; Hudson storefront mystery; lunch at Kaffe 1668 South. / 1 comment
Plus: The sanitation garage lights up at night; Battery Park City's private security force has started; Marc Forgione's lobster endeavor by Penn Station; Tribeca artist Andrew Pope; former North End Grill pastry chef's new gig; new FiDi café.
Who would've thought that the best new building in this area in years would be used to store road salt—and that the runner-up would be the sanitation garage across the street? / 9 comments
Plus: The most absurd use of cobblestones ever; the big new rental on Washington; Robyn Hitchcock concert; Tribeca as seen from on high. / 3 comments
Plus: Peeking inside Maison Kayser; Houseman restaurant gets an awning; the sanitation garage's spiffy sign; update on big Courtyard by Marriott on Greenwich; financial aid for preschool.
Plus: Depressing news about the Chambers reconstruction; peony sale this evening; Chinese food at Brookfield Place; "late-night" oyster deal; sanitation garage; the Reade Chambers. / 6 comments
"The new sanitation building has panels on the south side. It looked like they can rotate which made me think they were solar. An angry-looking construction worker barked that they were 'solar sheets.'" —Tony
Yes, definitely should attack the supply chain. Since most likely the items are created overseas, it's difficult to attack them... — Marcus / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
Speaking of theft, I saw a report in the Post yesterday that the TD bank at Chambers and Greenwich was... — Lisa / Garbage can swiped from residential building on Chambers
Ridiculous. I'm at Mudville all the time, and seeing this type of stuff scares me. — Jack Gaff / Garbage can swiped from residential building on Chambers
Marcus, I think what this candidate was saying that rather than going after the guys selling the counterfeit goods again... — SW / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
The outside classes in Rockefeller Park taught by Carlos aren't under the Asphalt Green umbrella and are open to everyone... — N / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
Just a reminder that there is a comment policy, and I am starting to enforce it more carefully. No fake... — Tribeca Citizen / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
As for reforming the outdoor dining, I still recommend a different solution, as I have in the past on this... — Marcus / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman