In another supertall alert, the Howard Hughes Corporation has SOM exploring a huge tower for the 250 Water site, cobbled together with development rights from their other properties. / 5 comments
The second generation owner of the two-century-old bar may have to toss in the towel. Plus an underground railroad stop at 36 Lispenard; the timeline of the Weinstein investigation. / 2 comments
Froot Loops and martinis: a new speakeasy has opened behind a new bodega on Front Street in the Seaport, so you can get a fried egg sandwich with your negroni. / 2 comments
Plus a science fair for the little ones at Buckle My Shoe; jazz on Fridays at Church Street School; a new listings site for events at the Seaport geared for kids.
Plus the Solaire is going (partially) coop; the Children's Museum of the Arts examines the home; the 9/11 Tribute Museum says it's not closing. / 2 comments
Plus a progress report on the Tin Building at the Seaport; a win for renters in Two Bridges; an attack on an MTA conductor at the Chambers Street J station. / 1 comment
Plus the DOE is seeking children who were attending local schools during 9/11; the rezoning of Soho and Noho; the status of resiliency at the Seaport. / 6 comments
Plus: Expect traffic snarls tonight; Children's Day at the Seaport; Dylan Prime deal; Brandy Library's Islay Brunch; Mysterious Bookshop's Thrillerfest; New Amsterdam Market's Bread Pavilion.
Sad news from north of the Seaport: Firefly, the kid's clothing and toy store that has been a neighborhood favorite for three years, will be closing the Front Street location sometime in early February. (The Park Slope boutique will remain open.)
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
If you read the article you’d see it is not true. Headline is misleading — Jennifer / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
Agree with N Moore Guy Re Chow but this new place is so not the answer. — Another N moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Great photos, thanks for posting! — SW / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park