The Landmarks Commission gives its support for the expanded Seaport Museum building on John but sends the developer back to the drawing board on 250 Water. / 8 comments
There is a groundswell of support building for two 470-foot towers in the historic district, the development artfully paired with the restoration of the Seaport Museum. / 5 comments
What’s a more thoughtful stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gelt than a donation in someone’s name? There's something in the neighborhood for every person's passion.
Plus a local resident's new play addresses pregnancy and motherhood; last chance for 20 percent off at Crown Shy; new fast casual pasta in Fidi; a local lecture about The Plaza.
Plus: The four announced candidates vying for Squadron's former seat; Seaport Museum to restore the Ambrose; a push to landmark two FiDi buildings. / 3 comments
Plus: "Underestimated" Thom Browne; more thefts, including at a Duane Reade popular with thieves; Downtown Alliance's new chairman is a Tribeca resident; Museum of Jewish Heritage's 20th anniversary in Battery Park City; cruise ship exhibit. / 2 comments
Plus: Long-stalled Jackie Robinson Museum might actually move forward; the history of 145 Chambers; Seaport anniversary festivities; Tribeca artist Donald Sultan's collection of toy boats. / 1 comment
Plus: Owner of 28 Liberty decides against pursuing glass pavilions on landmarked plaza; museum exhibit about early American tattoo artist; longtime 1st Precinct officer retires.
Plus: The loft of a Danish furniture company's owner; big Tribeca rental building sold; the Wavertree ship returns to the Seaport this weekend. / 3 comments
Plus: Change coming to Chambers and Reade storefronts; Seaport ship to set sail; new head nominated for Governors Island. / 2 comments
It could be trouble during an emergency. Plus: What looks like a sweetheart deal for the Battery Maritime Building; remembering Peter Stanford, instrumental in Seaport preservation; when New York's first great hotel was on Broadway. / 1 comment
As a result of a legal settlement, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation had $50 million to hand out to various downtown organizations and projects. And the winners are.... / 2 comments
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