One of only four authors to win the Booker Prize twice, Peter Carey shares his thoughts on the area, including his favorite restaurants, his fondness for Issey Miyake, and his enthusiasm for pestering the city about the fountain at City Hall Park. / 5 comments
Plus: Stalled café on Worth; autumn at the Greenmarket; demolition of brick strip on Leonard; forum on birds killed by our glass skyline; a Bentley for toddlers; exhibit at Steven Amedee Gallery.
Plus: Falafellas opening in FiDi; Cloud Gallery is open; photography exhibit at Steve Amedee Gallery; agenda additions for Community Board 1 Seaport Committee. / 2 comments
Architect and designer announced. Plus: 93 Worth amenity; Barbarini update; Soho Photo street-photography exhibit; wayfinding signage; artist Brad Greenwood; Valentine's Day photo. / 1 comment
January 2. Plus: Auto-repair shop moving around the corner; framer recommendation; blackout posters; Con Edison billing for blackout periods?; Go Go Curry in FiDi.
Plus: "Blue Bloods" filming here; Steven Amedee's tenth anniversary; Woodrow's trivia night; All Good Things advice. / 2 comments
Plus: Discount on framing; rumors of Club Remix's demise; newspaper boxes; got office space? / 5 comments
Krappy Kameras, a wise spider, Michelle Obama, mellow Montauk, and Grace Jones are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
New Preliminary Renderings Revealed for Manhattan Detention Center at 124-125 White Street in Chinatown, Manhattan - New York YIMBY https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/01/new-preliminary-renderings-revealed-for-manhattan-detention-center-at-124-125-white-street-in-chinatown-manhattan.html... — James / The jails on White and Centre are just about gone
lawyer* — Peter G / Nosy Neighbor: Can’t we restore the sidewalk in front of 45 Park Place?
I am not a layer but it seems the motion for foreclosure on the lot next to 45 Park Place... — Peter G / Nosy Neighbor: Can’t we restore the sidewalk in front of 45 Park Place?
Yes! This is actually a problem at the very corner where that photo was taken. The crosswalk area between the... — Lisa / Seen & Heard: It’s restaurant week!
Also issue with lack of clearance of DOT "pedestrian islands". There are many of them. And it is actually a... — Lin / Seen & Heard: It’s restaurant week!
Fantastic idea. We need them!! When will they start working for individuals? — Alexandra Neil / Kids These Days: Tech Tips
Fantastic! What a fantastic idea put into motion! The seniors must ADORE these kids, and I bet the kids are... — Lisamarie / Kids These Days: Tech Tips