Plus: Another FiDi hotel nightclub (with a "Times Square–quality LED wall" in the lobby); stylist specializing in curly and/or silver hair to open a Tribeca salon; Battery Park City residents crave Boston Market and Panera Bread. / 10 comments
One sooner, one later (and you can visit the lobby now). Plus: "Big Lebowski" spinoff shot here yesterday; big metal sidewalk box; a bunch of World Trade Center mall updates, including Épicerie Boulud, the restrooms, and three new subway entrances; Halloween pop-ups. / 6 comments
The new location on Broadway has a freshened-up look and a revamped menu—not just with different sandwiches, but also grain bowls, a make-your-own-sandwich option, and more choices of salads, soups, and side dishes. / 4 comments
Plus: Politicians call on the Battery Park City Authority to allow public comment at its meetings; more on 100 Franklin; Tribeca neurosurgeon accused of sexual assault; Battery Maritime Building. / 1 comment
Plus: When Tokyo Bay and Dona Bella Pizzeria will reopen; Peter Hujar's photographs of Lower Manhattan landmarks; Walt Whitman and Fowler and Wells; ceramic exhibit at R & Company; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting.
It's based on two phrenologists who worked in the building. Plus: The FiDi tower with school at its base runs into headwinds at the Landmarks Preservation Commission; the first public meeting of the FiDi Neighborhood Association. / 2 comments
Including sample menu and floor plan. Plus: Details about the hotel's entrances and roof deck, and the topping out of the condo tower; Governors Island day spa; anti-helicopter rally.
Plus: Two possible names for Keith McNally's restaurant; White Street's "secret lounge"; Church Street in 1862; demolition devastation; 15 Renwick's funky roofline; plant pop-up; souvenir store survives, sort of. / 1 comment
Plus: A new La Colombe on Hudson; video inside 5 Beekman; $38,000 in cufflinks stolen from Franklin Street apartment; inside the Floating Library. / 3 comments
Plus: Free daffodil bulbs; Community Board 1 agenda updates; a bit more on the applicant for 20 Warren liquor license; Theatre Alley. / 3 comments
We no longer need to consider them rumors. Plus: Where each will be and who's designing the hotel.
According to El Vez restaurateur Stephen Starr, Keith McNally is definitely opening a restaurant at the 5 Beekman (Temple Court) hotel—and so is chef Tom Colicchio.
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street