Finally, a realistic plan that will make the bridge better, safer and more pleasant for both cyclists and pedestrians. Yay. / 4 comments
Plus: Activity at the old Nobu space and a Subway shop; A&E Buying Office on Warren; Queens outpost of Tribeca Barber & Beauty School; "Quantico" and "Law & Order" shoots.
Plus: Netting extended at the Battery Park City ball fields; update on the Duane Reade pharmacists whose store is closing; utility work at Tribeca's Cornerstone; Reade Street retail space mystery; a late Tribeca artist's show at David Zwirner. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's February agendas: The Five Boro Bike Tour; the new building at White and Sixth; a bunch of street fairs, including one on Beach; the Tribeca Family Festival; Yves sidewalk café; Tribeca's Kitchen liquor license; more. / 10 comments
Plus: Joseph Carini Carpets collaborates with Japanese ceramicist; "After 9/11" memoir by former I.S. 89 student; Pen Parentis's September lineup. / 6 comments
Plus: The former Matsugen space is going to be a three-level store; digging out dirt on Leonard; townhouse renovation (and enlargement); "Lost Jazz Shrines" concert; Transportation Alternatives street fair to involve artisanal food; event space with piano. / 2 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: Start date for the five-year Worth Street reconstruction; whether to give 70 Vestry 33 more private parking spaces; Two Hands sidewalk tables; Five Boro Bike Tour street closures; several event permits; Wichcraft and Chipotle liquor licenses; the Flea update. / 3 comments
Life on the indie fringe. Plus: Placard parking outrage; Alexis Stewart sells her penthouse; agita over Tom Otterness's disturbing past; Sacha Baron Cohen and Usher looking for rentals; LMDC boots Julie Menin.
Any info on the taco place opening up in Lekka's old space? I just noticed their new awning yesterday. — K / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
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