Plus: When did Bubby's stop being open 24 hours?; 11 N. Moore upgraded its garage doors; Bloomberg's Tribeca Film Festival trailer includes closed businesses; more World Trade Center updates; pizza box gets ahead of itself. / 2 comments
The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated, and—thanks again to everyone who voted—the rejoicing can begin. / 1 comment
Plus: Trader Joe's rumored for Hudson Square; Cercle Rouge's annual Bastille Day party and petanque tournament; two more advertising shoots; northwest Tribeca's near-vacant lot; Indian food recommendations? / 4 comments
And the building may be torn down. Plus: Mayor de Blasio met with helicopter lobbyists but not with opponents; fitness entrepreneur Taryn Toomey; tugboat looking for new home; Thompson Street desecration. / 1 comment
Plus: Janovic store on Thompson; Greenwich Street Tavern's new owner; soccer film festival; Kazumi Yoshida show at Cheryl Hazan.
Plus: Observatory ticket snafu; fireworks tonight off Liberty Island; new Beekman tower's zig-zag windows; Conception art show; one hell of a shopping cart. / 7 comments
Including screenings on at all 11 theaters at the Regal Cinemas Battery Park and a new "creative hub" at Spring Studios.
Plus: Joan Rivers documentary screening; new blog about local kids' sports; Moomah the magazine and book; another Tribeca Task Force pamphlet; waterway festival; Holland Tunnel public spaces; Halloween pop-up; WTC sidewalk construction. / 1 comment
Plus: Kutsher's sign; 1 World Trade Center reflections; strong Pen Parentis lineup; "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"; new 346 Broadway rooftop structures; Greenmarket update. / 2 comments
Plus: Brookfield Place food court to open June 3; Bâtard taking reservations; Haus nightclub lighting; "Boardwalk Empire"; Brazilian film fest; Tribeca Retail Club; kids' tennis; "Chinese Puzzle." / 2 comments
Plus: Soho furniture store temporarily on Walker; "Three Amigos!" screening; Harrison townhouse on the market; multi-sensory happiness installation; art exhibit. / 3 comments
Plus: The noisy hoist at 56 Leonard; Gourmet Garage signage; "Ghostbusters" screening; another closure at Brookfield Place; new FiDi sandwich shop.
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
What should be done is that the laws on vendors should be enforced. Do the vendors have a permit? Are... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Stinks all the time there, not just in mornings. It's vile. Is it from the vendors? Also that area around... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The only reason I would approve of Chris Marte leaving the City Council would be if he became Mayor. — George Bacon / Candidates are lining up for City Council elections