The city released a video flyover of the design, as well as new inflated numbers for cost and completion date. It's all bad news. / 20 comments
Permits have been filed to allow for the interior demolition work to start, despite the city's promises to consider adaptive reuse. / 26 comments
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A group of downtown architects has hashed out a strategy for rebuilding Rikers on the island, and using progressive techniques and waterborne transportation to make it work. / 12 comments
The national and citywide press cover the local protests against the borough-based jails. / 14 comments
And a Times story recounts neighborhood protests over the construction of a jail on White Street -- 40 years ago. / 1 comment
The city has hired a contractor to dismantle the two jails on White, with work to start in March. / 21 comments
It looks like there's a ghost kitchen setup on the empty lot. Plus Todd Stone has a show at and of the World Trade Center; professional development at LMHQ, art on the streets.
Fumes and noise from what looks like is a last-mile Fresh Direct delivery business in an empty lot are driving neighbors and local businesses nuts. But it may all be legal. / 14 comments
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Plans for White Street restaurant and Santos Party House; Hubert Street parking; Warren Street Dog Run; big new building on Canal; Brooklyn Bridge concession; sidewalk café on Chambers; much more. / 4 comments
Also on Community Board 1's April agendas: A second try for the Roc space; beer-and-wine license for the Truffles convenience store; Khe-Yo sidewalk seating; changing the direction of Beaver Street; new windows on Worth Street; much more. / 4 comments
Plus: White Street restaurant isn't coming back to life; a photo of Saturday's jet flyover; fashion designer moving out; the big new rental building on Hudson; exhibit of work by a fashion photographer. / 3 comments
Contact Christopher Marte's office. They are very big on trees. — Heide Fasnacht / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Rooftop looks like the north side of Franklin Street, west of Hudson Street, across from Shinola. — james / In the News: Acquiring art at the Tribeca Ball
I have been attending to Zumba classes with Carlos Chavez more than 3 years. He is a great teacher, fantastic... — BGD / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I agree that this is an example of government incompetence. They've probably had it on their to-do list since 2018:... — Thomas Hagen / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?
Zumba changed my life! Dancing at the park, with the breeze, the trees, the Hudson river, the birds and, of... — Alicia / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
I discovered Zumba with Carlos through as friend, and I have to say it was the best gift she ever... — AK / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
File a claim against the city in civil court. Sounds pretty simple, esp if the Coop has records of the... — J Frank P / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?