Plus: East balcony now open in the World Trade Center Oculus; one side of 11 Beach is revealed; "Red Oaks" TV shoot; Soho-style art vendor.
Plus: Sneak peek of Birch Coffee's outpost in the Gehry building; Brant geese spotted in Battery Park City; Battery Park City Authority public meeting; Wyeth store.
Plus: Then-and-now shots of the World Trade Center Oculus; shuttered restaurant allegedly being used as an illegal nightclub; shady tour vendors at Chambers and W. Broadway; a visit to Spartina in L.A. / 1 comment
Plus: The World Trade Center Oculus opens at 3 p.m. tomorrow, and its skylight will open on nice days; the WSJ says the building "wows rather than elevates"; Yips patron loses sock filled with $3,800; Battery Park City Authority trusts its own decision-making, to a point. / 3 comments
Plus: Another interview with the architect, Santiago Calatrava; Tribeca parent on the kindergarten process; Worth Street reconstruction update, of sorts; yesterday's suspicious package in FiDi was a dud. / 3 comments
Plus: A thorough explanation of the new FiDi school; must-read article on W. Broadway history; "Luminaries" installation extended; Flinders Lane opening forecast; Danny Meyer in talks to run FiDi event space; pick-up service for unwanted clothing. / 4 comments
Plus: World Trade Center Oculus now saying it'll open in two months; Sweetgreen to open in FiDi; broken lights for months now at the ball field terrace; Municipal Art Society chairs' proposal for skyscraper planning review; WeWork's first dorm.
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We had one, it was called Magoo's. — Mulciber / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Yes, we should make all cyclists or people of a specific class wear identifying badges. Throughout history this has proven... — William / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
I would like to intergrate your publication for my residents at 30 Warren. 30 Warren is a luxury condo down... — Augustine Rodriguez / Pura Vida is open in Battery Park City
Mine too! — Michael / Restaurant and supper club under construction at Buddha-Bar space