Plus: Eataly opens today at noon; Houseman's delectable fried green tomatoes; Broadway demolition complete; what might be the world's longest monitor; Spin Ceramics to start serving food.
Plus: More on that police vehicle stuck at the World Trade Center; many Lower Manhattan streets essentially closed this Saturday; St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox National Shrine; 4 World Trade Center retail space. / 3 comments
Plus: New veterinarian's office; mall entrance at one of the Oculus plazas; contractor self-promotion at 3 World Trade Center; garish, mammoth LED signage inside 4 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
Plus: Independence Plaza North rep on the Greenwich Street sidewalk construction; Pret a Manger on Chambers appears open; 3 World Trade Center continues to get glassed; the plazas flanking the Oculus; where to celebrate National Patrón Papi Day.
Plus: Actor Keegan-Michael Key has a home in Tribeca; how actor Denis Leary spends his Sundays; Battery Park City student to represent the U.S. at International Olympiad of Informatics; art dealer Dick Bellamy. / 1 comment
Half of the 87 shops and restaurants confirmed for the Westfield World Trade Center mall already have a location below Houston Street. / 9 comments
Plus: Questions for the Battery Park City Authority; construction worker electrocuted at Citi building; Port Authority to vote Thursday about moving the Sphere sculpture to Liberty Park; emerging artists at Governors Island.
Plus: Two more confirmed stores at the World Trade Center mall; street-inspired art at hpgrp Gallery; the huge video screens on the way to Fulton Center; Battery Park City Authority meeting.
Plus: Door replacement on Desbrosses; new yoga studio on Broadway?; the plaza outside the World Trade Center Oculus; "The Dark Tower" and "Falling Water" shoots; store for lease on Broadway; possible Walker retail space action. / 1 comment
Plus: The western entrance to the Oculus; classic film screenings at the Roxy Hotel; how locals can participate in the Tunnel to Towers run; Greenwich and Laight in 1987; "The Dark Tower" with Matthew McConaughey shooting here. / 9 comments
So it'll be named after Ron Perelman. Plus: Fertility center in Tribeca; Mayor de Blasio hamstrings the Landmarks Preservation Commission; more on the mostly car-free day in Lower Manhattan; Seaport District shopping guide. / 1 comment
The new elevated park at the World Trade Center is a riot of acute angles; the new Liberty Street pedestrian bridge makes for a cool, calm counterpoint. / 11 comments
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner