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Obstructionists lose. Gourmet diner coming to City Hall.

Update February 19, 2014– Denny’s got its liquor license. January 2, 2014- For unknown reasons, obstructionists opposed plans to bring affordable consistent dining, in the form of a Denny’s, to 150 Nassau Street, which is across from Pace University and … Continue reading

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Kids Stuff: Grand Central Holiday Train Show

February 18, 2014- The FiDi kids’ blog FiDiFamilies reports on a model train show taking place in Grand Central Station. (more…)

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Most Citi Bikes unusable, encased in snow

February 18, 2014- The Post reports, “A DOT spokesman said New York City Bike Share, which is in charge of operating the system, must remove snow and maintain its stations. It also must shovel the sidewalks and street locations when … Continue reading

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At Bouley restaurant, Leo DiCaprio gives girlfriend a gift

February 17, 2014– A blog reports, “The 39-year-old Wolf Of Wall Street superstar handed over a pair of Valentine’s earrings to the 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model at the Bouley restaurant in New York’s Tribeca area on Friday before jetting over … Continue reading

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Letter: Why are Downtown Express newsracks polluting North BPC?

Update November 2, 2013- The surrogate trashcan DowntownExpress newsrack was removed by somebody. Update October 27, 2013- Yet another DowntownExpress newsrack has appeared on North End Avenue, within yards of four others. September 26, 2013- Letter from North BPC resident … Continue reading

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Tribeca Grand Valentine package invites guests to shag on painting canvas

February 7, 2014- The Daily Mail reports, “In a bid to make this Valentine’s Day a special night to remember, one hotel is inviting guests to cover themselves in paint and make love on canvas. The Tribeca Grand in New … Continue reading

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ABC TV anchor to open restaurant in former Churrascaria Tribeca

February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “It looks like media titans Dave Zinczenko and Dan Abrams are cooking up another restaurant. The longtime pals (and ABC newsmen), who partnered on The Lion on West Ninth Street, have inked a deal … Continue reading

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Port Authority cop makes first arrest in 14-years on Vesey Street

February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “Port Authority top cop Joseph Dunne hadn’t made an arrest in 14 years — but the old reflexes kicked in at West and Vesey streets Tuesday when a woman in distress pointed out a … Continue reading

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Orlando Bloom ditches Tribeca apartment

February 12, 2014- On the heels of Director Peter Jackson selling his Tribeca pad, the highly credible source “ShowBizSpy” reports that Orlando Bloom is selling his too. Recall, Bloom is an actor in many of the Lord of the Ring … Continue reading

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BPCA’s Fernando Mateo in the news again

February 11, 2014- BPCA board member Fernando Mateo is in the news again. This time, he wants regular drivers to be fined if their cars blow snow onto taxi drivers. Yes, you read that correctly. Local CBS TV reports, (more…)

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Hate crime “Knockout” punch kills man

February 11, 2014- The Post reports on the prosecution of a man who murdered another man after he randomly punched him in the head. The “knockout” epidemic has made the news, but few realize the seriousness of those assaults. (more…)

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New York Film Academy founder buys $7.5 Million pad in Ritz-Carlton

February 11, 2014- The Real Deal reports, “Jerry Sherlock, the founder of the New York Film Academy (located nearby on 17 Battery Park South), picked up a condominium at the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park City for $7.55 … Continue reading

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NYPD Commissioner Bratton begins shakeup of top brass

February 11, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “The NYPD shakeup has started. The Chief of Detectives and the head of Internal Affairs are being replaced…..The commissioner told Philip Pulaski, the hard-charging three star chief in charge of the city’s detective bureau, and … Continue reading

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Daily Show features Moscow Shake Shack

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The reason deadly cab drivers keep their TLC licenses

February 10, 2014- The WSJ reports that New York State and City have very narrow definitions of vehicular homicide, including only people driving while drink or on drugs. Therefore, many dangerous drivers with past histories of deadly crashes continue to … Continue reading

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City builds architectural wonder of road salt shed on Canal and West Side Highway

February 9 2014- Curbed reports, “Years in the making, the Canal Street Garbage Garage—Tribeca’s much maligned new building/garbage truck garage—is almost completed. Now, the similarly controversial Spring Street Salt Shed is now set to rise just south of the garage.” … Continue reading

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Ralph Lauren botches another Olympic with bad taste

January 26, 2014- Recall, for the 2012 summer Olympics, designer Ralph Lauren was criticized for having his Olympic team uniforms manufactured in China. Somehow, he got the contract again for the 2014 Olympics. This time, he learned his lesson, and … Continue reading

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Will nationwide inventory boom hit NYC market?

February 8, 2014– Real Deal reports, “Prices are easing downward as the chokehold on inventory across the U.S. loosens. The distressed properties that investors snapped up in bulk during the economic downturn are finally coming to market along with new … Continue reading

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Restaurateur Danny Meyer gives some travel tips

February 6, 2014- The WSJ reports, “If one person were to be crowned king of New York’s dining scene, there’s a good chance it would be Danny Meyer. Back in 1985, he opened Union Square Cafe, a relaxed yet refined … Continue reading

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Designers leave Lincoln Center for Tribeca’s Spring Studios

January 6, 2014- According to the Racked, which is reporting on rumor (so this is highly unreliable, in other words), Michale Kors and other designers are choosing the new Spring Studios in Tribeca for fashion Week, defecting from Lincoln Center. … Continue reading

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