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Back in the hole
Crain's New York Commercial Real Estate
Jan 29Perhaps it was just too good to be true.For two years prior to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, reconstruction of the World Trade Center site saw tremendous progress, as everyone involved cast aside years of rancor to pull together and present... »
South Bronx gives up on absent banks
Crain's New York Commercial Real Estate
Jan 29Upending years of popular wisdom, some community groups in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx have given up on urging low-income residents to open bank accounts.“Why should we encourage low-income individuals to open a bank account when we don't... »
Robert Jackson Really Wants You to Know He’s Running for Manhattan Borough President
The New York Observer Politics
Jan 27Robert Jackson (Photo: Facebook) After a press conference on improving college readiness for black and Latino students this afternoon, The Politicker caught up to Councilman Robert Jackson to ask him how about the likelihood he'll fully enter the Manha... »
Staten Island Commuters Cry Foul Over Parking Tickets
CBS New York
Jan 17It's park at your own risk on Staten Island. Thanks to a sneaky sign at the St. George Ferry Terminal drivers are getting $95 tickets, even though they've already paid the $8 daily parking fee. »
“Over Pier, We Have A New Plan!” More Developments at South St. Seaport
The New York Observer Real Estate
Jan 12Shiver me timbers, what of the tower? (SHoP) Avast, downtown! Howard Hughes Corp. is set to reveal its plans for the renovation of Pier 17 at South Street Seaport, according to Crain's. The plans will first have to get the all clear from Landmarks Pres... »
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Robert Jackson Really Wants You to Know He’s Running for Manhattan Borough President
Capitol Confidential
Jan 27Robert Jackson (Photo: Facebook) After a press conference on improving college readiness for black and Latino students this afternoon, The Politicker caught up to Councilman Robert Jackson to ask him how about the likelihood he'll fully enter the Manha... »
THIS WEEK: Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
New York Shitty
Jan 24This week is proving to be a busy one for our local Community Board. Yesterday I shared the Parks & Waterfront Committee’s rather anemic agenda, today I offer something a mite bit more substantial: the agenda for the Environmental Protection Committee.... »
From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Farmer’s Market At McGolrick Park?
New York Shitty
Jan 23If this rather concise agenda for our Community Board’s Parks & Waterfront Committee is any indication, this may very well happen! Those whose curiosity is piqued (mine certainly is) mark your calendars! Parks & Waterfront Committee Meeting January 30,... »
New York Shitty Day Starter: Live From The Joint 90th/94th Precinct Public Safety Meeting
New York Shitty
Jan 19The turnout at last night’s gathering was rather lackluster. I suspect this was largely due to the rather short notice for said convocation and of course the fact it is seriously, painfully cold. However, what I did find interesting is who did show up.... »
LAST GASP: More Dumping At The Manhattan Avenue Kayak Launch?
New York Shitty
Jan 14As some of you might recall, a lot of noise has been made, well, about the noise emanating from the property adjacent to the Manhattan Avenue Kayak Launch. For those of you who are not in the know, you can get up to speed by clicking here. I have not h... »