To the editor: Re the recent article “Endangered Sanctuary-Only House of Worship in Battery Park City Slated to Close in January” (BroadsheetDAILY November 17) In response to the detailed and informative article by Mathew Fenton it seems to me that despite the best efforts and intentions of the Parishioners, other Battery Park City residents, CB1,…
Month: November 2017
Bubble? What Bubble?
The latest metrics about the cost of housing in Lower Manhattan contain some good news and some bad news — depending on whether you rent or own your apartment, and whether you live here now, or are hoping to move here. A summary of third-quarter activity compiled by PropertyShark, a real estate web site and…
November 20
1194 – Palermo is conquered by Emperor Henry VI. 1272 – Edward I proclaimed King of England 1407 – A truce between John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans is agreed under the auspices of John, Duke of Berry. Orléans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy. 1789…
Full Ahead
The decade-long effort to refurbish the historic Battery Maritime Building may soon resume, after years of inaction. The City’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) — the agency that negotiates strategic partnerships designed to harness private-sector resources to public projects, and thus foster economic growth — has announced that a partnership between builder Centaur Properties and hospitality…
Endangered Sanctuary
Saint Joseph Chapel, the Catholic church located in Gateway Plaza since 1983, is slated to close in January, according to an announcement from the parish leadership that was circulated among congregants on Thursday morning. A letter signed by pastor Jarlath Quinn said, “the difficult decision to end the lease was made, following careful discussion and…
Parking Downtown
To the editor: In response and balance to yesterday’s article ( Lower Manhattan Lacks Curb Appeal BroadsheetDAILY November 15 ) on curbside parking in lower Manhattan, and particularly Battery Park City, your statement that “(parking) in Battery Park City, ….borders on the impossible” is balanced by the high percentage of BPC residential buildings that incorporate…