Walk Don’t Destroy Walk-a-thon
A hot button issue during the race for the 33rd district City Council seat was the Atlantic Yards. People who never mentioned the proposal to me were now talking about it. I was thrilled…
Working Families Party, Candidates Forum
In case you missed last night’s NYC Working Families mayoral candidates forum, click here for a livestream. Let the player load. Click the “On Demand” button on the player, and fast forward about…
Finger Building Owner Agrees to Height Cap
I just spoke with Andrew Zobler from GFI Capital, the newest owner of the infamous Finger Building at 144 N 8th St (between Bedford and Berry). Zobler confirmed to me that the building will remain at its…
Phil on Fire: Worries For Upstate NY Neighbors
This summer, I have spent most of August traveling with my family to many parts of New York State, and beyond, visiting with friends and family, including the grandparents’ in Pawlet, Vermont. I…