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May 13, 2013

Storm Rips Down Trees in Battery Park City

A fast and furious storm took down at least seven trees in Battery Park City on Saturday.

Battery Park City

May 10, 2013

Teardrop Park Needs Better Enforcement to Keep Dogs Out, BPC Residents Say

Residents want more signs and park officers to let owners know that their pups aren't welcomed.

South Street Seaport

May 07, 2013

Beloved Pan Latin Cafe Finds New Home in South Street Seaport

The shuttered Battery Park City cafe now has a weekly home at the Fulton Stall Market.

Battery Park City

May 01, 2013

Citi Bike Share Dock Uprooting Public Bike Rack Downtown

A popular Battery Park City bike rack is set to be torn down to make way for Citi Share stations.

Battery Park City

April 16, 2013

Ancient Art of Cambodian Shadow Puppetry Coming to Battery Park City

A troupe of Cambodian shadow puppet artists will perform at Brookfield Place's Winter Garden Theater.

Battery Park City

April 03, 2013

Renderings Released for Long-Delayed Pier A, Now Opening In May 2014

The Battery Park City Authority will finally turn the property over to developers in June.

Battery Park City

March 08, 2013

'Light Cycles' Art Display Will Continue to Shine Downtown Through April

The massive LED-powered light installation will run through April 18 at Brookfield Place's Winter Garden.

Battery Park City

February 27, 2013

New West Thames Pedestrian Bridge Will Begin to Rise in November

The West Thames Street pedestrian bridge is moving ahead after years of delays.

Battery Park City

February 22, 2013

Sandy-Damaged Downtown Ballfields Could Reopen by April

Turf replacement is underway at the BCP ballfields and installation could be completed by April.

Battery Park City

February 21, 2013

Upscale Grilled Cheese and Cupcakes on the Menu for Battery Park City

Eight "fast-casual" restaurants have signed on to the new Brookfield Place food court.

Battery Park City

February 18, 2013

Stunning Desert Photos From Around the World Go On Display Downtown

Photographer George Steinmetz's sweeping pictures of remote deserts are on display at Brookfield Place.

Battery Park City

January 17, 2013

Despite Damaged Fields, Nearly 1,000 Little Leaguers Registered for Season

Officials and residents are calling for speedy repairs to Battery Park City ballfields damaged by Sandy.

Battery Park City

November 30, 2012

Ice Skating Rink Coming to Lower Manhattan's Wagner Park

The Battery Park City rink is as big as Rockefeller Center's, and is slated to open sometime next week.

Financial District

October 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Destroys Cars and Shatters Storefronts in Lower Manhattan

Residents and workers reported extensive damage as floodwaters began to recede.

New York City

October 30, 2012

Deadly Hurricane Sandy Cripples New York City

The massive storm, which killed 18, brought power outages, raging fires and historic floods.