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Financial District

April 10, 2013

Ultimate Fighting Championship Opens Family-Friendly Gym Downtown

Mixed martial arts fighters will lead group classes for the whole family at the FiDi outpost.

Financial District

April 05, 2013

Midtown Pub Stout NYC On Tap to Open in Financial District

The popular Stout NYC is opening a new bar at the corner of John and Gold streets.

Financial District

April 01, 2013

7-Eleven Opening Two New Stores in Financial District This Summer

John Street and Fulton Street will be the newest homes for 7-Elevens in Manhattan.

Financial District

December 07, 2012

Partial Reopening of John St. Post Office Leaves Downtowners Confused

The John Street post office reopened for P.O. Box holders but didn't offer its promised package pickup.

Financial District

June 01, 2012

Gas Tank Explosion at John Street High-Rise Sparks Fire

Five firefighters were injured trying to get the blaze at 116 John Street under control.

Vinegar Hill

April 30, 2012

Fire Breaks Out at Con Ed Station in Brooklyn

A fire broke out on a bushing at a Con Ed power station in Vinegar Hill Sunday, producing heavy smoke.

Downtown

April 13, 2012

Worker Falls at John Street Construction Site

A worker was seriously hurt after falling at 24 John St., where a hotel is under construction.

Downtown

March 07, 2012

John Street Residents Rail Against Noisy Construction

Dozens of angry John Street residents attended a community meeting about the noise March 6, 2012.

Downtown

January 26, 2012

Sinkhole Closes John Street Block in Financial District

John Street, between Broadway and Nassau Street, was closed Thursday after a sinkhole opened in the road.

Downtown

September 21, 2011

Peck Slip Post Office to Make Way for New School

The post office will lease the former Andrews Coffee Shop space at 116 John St.

Downtown

June 15, 2011

Soul Daddy Shutters Seaport Location Just Six Weeks After Opening

Soul Daddy also closed its Los Angeles location, leaving only its outpost in the Mall of America.

Downtown

May 31, 2011

Smash-and-Grab Crew Breaking Through Walls to Raid Downtown Businesses

Police said a pair of burglars using crowbars and sledgehammers have hit eight businesses in six weeks.

Downtown

May 12, 2011

Imagination Playground Extends Hours for Spring

Parents were angry when the new $4.5 million playground closed for much of the winter.

Downtown

May 09, 2011

Extra Work Hours for Pace Dorm Construction Opposed by Residents

Construction on the new 24-story dorm at Broadway and John Street is two months behind schedule.

Downtown

April 29, 2011

'America's Next Great Restaurant' Coming to South Street Seaport

The reality-show-winning restaurant, opening Monday, is still keeping its name and its menu secret.