The Landmarks Commission is hearing out a big batch of cases today, including bid for landmark status for Webster Hall, the Free Public Bath...

I've found myself disturbed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Department of Building Commissioner Patricia Lancaster's smooth reactions...

Sad sight. The neon sign for Armando's of Brooklyn Heights was off for good on March 17. The seven-decade old Italian restaurant rolled ...

The New Apollo Restaurant on Livingston in downtown Brooklyn is getting a new sign . The old one was great. Let's hope they don't sc...

Beginning today, I will be contributing an occasional feature to Eater.com called "Who Goes There?" As the site puts it, in the fe...

...calling for DOB Commissioner Patricia Lancaster's resignation after the horrific Midtown crane accident over the weekend. The New Yor...

Now, let's look at the Department of Building's 2008 track record: *March 15: A large crane fell away from a tower under constructio...

The Old Town Bar, which usually goes for one long hand-written message of urban wisdom for its street-side window, had opted for two short m...

No reason to post this old picture of Luchow's, the German eating hall that once dominated 14th Street near Broadway. It's just one ...

The death of Manhattan's classic diners will be stemmed a bit in a couple months when the owners of the Cosmic Diner (at Eighth and 52nd...