South Street Seaport

NYC Announces Plans For 2 New Food Markets Near South Street Seaport

One of the markets will be at the Seaport itself and the other will be close by in the so-called Tin Building that was home to the old Fulton Fish Market.

2013/03/20

Damage from superstorm Sandy at the South Street Seaport - Dec. 3, 2012 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

South Street Seaport Embraces Upcoming NYC Half Marathon

Unlike the past, the New York City Half Marathon will have the full support of the South Street Seaport area next month.

2013/02/21

A gash in the Seastreak ferry is viewed following an early morning ferry accident during rush hour in Lower Manhattan on January 9, 2013. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Full Seastreak Ferry Service To Resume Monday

The Seastreak ferry service was set to resume regular service Monday, five days after one of its boats crashed into a Lower Manhattan Pier – leaving some 74 people injured.

2013/01/13

A security personnel surveys the damage to the hull of a commuter ferry after it slammed into Pier 11 in lower Manhattan on January 9, 2013. (credit: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

NTSB Investigation Into Seastreak Ferry Accident Under Way

“Right now we’re just trying to collect, gather the factual information and the perishable evidence that can go away with the passage of time,” NTSB’s Robert L. Sumwalt said. “We will be going over that boat with a fine tooth comb.”

2013/01/10

South Street Seaport - Nov. 30, 2012 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

South Street Seaport Historic District Still With Big Problems 2 Months After Sandy

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in lower Manhattan at least temporarily, and thousands of people are still without power or phone service. It’s mostly an uninhabitable area, eight weeks after Hurricane Sandy.

2013/01/03

Pasanella and Son Vitners on South Street (credit: Google Maps)

South Street Wine Store Open After Sandy, But Hopes It Can Survive Into Next Year

Many stores in Lower Manhattan damaged by superstorm Sandy haven’t been able to benefit from the holiday season. But at one business near the South Street Seaport, they’re counting their lucky stars and their Christmas receipts.

2012/12/24

Museum Reopens, But South Street Seaport Struggles

The South Street Seaport Museum reopened to visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy, and was set to launch two new exhibits on Friday.

2012/12/10

Sandy Stymies Revitalization At South Street Seaport

The South Street Seaport is one of the areas hammered by Sandy and now there are worries that the revitalization there has been seriously setback.

2012/11/30

Fire Investigations Continue At Crowded South Street Seaport

A fire erupted at a crowded South Street Seaport on Saturday. Incredibly, no one was hurt. But now investigators have to figure out how it started.

2012/07/15

A scale model of the RMS Titanic sits on display at the opening of the "Titanic at 100: Myth and Memory" exhibition. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

‘Titanic at 100: Myth and Memory’ Exhibit Opens Downtown

If you’re more of a historian than a Leonardo DiCaprio fan, “Titanic at 100: Myth and Memory” will be right up your alley.

2012/04/12

New York City Half Marathon (file / credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NYC Half Marathon Coming Up Sunday, With Larger Field

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade won’t be the only event shutting down city streets this weekend. The New York City Half Marathon is Sunday.

2012/03/16

Gift Of Life Will Hold Bone Marrow Drive At South Street Seaport

A birthday bone marrow drive is being held on Sunday for a three-year-old boy in need of the gift of life.

2012/03/11

The Ambrose is seen docked at the South Street Seaport - New York, NY - Mar 5, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Ambrose Returns To South Street Seaport After Repairs

An FDNY fireboat heralded the arrival of the antique lightship Ambrose at the South Street Seaport on Monday.

2012/03/05

Greg Kelly’s Accuser Claims She Got Pregnant And Had An Abortion Following Sexual Assault

No charges have been filed against the son of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly after a woman alleges he sexually assaulted her, but the scandal is keeping channel 5 anchor Greg Kelly off the air.

2012/01/27