pier 36

Earlier today we noted that a former Microsoft executive is docking his 233 foot yacht at Pier 36.  But the waterfront behind Basketball City at Montgomery Street is seeing some other activity, as well.  In the past couple of...

If you've wandered down to Pier 36 near Montgomery Street in the last few weeks, you might have seen this enormous yacht docked behind Basketball City.  Turns out she's owned by former Microsoft executive Charles Simonyi (the guy who...

If you've been looking for a chance to get a good look at some of the Lower East Side's top art galleries, but aren't sure where to begin, this weekend offers an ideal opportunity.  NADA's New York Art Fair...

The city and a private firm, BillyBey, are making plans to use Pier 36 (where Basketball City is located) for docking.  Coming up a week from tonight, the New York Economic Development Corp., the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance and Community...

Pier 36, which includes the Basketball City complex, is getting into the boating business.   Not everyone is overjoyed. Since opening last summer at Pier 36, at the end of Montgomery Street, Basketball City has been a "special events" hot...

Last week we noted that Basketball City on Pier 36 sustained a lot of damage during Hurricane Sandy.  The wood floors covering seven courts inside the recreational facility, which just opened this past summer, were completely ruined.  This week...

We have more photos this afternoon from All Tomorrow's Parties -- "I'll Be Your Mirror" taking place at Pier 36, at the end of Montgomery Street.  Last night's highlights included The Roots, the Afghan Whigs (frontman Greg Dulli co-curated...

There are big happenings at Pier 36 on the East River this coming weekend. All Tomorrow's Parties, the highly regarded  indie music festival is coming to the Lower East Side Friday-Sunday.  The festival, which began in Great Britain, is...

The "All Tomorrow's Parties" music festival has announced new details for its September 21-23 extravaganza at Pier 36 on the Lower East Side. Rising R&B star Frank Ocean has been confirmed for Friday night (hopefully he won't cancel at...

Big news today in the music world -- The Lower East Side is the new home of the American-version of "All Tomorrow's Parties." The highly regarded British music festival is moving from Asbury Park to Pier 36, the Basketball...