Demolition underway at Wilson & Dover (photo by Reader JR)We first heard of a proposal to replace the Happy Wash Building at Wilson & Dover back in November 2019. The proposal was for an attractive 4 story project that required a zoning change.  That proposal, along with a second proposal, were rejected by the local block club, Dover Street Neighbors. A new, taller proposal emerged that did not require a zoning change. The current project is being built without a zoning change, only variances.We knew demolition was inevitable, and readers sent photos earlier today showing the demolition has started. Although we will miss this lovely [...]

photo by Bill BiedermanPhotographer Bill Biederman sends us a beautiful photo of this year's procession of monks through Uptown as they cross Dover & Wilson. More on the previous processions here.  [...]