What’s going into Kips Bay?

They are doing work at the old Border’s store in Kip’s Bay. It’s rumored that it will be a Staples, TD Bank or Citibank. Also rumored is that Whole Foods, Trader Joes or Fairway will move into the old Office Depot space which has been empty for years.

Verizon FIOS

Has anyone switched over to FIOS? Is the cost really $79.99 per month or is that a come on? How was the installation? How’s the service (TV picture, Internet speed)?