TRIBECA IN THE 1990S
The blog Flaming Pablum posted photos of Tribeca in the mid to late 90s, when the neighborhood was still delectably desolate.

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FYI
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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“What’s this thing embedded in the sidewalk? I hope it’s new or else I really need to work on my powers of observation.” —D. The answer.

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A PHOTO SESSION MAKES A GREAT GIFT
This Valentine’s Day, try a different type of gift: a photo session with Claudine Williams Photography. Testimonials and portfolio samples are available at claudinewilliamsphotography.com. Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 1/17: Art of the anthroposcene (above; photo by William Eakin). Plus: Another look at the new building underway on Hudson; subversiveness at the New York Academy of Art; artist inspired by his daughter’s school projects.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 1/16: The many mysteries of Bar Works (above). Plus: Owner of 28 Liberty decides against pursuing glass pavilions on landmarked plaza; museum exhibit about early American tattoo artist; longtime 1st Precinct officer retires.
••• 1/18: Ichimura restaurant to open this week. Plus: When Governors Island opens a month early, it’ll have a Grand Banks sister restaurant; shellfish theft; World Trade Center arts center to host rock concerts; film director lists apartment.

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THE RECOLLECTIONS OF JANE FREEMAN
Tribeca artist and writer Jane Freeman takes us back to the 1990s, when you could still make art—such as Freeman’s dioramas, interspersed throughout the text—from materials found at odd-lot stores and discarded on the street.

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