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NOW HERE’S A BRIGHT IDEA
Why should you retrofit your building with LEDs? First, the savings is huge. Your lighting bill will decrease by 40-80%, and because LEDs last 5-10 times longer than traditional lights, replacement costs plummet. Second, they look better, turn on instantly, generate very little heat, and are silent. Third, among energy-savings measures, LEDs yield the largest carbon footprint reduction per dollar spent. Atlantic LED Solutions, co-owned by a 20-year Tribeca resident, can walk you through the retrofit process, including a proposal showing what it will cost, available rebates, and how long—likely between one and two years—before you recoup the investment. For more information: 917-449-0714 or info@atlanticledsolutions.com. Sponsored.
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LOFT PEEPING: MARK BERRYMAN
The April issue of Dwell features the spartan-but-warm West Street loft of microfinancier Mark Berryman and his dog, Leji. It was designed by Workstead, whose work you know from Arcade Bakery. Take a look around.
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THE CLOCKTOWER LAWSUIT WAS A SUCCESS
The judge ruled that the Landmarks Preservation Commission was wrong to allow the condo-fication of an interior landmark, the clocktower at 346 Broadway.
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MAKE A MEMORABLE FIRST IMPRESSION
Claudine Williams Photography, based in lower Manhattan, captures you at your best with memorable images for business, glamour and building your personal brand. If you’re an entrepreneur wanting to show you mean business, an individual looking for a winning LinkedIn photo, or a hardworking mom seeking a stunning portrait, Claudine is the one to call. Testimonials and portfolio samples are available at claudinewilliamsphotography.com. Sponsored.
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IN THE NEWS
••• 3/31: Parking garage attendant won the lottery. Plus: The history of 112 Franklin and the people who lived and worked there (above); mugging on Chambers; Fulton Street is getting nicer; city comptroller wants Battery Park City Authority revenue to go to low-income housing.
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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Jim Smithers, who correctly identified last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday morning.
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SEEN & HEARD
••• 3/31: A rumor about 56 Leonard. Plus: Closing sale at Walker Supply Corp.; the new flood barriers at subway stations; 70 Vestry sales office; Hudson River Park obstacle course.
••• 4/1: Successful petition for a gumball machine (above). Plus: One of the Collect Pond Park hawks died, likely from rat poison; Two Hands dinner service delayed; Chipotle opening date; gay food magazine party.
••• 4/2: Peek inside the Beach Street pizzeria. Plus: The Sunday ban on tourist helicopters starts tomorrow; a next-level “Post No Bills” warning; Tribeca Trust’s “Jazz Funeral for Tribeca South”; Soho Rep play extended before it even opens.
••• 4/3: The Greenmarket is gearing back up. Plus: Chambers Street smoke shop has closed; Downtown Dance Factory keeps expanding; Church Street School wants your input at town hall meetings; Wetlab Look-ins at the River Project start this week.
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WICHCRAFT IS OPENING ON BROADWAY
Good news for fans of the brand’s excellent BLT; disappointing news for those of us hoping for a sit-down restaurant.
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