NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: 180
“We see the space as a laboratory for our clients,” says Denise Williamson of the PR firm Williamson about her new shop, 180. “It can always evolve with designers’ or brands’ needs. And in between installations and pop-ups, it’ll be retail.” Take a look around.

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FIRST LOOK: PIER 26
The Hudson River Park Trust presented its concept design for Pier 26 at last night’s Community Board 1 Tribeca Committee meeting. (That’s Olin Studio’s rendering, above.) It has lots of surprises—full report on the site around 10 a.m., so check back in.

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STORK HAS REINVENTED THE UNDERSHIRT AND YOU CAN TRY IT FOR FREE
Launched in TriBeCa last year, Stork has modernized the classic undershirt, both in fit and feel. See what the Today Show, Product Hunt, and MadeMan are raving about by signing up for Stork’s free trial plan. Just cover $4 for shipping and get your choice of Stork’s Classic Crew or Modern V. They make a great gift for the holidays as well. Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 12/12: Ronnybrook is leaving the Tribeca Greenmarket. Plus: The return of North End Grill’s bistro-style pop-up; proposed closing hours for the new restaurant at W. Broadway and Reade; holiday toy and clothing drive; Duane Street storefront revealed.
••• 12/13: Free the nipple! Plus: Overturned SUV on N. Moore (above); One Medical Group looks ready to open; 19 Park Place’s paint job; an update on Ward III; Bogardus Plaza holiday sing; the season’s Tribeckiest gift.
••• 12/14: Ocean’s 8 is filming here, with quite the cast. Plus: More traffic-control measures outside Balloon Saloon; Antique Garage’s proposed hours; cobblestone decay on Greenwich; work finally underway on northwest Tribeca hotel; signage for the Flea; new FiDi “pizzeria bar.”

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY WITH SPRINKLES CUPCAKES AT ONE HUNDRED BARCLAY

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THE GREAT TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the holiday season—and remind folks to support local businesses—I had a bunch of tote bags made. They’re cheap cotton, but with an undeniable panache. Pick one up at Arcade Bakery, Boomerang Toys, Consort, Duane Park Patisserie, Fourteenjay, Frankly Wines, Giorgia, Reade Street Animal Hospital, Ronnybrook (at Saturday’s Tribeca Greenmarket), Torly Kid, and Valley. You don’t have to buy anything—but of course it’s always nice if you do.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 12/13: Teen robbed and stabbed at Tribeca skate park. Plus: How public commenting went at the Battery Park City Authority; Zucker’s is about to open its third outpost; the effects of no-tipping policies (with many comments about North End Grill); tunnel repair to affect 2/3 train service.
••• 12/14: Why Christmas trees cost so much in Tribeca. Plus: The Excelsior Power Company building in FiDi got landmarked; company donates space for volunteer tutors.

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MUSEUM OF MODERN GRAFFITI | DECEMBER 2016
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we’re lucky. Right this way….

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