TENNIS NET STOLEN IN THE DARK OF NIGHT
In one of the odder neighborhood mysteries, a man calmly cuts down the Washington Market Park court’s net, and it is discovered a day later dumped behind the work shed at the park.

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20S0 SHOP-LOCAL GIFT GUIDE: UNIQUE AMONG THE UNIQUE
This neighborhood has a few shops that are one-of-a-kind not just in the city but even the region. If you’ve never visited, now is the time.

TRIBECA GRILL AND BATARD WILL CLOSE — FOR NOW
With winter weather setting in, a possible shutdown of indoor dining and parties on hold, everyone is facing the worst holiday season in the history of the restaurant business.

SEEN & HEARD
Gallery walk this Saturday. Plus Jean-Georges delivers for Thanksgiving; a trunk show of local makers on Harrison; dessert as art at Locanda Verde.

OPEN FOR YOUR WINTER’S DAY OUT.
Spend & Receive up to $100 back at any Brookfield Place
shop or restaurant.

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NOSY NEIGHBOR: WHO IS SELLING XMAS TREES?
The current vendor on Greenwich, hailing from New Hampshire, is paying the second highest fee in the city, but way down from just a few years ago.

2020 LOCAL GUIDE TO THE GIFT OF GIVING
What’s a more thoughtful stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gelt than a donation in someone’s name? There’s something in the neighborhood for every person’s passion.

2020 SHOP-LOCAL GIFT GUIDE: EATS!
Even the folks who have everything have to eat. And this a collection of real and rare treats.

IN THE NEWS
45 Park Place stalled out? Plus Eileen Fisher’s Tribeca roots; home cooking from a fashion designer; identify the location of this penthouse!

SEEN & HEARD
Local maker trunk show this week. Plus the Luminaries light show is back at Brookfield; Trinity Church to add a digital sign to the fence of St. Paul’s Chapel.