2020: THE PEOPLE AND PLACES WE’VE LOST
The pandemic stole so many lives, including those who invested so much in this neighborhood. And it has destroyed no less than 60 businesses.

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CATCHING UP WITH: ADGER COWANS
The fine art photographer, now in a big show at the Whitney, recalls working as a Black man in a white industry and living among his fellow artists in 1970s Tribeca.

VAGUE PLANS APPROVED FOR 181 DUANE
The restaurant currently operating as Serenata — in the former Max space — was granted a liquor license by CB1, despite the fact that it’s been serving all along. But hey, it’s a pandemic!

IN THE NEWS
CBS This Morning interviews Chris Panayiotou at Gee Whiz. Plus commentary on the plans for 250 Water; Jay McInerney’s ode to the Odeon; men mugged on Walker.

BALLFIELD RESILIENCY CONSTRUCTION STARTS SOON
The Battery Park City Authority will start construction on their plan to protect the ballfields from storm surges, and should have the work completed by summer.

IN THE NEWS
Celebrating the Barclay-Vesey Building. Plus the structural engineer for the Twin Towers dies at 92; a car flips on West Street; the Manhattan DA is investigating Trump’s loans at 40 Wall.

SEEN & HEARD
Marc Forgione is reopening; Tribeca’s Kitchen will unveil its new interior; Matthew Benedict at Alexander and Bonin; Church Street School’s fundraiser goes virtual; Crown Shy opens March 1.