NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: SPACE B
“I’m not anti conceptual art, but it has to be visually striking,” says Alex Schuchard of what to expect at his gallery, Space B, a recent transplant from Chelsea. “I’m an artist, and I want the gallery to have an art-run feel.”
IN THE NEWS
••• 6/23: New 3WTC design. Plus: Pick-A-Bagel temporarily closed; 88 Leonard sold; Brooklyn Bridge jackhammering; pizza truck; new steakhouse from the Five Guys guys; $22.5M townhouse; should Cedar Street be reversed?
••• 6/24: More on the condo conversion at 250 West. Plus: Missing Tribecan; 177 Franklin for sale; library cuts; Independence Plaza financing; angry parents; 90 Franklin sale.
12 TWEETS OF TRIBECA
Welcome to TweeBeCa—but if you don’t mind, please use the service entrance around the corner.
WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including concerts (by Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Lower Dens, the Hairs, and Kenny Loggins) and films such as The Godfather Part II, Annie Hall, and Choose Me. Plus: Pretend you’re a bull.
FROM ARAD TO TRIBECA
Lior Schapiro talks about how life here is different than in Israel, where he grew up: “I did my military service in Gaza. Central Park at night is nothing.” It’s the fifth Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.
YOUR WEEKLY SALES REPORT
Eleven apartment sales were reported in the past seven days, from $97,500 (!) to $4.1 million.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 6/23: New businesses—an espresso bar/pastry shop and a fitness facility. Plus: CB1 to discuss school rezoning; Tribeca Cinemas’ lobby to get a revamp.
••• 6/24: “Project Runway.” Plus: A burgeoning gallery district; John Hiatt playing City Winery; kids’ clothing sale.
••• Congratulations to J Allen for correctly IDing last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll be playing again Friday at 8 a.m.
PHOTO SAFARI: PUSHING BUTTONS
The usual mix of silly signage, offensive graffiti, and rallying politicians. Bonus: a celebrity!