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    First Look: 14 White

    Plans were revealed last night for the seven-story building, sheathed in a bronze rainscreen, proposed for the northwest corner of Sixth Avenue and White Street. / 5 comments

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ And the winner is... KLG! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment

    Seen & Heard: Harrison Has Left Whole Foods Tribeca

    Plus: Signage on "Burlesque" building on Church Street; Tribeca Meet & Greet is on Monday; girls' mentoring program moving in on Lafayette; big buildings on the horizon. / 1 comment

    In the News: The Ear Inn Is 200 Years Old

    Plus: More info on DanceBody's forthcoming Warren Street studio; a visit to the Municipal Archives; 70 Vestry penthouse; engagement ring allegedly stolen from the Ritz-Carlton; the Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee Lounge.

    Seen & Heard: Roc’s Farewell Note

    Plus: An interactive 3-D map of downtown development; Allan & Suzi's vintage store is closing; Ataulfo mangoes are back; "Power" shoot again. / 3 comments

    Huge Residential Conversion on Church Street

    That'll make for three construction projects in a three-block span (four in four blocks, if 56 Leonard keeps taking its sweet time). / 16 comments

    Newsletter: Mar. 2

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    In the News: Danny Meyer Rooftop Restaurant Confirmed

    Plus: J. Crew's Mickey Drexler chops loft price by $15 million; Jacques Torres opening a chocolate museum at his store; graphic designer Rodrigo Corral; Tamarind's no-kids-under-eight policy; school tax proposed on real estate developments.

    Seen & Heard: New York Vintners Is Opening an “Indoor Farm”

    Plus: World Trade Center mall restrooms; the other Oculus plaza looks ready; dates for the Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; baby-and-me Pilates; Australian tea company opening Broadway store. / 4 comments

    In the News: Jeweler’s Death Ruled Homicide

    Plus: Gwyneth Paltrow price-chopped her loft (and added photos to the listing); the grand banking hall at 49 Chambers; Community Board 1 is reorganizing its committees; FiDi Indian restaurants; bridges said to be structurally deficient.

    Roc’s Replacement

    Also on Community Board 1's March agendas: Reversing the direction of Jay Street; new building on White Street; new bar atop 100 Church?; too many street-fair permits; FiDi bike lanes; Citi construction; Five Boro Bike Tour; Warren Street Dog Run; much more. / 2 comments

    Seen & Heard: Nobu’s Final Night in Tribeca

    Plus: Community Board 2 is planning a meeting about the Holland Tunnel traffic mess; digging at 100 Franklin; another poke restaurant; new building on Fulton; "Law & Order: SVU"; travel agent recommendation. / 8 comments