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Newsletter: Sept. 17
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In the News: Inside the Hermès Parfumerie
Plus: The New York Times visits the Spring Street Salt Shed; design presented for combining two public plazas into one pretty park.
Tribeca Is Getting Another Swedish Children’s Store
Last month, a reader discovered that the former Gill & Lagodich space on Reade would be another children's clothing store. Now we know which one....
Seen & Heard: Gourmet Garage Opens Friday
Plus: Washington Market Park's Halloween parade; when are business owners handing out candy?; Khe-Yo chef cooking at the Greenmarket; Estela's sister restaurant; Hudson apartment building update; the DogPound gym.
In the News: The Jersey City Skyline Could Get a 95-Story Tower
Plus: Sheldon Silver accused of fighting methadone clinic out of self-interest; another New York Ranger buys in Tribeca; thefts at Starbucks and Pick A Bagel; carjacked cab crashed in FiDi.
Loft Tour Preview #1: Duane Street Penthouse
The media got a sneak peek of this year's Inside Tribeca Loft Tour (Oct. 18). It didn't come as a shock that the owner of this loft likes to throw parties—the bi-level roof deck has a pool and an elevated VIP area (at least that's how I'd use it). / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Doodads on 60 Vestry?
"Any idea what's going on with 60 Vestry? There are orange doodads sticking out of the brick and the sidewalk is closed." —J. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Security Lockdown for Papal Visit
Plus: An attempt to deal with traffic congestion; F-18 flyover today; more Shake Shack signage; kids' sidewalk chalk contest; sample sale at Colony; Lot 77 appears to be turning into more of a bar; fashion show prep. / 2 comments
Sixteen Ways of Looking at 56 Leonard
If you think 56 Leonard is utterly without merit, skip this post. But if you think it's finally once again getting interesting, you may enjoy this.... The Jenga-ness is more visible from farther away, so I walked around the building today, snapping photos as the shape changed. / 9 comments
In the News: FiDi French Fry Fracas
Plus: New design for 1 Wall Street addition; a Tribeca fashion designer's recommendations; Fulton Street landmark said to be at risk; interactive theater rave; Century 21 mural provokes ire; men's fashion shoot here; Seaport trademark fight.
Post Poem Praise
A new book celebrates the "painted words" of beloved Tribeca artist Robert Janz. Pick up a copy of "Post No Bills Poems" at the launch party on September 21 at Carini Lang. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Sixth Avenue Hodgepodge
Plus: More on the windows planned for the Emigrant Savings Industrial Bank signage; prominent rooftop addition on Church; Washington Market Park gazebo reservations; shoot permits for "The Affair" and "Billions." / 3 comments