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In the News: Fire at the Weinstein Company
Plus: 100 Franklin moving forward; possible rethink of Spruce Street School; new FiDi beer hall; Il Mulino steakhouse; washing the Gehry building's windows; Southbridge Towers yard sale. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Hudson Street Sidewalk Plaza Is Finished
Plus: 1 World Trade Center strobe; 56 Leonard status; Dylan Prime clambake; Telepan Local artwork; Enterprise's lame marketing; Kazumi Yoshida exhibit. / 3 comments
First Impressions: Umami Burger
The fries really deliver at Umami Burger, but I couldn't bring myself to have a burger. So how are they? / 8 comments
Summer Programs at Reade Street Prep: Enroll Today!
Reade Street Prep is excited to offer three weekly summer programs. We teach developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
In the News: Tribeca Husband Accused of Sham Marriage
Plus: Buildings with gardens that are off-limits to everyone (even owners); this year's River to River Festival; the widow of writer Michael Hastings; fashion designer Lela Rose. (Note: Headline doesn't refer to this pic.) / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Clocktower Bells Silenced
Plus: Depressing news about the Chambers reconstruction; peony sale this evening; Chinese food at Brookfield Place; "late-night" oyster deal; sanitation garage; the Reade Chambers. / 6 comments
Here’s Why Tribeca Spa of Tranquility Was Raided
Owner Gary Latawiec has been arrested, with bail set at $1 million.
Newsletter: June 16
101 Murray Renderings • Pastis • First Impressions: Mighty Quinn's and Little Muenster • New Kid on the Block: Exceed Physical Culture • Crunch • Cafeteria Tribeca • More
Seen & Heard: The Final Restaurant at Hudson Eats Is…
Plus: The opening of Haus nightclub; swing dance event this week; Governors Island kayaking; Transformers class for kids; Arcade Bakery quiche; school rummage sale; Pace dorm rising fast. / 5 comments
Crunch Is Considering Two Spaces in Tribeca
The gym will be downstairs at 66 Leonard or in the Eastern Athletic space at 80 Leonard (because that gym appears closed). / 3 comments
In the News: More on 101 Tribeca
Plus: Retractable skylight leading to rooftop meadowscape; Canal Street resurgence; Brushstroke raises sushi bar price; Fulton development downscales; fireworks tonight. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New Broadway Tenant
Plus: Get an early look at Grand Banks boat bar; proposed Leonard storefront redesign; "Magical Moments of Ballet!"; Terra uncovered and looking good.