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In the News: Anti–Asphalt Green Rally
Plus: Chambers Street hotel (or condo) sold and back on track; Trinity Church cancels its Halloween festivities; bakery closed; another 7-Eleven; cheesesteaks in FiDi. / 11 comments
Another Parking Garage Is Biting the Dust
That's the rumor, anyway. And since the site falls just outside the Tribeca West Historic District, the Landmarks Preservation Commission won't have any say over it.
New Kid on the Block: Roberta Roller Rabbit
"Roberta Freymann changes with the seasons," says Sabrina Simpson, manager of the new two-brand store that opened last weekend on Duane. "But with Roberta Roller Rabbit, we feel you should be on vacation year round."
In the News: Strauss-Kahn Rental Finally Sells
Plus: Sushi of Gari Tribeca; Espasso branches out; Cuomo aide.
Seen & Heard: Pumpkinfest
Plus: Celebrity dog appearance; upcoming literary salon; Foley Square food festival; photos of Asphalt Green Battery Park City. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Westville Hudson
Westville Hudson—the fourth restaurant in the Westville mini-chain—opens tonight for dinner, with or without its liquor license (due at any moment). But the delivery zone ends at N. Moore and W. Broadway. Take a look around.... / 3 comments
The Makeover of Hudson Square
Some thoughts (and renderings) about the plans to make the streetscapes around the Holland Tunnel entrance greener and more pedestrian-friendly. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Oct. 15
56 Leonard • White & Church Mystery • Introducing Tribeca Trust • Terra Wine Bar • Tribeca Grand's New Bar • Worth Street Reconstruction • More
In the News: Seaport Signage
Plus: Real-estate envy; World Trade Center antenna "hostage"; Flea review.
Seen & Heard: White & Church Is Open
...as "more of a bar." Plus: Meeting to discuss Asphalt Green stonewalling; fire on Church Street; Sweet Lily closing for renovations; a "Macbeth" for Halloween.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were “recorded” by the city in the past seven days (ending 10/13/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
Seen & Heard: Seaport Update
New gallery, restaurant name change, salon closed. Plus: Save at Barry's Bootcamp; CD sale dates; new Chinatown hotel. Update: Sunny One Chinese restaurant only temporarily closed.