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Newsletter: June 27
Firehouse saved • New Kid on the Block: Space B • 250 West • Espresso bar • Fitness facility • Lior Schapiro • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • "Project Runway" • Much more
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.
In the News: Firehouse Saved
Or close to it, anyway. Plus: "Disappearing" artist at the World Trade Center; redefining a block of Tribeca. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Space B
"I'm not anti conceptual art, but it also 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."
Your Weekly Sales Report
Eleven sales were reported in the past week, from $97,500 (!) to $4.1 million.
Seen & Heard: “Project Runway”
Plus: A burgeoning gallery district; John Hiatt playing City Winery; kids' clothing sale.
In the News: 250 West
More on the condo conversion. Plus: Missing Tribecan; 177 Franklin for sale; library cuts; Independence Plaza financing; angry parents; 90 Franklin sale.
Photo Safari: Pushing Buttons
The usual mix of silly signage, offensive graffiti, and rallying politicians. Bonus: a celebrity!
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. [Update: We have a winner!] / 2 comments
12 Tweets of Tribeca
Welcome to TweeBeCa (but please use the service entrance around the corner). / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 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 comments
In the News: New 3WTC Design
Plus: Pick-A-Bagel temporarily closed; 88 Leonard sold; Brooklyn Bridge jackhammering; pizza truck; new steakhouse from the Five Guys guys; should Cedar Street be reversed? UPDATE: Added info on $22.5M townhouse. / 2 comments