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    In the News: Super Linda Is Back On

    Plus: 9/11 worker bill passes; Pace student killed; Stay at Home Dad; literary Manhattan; Joe Pesci; Architecture & Design Film Festival

    New Park51 Renderings

    Park51 just posted three news renderings by Soma Architects. Pretty foxy, no? / 1 comment

    In the News: Isn’t It Rich?

    Tribeca makes a most-expensive list. Plus: Thefts at the Hallmark retirement home; more on the medical center at 200 Chambers; a run-in at Kings Pharmacy; and a mural by Shepard Fairey and CityKids.

    Seen & Heard: 57 Reade Progress

    Plus: Belly dancing deal; classes in pole dancing and Italian; Scotch tasting; sample sale; burlesque; and a kids' theater discount.

    Sheraton Unveiled

    Look what we have here: The big brown Sheraton Tribeca, unveiled....

    New Kid on the Block: RH Gallery

    The gallery will show artists from all around the world who might be well-known in their countries but who haven't been exhibited much here. "There will be a real respect for craftsmanship," says director Rebecca Heidenberg.

    My Meeting with the Mayor

    We chatted about Bermuda and our golf games—not. / 1 comment

    Last Chance to Win Dinner and Dance

    Tango Trivia #4: Answer this question correctly and you'll be entered to win dinner at Industria Argentina and tickets to Argentine dance at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. / 7 comments

    In the News: Pelea

    Coming soon to the former Bar Artisanal space. Plus: Pier 25 details; Duane Park (restaurant) burlesque.

    Loft Tour Preview #3: Architectural Splendor

    Time for the third and final preview of the Friends of Duane Park’s annual loft tour, to be held Oct. 17. Only 400 tickets are sold, so buy yours now! You'll see 10 amazing spaces for just $50.

    Seen & Heard: Iron Chef

    Plus: Sample sale/trunk show; fast-food restaurant closes; ghost tour deal; Meet & Greet details; two books that mention the area.

    Newsletter: Sept. 27

    The links in the emailed version of the newsletter went buggy for some reason, but they should work if you read it here.