Tribeca writer Karl Taro Greenfeld's first novel, "Triburbia," comes out on Tuesday. As a teaser to the interview with him that I'll post later today, here's a provocative little excerpt. Plus: I have three signed copes to give away. (Update: The books have been won. Go buy a copy.) / 9 comments
Plus: A local girl goes viral on YouTube; Asphalt Green Battery Park City; update on the new restaurant at W. Broadway and White; Westville Hudson; who's inside the storefront at 142 Duane. / 1 comment
Seriously. It's called "Guys With Kids." Jimmy Fallon is among the producers, and it debuts on NBC this fall. / 6 comments
Plus: An addition for 1 White?; another Wolfgang's; Takahachi's Save Japan fund; Tribeca Meet & Greet; kidswear sample sale; R. Kelly and Cyndi Lauper; affordable art fair.
The Drama League is doubling its space by moving to 32 Sixth Ave.—to the northeast corner of the building, at Church and Lispenard, to be exact. The debut of the Drama League Theater Center should be near the end of the year. / 3 comments
Plus: 5 Franklin Place unstalled; Battery Park City Library closes to redo the balcony; JPMorgan Chase to keep plaza closed for a long time; lobster-roll joint closes.
But how come no cobblestones? Plus: "Old Jews Telling Jokes"; Peter Bogdonavich; 77 Reade storefront; the new Arman building; aji amarillo. / 17 comments
Plus: Rebranding 75 Park Place (and making it big-box friendly); Tom Cruise; local filmmaker Joseph Sguera; hotelier looking in Tribeca.
Plus: New house-call service; tapas restaurant on the way?; theater geek nirvana; Blue Spoon expands starting Monday; "Very Good Girls"; Cristina Dos Santos is moving; Fulton supermarket; poetry talk and walk. / 5 comments
Plus: Photos of Tribeca nannies and their wards; dog care as real-estate amenity; fancy rooftop gardens; Bread expanding.
Plus: John Ashbery and George Clinton together at last, sort of; nail salon opens; sandwiches. / 1 comment
A flock of artists descended on Duane Park today. See the neighborhood through their eyes.... / 2 comments
Not to mention tacit or active approval of the incredibly gross gutter racism the campaign engaged in. Cuomo has no... — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
So disappointing to see Tribeca lean towards Cuomo. Guess majority of our neighbors love themselves and their pocketbooks, vs wanting... — MME / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Visitors who were here for the marathon? No idea! — malcolm / Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion starts in two weeks
Will another gym be opening in a different location? — Charmaine / Mayweather Boxing + Fitness will close at the end of the month
Bubby's line is likely due to the marathon. A lot of runners will stay and enjoy NYC post-race as they... — Jake M / Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion starts in two weeks
Little consolation, but at least the majority of our neighbors are rational human beings who love America, democracy and capitalism.... — Mr T / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Did something recently change at Bubby's? Did they recently make some list? I don't recall seeing big lines on weekday... — Randy / Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion starts in two weeks