There's something fun and musical and interactive in Battery Park. And that's all I'm going to say for now. / 2 comments
In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham's work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood's shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. / 2 comments
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.
It evidently was an art project- I wish that I had seen it!!! — Merle Temkin / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
It IS sort of weird, but remember that drone shows are often constructed so you can only make out the... — J / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren